Tukon 2100

Microindentation/ Vickers Hardness Tester

Tukon 2100

The Instrument for Determining Vickers and Knoop Hardness

Tukon 2100: Precision. Consistency. Flexibility.
State-of-the-art sensors and closed-loop control technology combine to make the Tukon 2100 the most precise, consistent and accurate instrument for hardness testing. Unlike traditional microhardness testers which use dead weights and dashpots to apply indentation loads, the Tukon 2100 is built around precision force sensors and electromechanical drive systems to produce the most repeatable, error-free, and accurate test results. The Tukon 2100 is an instrument that you can depend on day after day. Youll get results you can trust and significant improvements in throughput and productivity.

Freedom to Perform: Configure Your Instrument and Test

The Tukon 2100 offers new freedom and flexibility to microhardness testing by letting you configure your system to meet your specific testing needs. Choose the force sensor and optics that best fit your application, and mount them on the Tukons unique 5-station turret. Choose from a variety of accessories for microhardness testing, designed with decades of Instron, and Wilson Instruments knowledge and experience. Get ready to experience the unparalleled flexibility of testing with the Tukon 2100's virtually unlimited combinations of precision, test force, loading rate, dwell time, and unloading rate. With this machine, your research and quality control testing will reach new levels of productivity and confidence.
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/ Tukon 2100 with optional x-y stage and universal clamp and levering device

The Tukon 2100: A Standard of Excellence

Historically, Wilson Instruments' Tukon 2100 microhardness testers have been the standard to which all other dead weight testers are compared. The new Tukon 2100 will continue to set the same standard of excellence to which modern hardness testing instruments will be compared.

/ The unique 5-station turret allows users to mount one or two load cells with indenters and up to three or four objectives for maximum testing flexibility and throughput.

Closed-Loop Control: Dimensions in Accuracy and Repeatability

Traditional microhardness machines use a series of stacked dead weights to apply the indentation load to the surface of the sample. A series of levers and knobs allows you to pick from a limited number of weights, and a dashpot, or cam, determines how fast the weight contacts the sample once the weight is released. Despite a number of potential errors, this type of testing has been used for decades. With the Tukon 2100, those potential errors are all but eliminated.

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Superior Test Control

The traditional hardness testing systems described above are "open-loop" design. They lack the ability to measure and ensure that the proper loading conditions have been achieved. The Tukon 2100 uses "closed-loop" control technology to measure and control the force applied to the sample. The result is improved accuracy, and dramatically improved flexibility. Now there is a virtually unlimited selection of test loads and loading/ unloading rates for virtually any test condition imaginable.

Superior Repeatability
Accurate results depend on the ability to produce consistent, repeatable test conditions. The Tukon 2100 is in a class by itself in this category by virtue of the control it has over loading rate, dwell time, and unloading rate.

Superior Productivity
Since the application and removal of the test loads are fully automatic, repeatability is improved, testing time is reduced, and throughput is increased. Costly and time consuming rework is eliminated.

Superior Accuracy
One of the many sources of inaccurate results is the improper application of the indenter load. Traditional systems have mechanical components that can wear over time, resulting in overshoot and higher than expected loads. The result is potentially, inaccurate hardness readings. The control system in the Tukon 2100 virtually eliminates overshoot through sophisticated algorithms that detect contact with the surface and anticipate the maximum desired test load.

Available Features and Benefits

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Closed-loop control - superior accuracy and repeatability Virtually unlimited testing conditions - superior flexibility 5-station turret - configure the system to meet your needs Precision manual and automatic x-y stages - exact placement of indentations 2 force ranges (10 gf - 1 kgf, 300 gf - 30 kgf) - covers the bulk of testing needs Less set-up time than traditional testers - more testing time Automatic test cycle - more consistent test conditions and results User-adjustable load application time: 0.1 to 99 seconds User-adjustable dwell times: 0.1 to 99 seconds Overload protection - virtually eliminates load cell and indenter damage R2-232 serial port - send results directly to the printer I/O port - allows use of external devices such as alarms, robots, or switches Optional automatic turret - for ease of use and productivity Optional AutoTest Assistant - for improved productivity Complies with ASTM E384, E92 and ISO 6507 Backed by 2-year warranty and the worlds largest factory service organization
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The Tukon 2100 in Action

Accessories
The Tukon 2100 tester is ideal for quality assurance, quality control, research and development and metallurgical departments. It can be used to monitor hardness during development, fabrication, heat treatment and the performance analysis of a variety of products and components. The Tukon 2100 with a precision x-y stage makes it possible to locate indentations accurately. The Vickers indenter, allows crystals as small as 7 may be tested, while with the Knoop indenter, allows crystals less than 20 long may be tested. Ferrous and non-ferrous coatings, sheet, foil and fine drawn wire can be tested for through hardness and surface hardness variations due to fabrication. Induction, carburized, nitrided and cyanided case hardness can be tested, as well as electroplated, galvanized and plasma sprayed surfaces. The most common test done with a microindentation tester is for the determination of case depth on carburized parts. A Tukon 2100 with the fully automated AutoTest Assistant Premium option can determine case depth automatically without operator measurement of the indent size. Other applications including hardness testing of welded sections, small precision parts such as screw machine products, stampings and metal bearings, tiny watch gears, ends of balance staff pivots, hair-springs, pellets of pen points, hypodermic needles and electrical connectors, PC board terminals, screws and other fastening and retaining devices can also be tested for microhardness using the Tukon 2100. Wilson Instruments offers a wide variety of standard and custom mounting fixtures to suit your testing needs. A few of these accessory fixtures are shown.
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Universal Clamp and Leveling Device Used to hold mounted-type samples and other similar samples

Turntable Vise Used to clamp wide variety of samples in test position

V-Testing Cradle Recommended for holding small cylindrical pieces

X-Y Stage Precision ball bearing design for accurate test location

Test Blocks Used to check the accuracy of the Tukon 2100, these blocks are calibrated at the InstronWilson Standards Laboratory and help ensure the validity of your tests

Vickers and Knoop Indenters Certified for accuracy at the Instron-Wilson standards laboratory

What is Microindentation Testing?

Vickers Scale
Microindentation is used on test specimens with a thickness or area that is insufficient to accommodate the larger indentations of other test scales and typically uses 10 gf to 30 kgf forces and small pointed diamond indenters. Test specimens must be well finished and free of imperfections to allow the hardness values to be determined by optical measurements with a high powered microscope. The Vickers hardness is calculated by dividing the applied force by the surface area of the indentation. A table allows calculation of the Vickers number once the diagonals of the indentation have been measured. A Vickers indenter is a diamond, ground to a squarebased pyramid with a 136 angle between faces and leaves a square indentation with an diagonal length that is about 7 times the depth of the indentation. The micro Vickers test force range (10 gf to 1 kgf) is used for applications similar to the Knoop method. The macro Vickers test force range (above 1 kgf) is generally used for larger specimens that could also be tested using Rockwell or Brinell testers.

Knoop Scale
The Knoop hardness is calculated by dividing the applied force by the projected area of the indentation. A Knoop indenter is a diamond, ground to a elongated pyramidal form and produces an elongated indentation, with approximately a 7:1 ratio between the long and short diagonals, and a 30:1 ratio between the length and depth of the indentation. The 172 30' longitudinal angle and 130 0' transverse angle of the pyramid shaped Knoop indenter allows accurate measurement of small force indentations. A table provides the Knoop hardness value once the length of the indentation has been measured. The Knoop indenter, is extremely useful in testing hard, brittle material like glass and coatings. Knoop testing uses 10 gf to 1 kgf test forces.

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Icon keys for printing and statistics.

Three Versions Available

If you are looking for a way to lower your testing costs while maintaining strict compliance with ASTM standards, the AutoTest Assistant PC options could be just what you need. The AutoTest Assistant series is a full range of PC-based options that can reduce your microindentation testing costs. Beginning with an easy-to-use video measuring option and progressing to a fully automatic system, the AutoTest Assistant series offers unmatched flexibility and features. 1. AutoTest Assistant Basic I PC-based video indent measuring system I Manual measurements I Automatic measurements using image analysis 2. AutoTest Assistant Plus I All features included in AutoTest Assistant Basic I Fully automatic motorized stage with a variety of software tools to automate your time-consuming repetitive testing routines 3. AutoTest Assistant Premium I All features included in AutoTest Assistant Basic I Premium with the addition of an automatic turret to allow operator-free testing and measurements

Tukon 2100 shown with the AutoTest Assistant Premium option

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Auto-focus Automatic indent measuring capabilities using image analysis-standard I High resolution video camera

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The MicroRockwell Tester

An Alternative to the Tukon 2100
The MicroRockwell hardness tester is a hybrid instrument that combines typical microhardness test loads and a depth measurement system to perform high speed direct reading microhardness tests. The MicroRockwell hardness tester is faster and easier to use than microhardness testers, because it eliminates the need to visually measure the microindentation. It can test thin metals and it can do a large number of tests on a smaller surface area. It is unmatched for high-speed applications like the production testing of razor blades, surgical instruments, bearings and parts and other small or thin components.

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High-speed 15 seconds per test Fully automatic testing cycle No optical measurements Rockwell depth measurement Test results converted to Vickers, Knoop or Rockwell 500 gf and 1000 gf test forces Truncated Vickers indenter Closed-loop test force system Available with the AutoTest Assistant Plus automation option

MicroRockwell are testers with optional equipment

Do you perform multiple tests on similar parts? Is reducing the testing time important to you? Do you want to eliminate operator measurement errors? Are you testing where the indent can not be measured optically?

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Specifications
GENERAL Test force ranges 10 gf to 1000 gf and/ or 300 gf to 30 kgf Test force selection Automatic Test force accuracy 1.5%<200 gf 1%>200 gf Loading mechanism Motorized closed-loop automatic loading and unloading Loading speed Variable, user defined Dwell time Variable 0.1 to 99 sec. Vertical capacity 101 mm (4.0 in) Throat depth 165 mm ( 6.5 in) Jog speed 500 mm per min Turret 5 position, 288 rotating mounting available for 1 indenter and 4 objectives or for 2 indenters and 3 objectives Operating temperature range 10 C to 38 C (50 F to 100 F) Humidity 10% to 90% non condensing Power requirements 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC 50/ 60 cycle single phase 370 Watts Fuse 3 amp slow blow Height, width, depth 952 mm (37.5 in), 554 mm (21.8 in) 597 mm (23.5 in) Weight 68 kg (150 lbs) Standards ASTM E384, E92, ISO 6507 USER INTERFACE Result display Length of diagonal, hardness, converted value and test force N, Kgf. Result display resolution 0.1HK or HV Test control panel Turret position indicators and indicator lamps. Start test, stop test, jog, fine focus and light intensity MEASURING MICROSCOPE Min. graduation 0.03 mm @ 50X Eyepiece Dual line filar eyepiece with 10X magnification Measuring objectives available 4X 10X 20X 40X 50X 60X Total magnification available 40X 100X 200X 400X 500X 600X Optical functions Adjustable aperture and field diaphragms polarizing filter Light source 12 volt 30 watt Halogen Light filter Green, blue, grey and polarize SAMPLE MOUNTING Stage (optional) Manual precision x-y ball bearing stage, light or heavy load Stage dimensions 90 mm x 90 mm (3.5 in x 3.5 in) Movement 25.4 mm (1 in) each axis Movement graduation 0.025 mm (0.001in) DATA ANALYSIS Memory 1000 test results Data output Adjustable Bi-directional RS-232C,I\O Port TTL Hardness conversion Per ASTM E140, ASTM A370, DIN 50150 Statistics Total tests, highest hardness, lowest hardness, range, standard deviation, average

Many other options are available, from computer automated systems to standard specimen fixtures. Please call for more information 800-695-4273.
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Tukon 2100 Dimensions

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