HT Hardness Measurements

The best way to mobile hardness testing SONODUR 3 provides two different technological standards for hardness testing: Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method and Leeb method. In addition, the device is very user-friendly and is designed for daily use in harsh environments. The mobile, high-tech multifunctional device is used for quality control of semi-finished products or during the production process. Another area of application is rapid hardness testing of metallic materials after heat or surface treatment. The system is also ideal for hardness testing in hard-to-reach areas and for mobile weld inspection in confined spaces. A pre-installed library for multi-material measurements (e.g., steel, aluminum, copper) and simple adjustment on almost all coarse-grained or heterogeneous materials (e.g., cast iron) round out the SONODUR 3’s application areas.

Portability:

UCI hardness testers are typically portable, allowing measurements in a variety of locations and in hard-to-reach areas.

Ability to measure thin materials:

The UCI method is suitable for measuring the hardness of thin materials, such as sheet metal, coatings, and in heat-affected zones of welds.

Non-destructive nature of measurement:

The UCI method is a non-destructive measurement method, which means it does not damage the material under test.

Fast measurement:

Measurement by the UCI method is relatively fast, allowing a large number of measurements to be made in a short period of time.

Application of the UCI method:

Quality control:

The UCI method is often used for quality control in manufacturing, including aerospace, automotive, metallurgy.

Materials science testing:

Enables testing of materials under various conditions and allows evaluation of their hardness properties.

Weld evaluation:

The UCI method is used in evaluating the hardness of welds and heat affected zones.

Hardness testing in hard-to-reach areas:

Thanks to its design, UCI hardness testers enable hardness measurement in areas that are difficult to access by other methods.