Micro-Vickers hardness tester
AFFRI

The MICROTESTER works with a method similar to the classic unified Rockwell Iaboratory hardness testers, so it is fully certifiable in accordance with EN-ISO 10109 and ASTM B724 standards on request.
The force on the diamond point is electronically controlled by an electronic load micro-cell directly inserted in the indenter (AFFRI® Patent).
The displacement detector includes the diamond and its support guide and it assures an absolute measurements with no interference due to movements, flexions and vibrations.
lt is possible to measure in an absolutely accurate way thin layers such as metal sheets, chrome plating only few hundredths of mm thick, very small pieces, nitrided layers and it is possible to measure with ease very large structures such as steel castings and moulds. It does not work using rebound, but with a real measurement of the indentation of the material. It is handy, light and very easy to use.