Table of Contents Wilson VH3100 & VH3300 Overview ......3 DiaMet™ Software Overview ........15 Excellence in Hardness Testing ........5 DiaMet™ Software Features ........18 Customize for your Application ........6 System Configuration Guide ........20 Accessories ..............10 Specifications ..............
Load range is important as proper load range and scale is crucial loadcells and indenters resulting in a load range of 10gf to 50kgf. to accurate testing. The Wilson VH3100 tester can accommodate This range can be achieved by selecting the low 10N and high one loadcell and one indenter combination.
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® Excellence in Hardness Testing Wilson Instruments The trend towards tighter manufacturing The global expertise of Buehler is tolerances and more advanced heat strong as it now includes more than a treatment processes for the aerospace, century of experience from companies...
Buehler provides the solution in the Wilson VH3100 and VH3300. Tailor the single indenter Wilson VH3100 configuration to fit the 24/7 demands to guard your internal processes and end up with a lean and dedicated hardness tester. Need to expect the unexpected? Or simplily have a wide range of customer demands to satisfy? Then the six position turret of the Wilson VH3300 offers you the flexibility to cover the complete Vickers and/or Knoop range with only a few mouse clicks.
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Snap-grip precision “in-line” load application loop system to compensate for. These on the Wilson VH3100 as each indenter mechanics. With all critical parts on occurances would result inaccurate is prealigned in its own snap-grip holder.
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ISO and ASTM standards. VH3100: Option √ 2 positions + 5 Zoom Steps per position VH3300: Option √ 3 positions*+ 5 Zoom Steps per position Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
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Various applications require various Save time and improve efficiency with one of the high speed, motorized XY-stages. frame sizes. The Wilson VH3100 is Available in large or extra-large with travel distances of 7.1x7.1in [180x180mm] or available in a compact model, taking up 11.8x7.1in [300x180mm] respectively, these stages enable automated sequencing...
A wide range of supports are available, whether testing mounted samples, tapered and ISO, we manufacture test blocks pieces, small diameter parts, wires or sheet metal. Refer to the Buehler Product in-house to ensure the highest quality Catalogue to select the appropriate support for the application.
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The Wilson VH3100 was designed ® Built in a facility with an accredited ISO Buehler is a worldwide leader in with ease of maintenance in mind. 17025 calibration laboratory, the Wilson materials preparation and analysis. As This has resulted in a plug and play...
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Wilson VH3100 & VH3300 ® Automatic Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testers 150* 10gf 50kgf INDENTS PER HOUR LOWEST LOAD HIGHEST LOAD POSITION TURRET LOAD STEPS MAGNIFICATION STEPS * 10s dwell time, depending on load & specimen...
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Verify the readings in graph and grid and remeasure measure them automatically, with use of the or re-indent where applicable. Export results to PDF, standard* automatic focus, automatic illumination printer or Excel ® and automatic measurement functions. * On fully automatic configurations. Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
Automation Speed Safety Often a high level of automation comes Developed by the same team, the Collision Detection System with a high level of complexity both Wilson VH3000 series testers and prevents indenter or objective damage in setup and in operation. Breaking DiaMet software...
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Diamet. Selecting a program brings the user directly to the measurement screen, with all the predetermined parameters set and immediately ready to make indents. QuickTest programs can be password protected to prevent unauthorized use or changes. Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
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Easy Handling Macro View / Navigation Map Graphical Pattern Editor Pattern Image Overlay The DiaMet pattern editor allows the Using the Macro view function, it’s DiaMet shows the operator where the ™ user to create any number of patterns possible to create a composite image of indents will be made, even before the with a large number of variables.
With the flexibility offered by DiaMet one can configure the dual monitor according to personal preference. Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
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Configure your personal layout, accessing as many measurement aids on the screen as needed. Filar lines can be colored to achieve the best contrast to your specimen, a ruler can be added to provide reference during navigation and positioning, and you can pop up the magnifier glass to help manually position the filar lines.
• 180 x 180mm • 300 x 180mm W3100C02 W3100C03 W3200C02 W3200C03 Vertical Test Capacity Height 125mm - W3100-D01 Height 105mm - W3200D01 Height 170mm - W3100-D02 Height 155mm - W3200D02 Height 215mm - W3100-D03 Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
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System Configurations (Continued) Wilson VH3100 Wilson VH3300 Overview Camera • Separate overview camera • Turret integrated overview • Includes Scan & Stitch function in • Includes Scan & Stitch the DiaMet software function in the DiaMet software W3110F01 W3200F01 Load Cell...
Standard Compliance ASTM E384, E92; ISO 6507, 9385, 4545 Magnification Range 30X - 2000X with digital zooming Overview Camera (optional) 0.5 x 0.5in [13 x 13mm] 0.25 x 0.25in [6 x 6 mm] Light Source Visit www.buehler.com for more information...
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To ensure all verification measurements are performed as required (e.g. at a specific time, after scale change, after indenter change etc.) , Buehler developed a special software module within the DiaMet hardness software. The verification program will prompt operators to perform indirect verification tests as required. This way, full traceability is guaranteed and is clearly exhibited during...