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- Page 1 Duramin Software Duramin-40 - Duramin-100 Duramin-170 - Duramin-600 Duramin-650 Instruction Manual Original Instructions Doc. no.: 16607026-01_A_en Date of release: 2021.03.26...
- Page 2 Copyright The contents of this manual are the property of Struers ApS. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers ApS is not allowed. All rights reserved. © Struers ApS 2021.07.28. Duramin Software...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 About this manual 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 2.2 Safety in the software 2.2.1 Duramin Software safety precautions 3 Getting started 3.1 Description 3.2 Network connection 3.3 Operating system 3.4 Adding software modules 4 Setting up the software the first time 4.1 Starting and exiting the software 4.2 Navigating the software 4.2.1 The Top menu... - Page 4 5.7 Archives 5.8 Test patterns 5.8.1 General pattern settings 5.8.2 Common settings 5.9 Adjusting light and contrast 5.10 Autofocus 6 Testing 6.1 Performing simple tests 6.2 CHD (Case Hardening Depth) tests 6.2.1 Performing the test 6.2.2 Viewing the results 6.2.3 Reporting test results 6.3 Welding tests 6.3.1 Performing the test 6.3.2 Viewing the results...
- Page 5 7.3.1 Report templates 7.4 Exporting test results 8 Maintenance and service 8.1 Regular testing 8.2 Calibration 9 Troubleshooting - Duramin Software 9.1 Troubleshooting - Duramin Software 9.2 Messages and errors 9.3 Contacting Struers Service 9.4 Software updates 10 Manufacturer Duramin Software...
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Page 6: About This Manual
The software can change due to continuous development. We reserve the right to make any necessary modifications in the software without prior notice. For a more advanced use of the software, visit the Struers' YouTube channel: Struers' YouTube channel, or contact your local Struers application representative. -
Page 7: Safety In The Software
2 Safety Safety in the software When you press the emergency stop Note Do not use the emergency stop for operational stop of the machine during normal operation. • In case of an emergency, press the emergency stop. See the Instruction Manual for the machine you are using. When you press the emergency stop, it is detected by the machine. -
Page 8: Getting Started
16. Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning it. Failure to do so can result in electric shock. 17. Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the instruction manual supplied with the equipment. -
Page 9: Network Connection
To share results and reports, you can connect the hardness tester to a network. Duramin supports both wired and wireless network connections. If you require network access for results and reports, Struers recommends that you map the Saved Measurements folder or the entire D: drive to the network. - Page 10 3 Getting started Available software modules The following software modules are available. Depending on the type or model of the hardness tester, some of these modules are installed by default. Contact your Struers representative for further information. Item no. Name...
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Page 11: Setting Up The Software The First Time
4 Setting up the software the first time Item no. Name Description 06703019 Force/Depth/Time Module for showing the force/depth/time diagram for an Diagram indentation (only for testers with Rockwell capabilities). 06703021 Tap screw meas. Module for fully automatic testing according to ISO 2702 for (ISO2702) screw thread measurement of (de)-carbonized parts. -
Page 12: Navigating The Software
4 Setting up the software the first time Switching off the machine Exit the software. To shut down the PC, click the Shut down icon on the Windows task bar, or select Shut down from the Windows Start menu. Wait for the PC to power off. When the PC is powered off, No Signal is shown on the display. -
Page 13: Test Method
4 Setting up the software the first time 4.2.2 Test method Function Description Method selection Select the desired method, scale and load for the test. Automatic/Manual Select automatic or manual testing. Results Show test results. Jobs Show a list of jobs. See Jobs ►24 4.2.3 The main view area... -
Page 14: Diagram
4 Setting up the software the first time 4.2.5 Diagram The diagram area shows a visual representation of the test results. You can select from a series of predefined diagrams: – Hardness diagram – Case depth diagram – Jominy diagram –... -
Page 15: Optical Controls And Reporting Menu
4 Setting up the software the first time 4.2.7 Optical controls and reporting menu Function Description Overview Switch the active camera view from objective camera to overview camera and back again. Snapshot Take a picture of the live view or captured image. -
Page 16: The System Menu
4 Setting up the software the first time Pattern Shortcut Functionality Application Ctrl + left-click • Add point to a custom point Pattern editor/Live view pattern. Add points directly in the editor or in the live view (Objective, Overview). Ctrl + Left-click on blue line •... -
Page 17: Setting The Language
4 Setting up the software the first time Function Description Language Select the language you wish to use. Setting the language ►17 User levels Manage user levels. See also Managing user levels ►17 Users Manage users. See also Managing users ►19. - Page 18 4 Setting up the software the first time Click the + (Plus) button. Enter the name of the user level. Select allowed actions and forbidden actions: – Click the single arrows to move single actions as needed to and from the Forbidden actions and Allowed actions columns. –...
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Page 19: Managing Users
4 Setting up the software the first time 4.3.3 Managing users Creating users In the Top menu, select System > Users.Click the + (Plus) button. Enter the user name and password for the new user. Select the user level from the drop-down menu. Add the new user to the list: Click OK. -
Page 20: Settings
4 Setting up the software the first time 4.3.4 Settings • In the Top menu, select System > Settings. Setting Description ASTM E29 rounding The hardness values are rounded based on the method described in ASTM E29. XY-stage Enable this item, if the machine is equipped with a motorized XY-stage. -
Page 21: Mounting An Indenter
4 Setting up the software the first time Setting Description Archive path Define the path where you wish to save archived files. Units Select the unit of measurement you wish to use. Diameters check Diameters are checked according to ISO or ASTM standards. -
Page 22: Basic Concepts
This button changes to Stop when the test is running. Camera sources and views Struers hardness testers are equipped with an objective camera. Some hardness testers are also equipped with an overview camera. • Objective view: The specimen is visible through the selected objective. Select the objective camera view for both live and captured measurement images. -
Page 23: Programs
If there are already jobs active in the software, you can use the program to create a new job. If not, the active job is overwritten. Struers recommends that you start by creating a job, and then save it as a program. See Jobs ►24. -
Page 24: Jobs
5 Basic concepts Use the scroll bar on the right side of the dialog box to navigate the list. Select the program you wish to delete and click Delete. Select Yes to delete the program. Jobs A job contains all settings needed to perform the measurements. You can create a job from a program, or create a completely new job. -
Page 25: Snapshots
5 Basic concepts Deleting a job In the job list, enable the check boxes of the jobs you wish to delete. Click the - (Minus) button. Click Yes to confirm that you wish to delete the selected jobs. Editing a job In the job list, check mark the job you wish to edit. -
Page 26: Method Selection
5 Basic concepts Creating a snapshot In the Optical controls and reporting menu, select Report > Snapshot. – If you are working with a single monitor, the snapshot of the live view is automatically captured – If you are working with two monitors, you can select which view to capture. -
Page 27: Test Patterns
5 Basic concepts Note You can save up to 70 Archives in one folder. Opening an archive Note You cannot perform a test while an archive is open. In the Archive menu, select View. The archive list is shown. If needed, click the double arrow on the archive entry to see more details (operator, method, number of measurements, etc.). - Page 28 5 Basic concepts In the Test tools menu, select Test pattern. The Test pattern editor is shown. Function Description Pattern type Select the required type of pattern. Point settings Define the number of points in a pattern. Starting point settings Select the starting point for the pattern.
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Page 29: General Pattern Settings
5 Basic concepts 5.8.1 General pattern settings Managing patterns • To add another pattern, click the + (Plus) button. • To delete the selected description, click the - (Minus) button. • To create a copy of the selected pattern, click the C button. Naming a pattern •... -
Page 30: Common Settings
5 Basic concepts Rotating a pattern You can rotate a pattern using the scroll bar on the left side of the Pattern editor. To obtain a specific rotation angle, enter the value directly in the field under the scroll bar. •... - Page 31 5 Basic concepts Defining general properties Select General properties. In the On fail dialog, select the action to be taken, if a measurement fails, i.e. exceeds the defined limits. – No action – Remeasure The machine moves the XY-stage slightly to create another camera angle, and performs a new measurement.
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Page 32: Adjusting Light And Contrast
5 Basic concepts Adjusting light and contrast Use the light source buttons on the dashboard to select the light source and adjust the light intensity. Selecting the light source Click the Obj. light button to toggle between the following types of light source: –... -
Page 33: Autofocus
5 Basic concepts Adjusting the contrast for the overview view In the Top menu, select Visual > Contrast. Use the green slider to adjust the desired contrast and other camera settings. Click Close to save changes and exit the dialog. –... -
Page 34: Testing
6 Testing Function Description Search speed Define the size of the step the z-axis moves to find focus. Lower values increase accuracy, but increase time to find focus. Search range Limit the focus search range of the z-axis. If the best focus is found before the end of the range, the search stops. - Page 35 6 Testing Creating the pattern In the Test tools menu, select Test pattern > CHD pattern. Select a CHD type: Case Hardening Depth, Surface Hardening Depth, or Nitriding Hardness Depth. In this example, Case Hardening Depth is used. In the Limit drop-down list, select the desired hardness limit.
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Page 36: Performing The Test
6 Testing Customizing the pattern In the Test pattern editor, select Points positions. In the Points positions dialog, the pattern is created based on a number of parameters. – Distance to edge The distance from the starting point to the first indent. -
Page 37: Viewing The Results
6 Testing 6.2.2 Viewing the results In the Test method panel, select Results. Click once on each result to see a captured image of each indent. Hover with the cursor over each corner of the indent to make sure that all corners have been detected correctly. If a corner has not been detected correctly, click on it and manually reposition the measuring line. - Page 38 6 Testing Note Struers recommends that you select the lowest magnification available in order to clearly see the fusion lines and the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) on the specimen. Creating the pattern In the Test tools menu, select Test pattern.
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Page 39: Performing The Test
6 Testing 16. If needed, add two extra points. In the Test pattern editor, select Points HAZ-HAZ. 17. In the Extra points setting, enable +2. 18. To reposition the points, drag them so that they have the same distance to the fusion line. 19. -
Page 40: Edge Tests
6 Testing To include snapshots in the report, select Report > SnapshotsSnapshot. See Snapshots ►25. To print the report, select Report > Print. To export measurement results into CSV-format, select Report > Export. To customize report templates, select Report > Template Editor. Report templates ►59 Edge tests Preparing for testing... -
Page 41: Performing The Test
6 Testing 10. To accept the scan contour when the scan is finished, select OK. The scanned contour is shown in the Pattern editor. 11. If needed, adjust the Edge offset and Points per line. 12. To exit the pattern settings, select Save > OK. 13. -
Page 42: Area Tests
6 Testing To include snapshots in the report, select Report > SnapshotsSnapshot. See Snapshots ►25. To print the report, select Report > Print. To export measurement results into CSV-format, select Report > Export. To customize report templates, select Report > Template Editor. Report templates ►59 Area tests Preparing for testing... -
Page 43: Performing The Test
6 Testing 6.5.1 Performing the test To start the test, select Start. The test results are shown in the Diagram area. See Diagram ►14. 6.5.2 Viewing the results In the Test method panel, select Results. Click once on each result to see a captured image of each indent. -
Page 44: Reporting Test Results
6 Testing In the Test settings menu, select Diagrams > Color mapping. Select how you wish to visualize the color map. Select from the following options: – Show the color map in 2D, 3D or as an overlay in . –... -
Page 45: Fracture Toughness Tests
6 Testing To include snapshots in the report, select Report > SnapshotsSnapshot. See Snapshots ►25. To print the report, select Report > Print. To export measurement results into CSV-format, select Report > Export. To customize report templates, select Report > Template Editor. -
Page 46: Viewing The Results
6 Testing Four markers appear in the Objective view. In the Objective view, use the mouse to position each of the yellow lines at the tip of each crack on the indentation. Enter the Young modulus in MPa. If the fracture follows the Palmqvist model, enable the Palmqvist Fracture check box. -
Page 47: Custom Points Tests
6 Testing To include snapshots in the report, select Report > SnapshotsSnapshot. See Snapshots ►25. To print the report, select Report > Print. To export measurement results into CSV-format, select Report > Export. To customize report templates, select Report > Template Editor. -
Page 48: Performing The Test
6 Testing To manually enter values for any of the three axes on the pattern, select Modify Custom pattern. To make adjustments, if needed, select Limits and On fail. To continue, see Performing the test ►56. 6.7.1 Performing the test To start the test, select Start. The test results are shown in the Diagram area. -
Page 49: Performing An Iso 898-1 Test
6 Testing To include snapshots in the report, select Report > SnapshotsSnapshot. See Snapshots ►25. To print the report, select Report > Print. To export measurement results into CSV-format, select Report > Export. To customize report templates, select Report > Template Editor. -
Page 50: Scanning The Thread Of The Specimen
6 Testing 6.8.1 Scanning the thread of the specimen In the Test pattern editor, select ISO 898-1. In the ISO 898-1 menu, select Scan to open the scanning dialog. Hint Make sure to scan at least three threads in order to get an accurate analysis. -
Page 51: Analyzing The Thread
6 Testing 6.8.2 Analyzing the thread In the ISO 898-1 menu, select Analyze thread. Select the material property class, as defined by ISO 898-1. Select the Edge distance of the carburization point from the edge of the thread. Note ISO 898-1 specifies an edge distance of 0.12 mm. You can change this value, but this will result in non- compliance with ISO 898-1. -
Page 52: Viewing The Results
6 Testing 6.8.4 Viewing the results In the Test method panel, select Results. Click once on each result to see a captured image of each indent. Hover with the cursor over each corner of the indent to make sure that all corners have been detected correctly. If a corner has not been detected correctly, click on it and manually reposition the measuring line. -
Page 53: Reindenting A Point In A Pattern
6 Testing Reindenting a point in a pattern Select the point in the results list and double-click it to move to the point. Make sure that the specimen is in focus. Move to the position where you wish to place the new indent. To open the Test options menu, select Start. - Page 54 6 Testing Use the Tools features to make distance and angle measurements, and annotations on the image. See The Top menu ►12 In the Top menu, select Tools. From the menu icons, you can select the following items: – Distance measurement tool –...
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Page 55: Image Stitching
6 Testing Example of how it can look like when working with tools 6.12 Image stitching With image stitching you can combine several images to create a larger view of the specimen. Note This module is a licensed option. In the Top menu, select Visual > Stitching. Image stitching using the overview camera To create an image of the full motorized stage, select Stitch overview. -
Page 56: Working With Multiple Specimens
Working with multiple specimens If you work with multiple specimens, for instance if you are using a multiple-position specimen holder, Struers recommends that you create a job for each specimen. Preparing for testing Create a job for each specimen. See Jobs ►24. -
Page 57: Reporting Test Results
6 Testing 6.13.3 Reporting test results In the Test method panel, select Job. The job list is shown. Check mark the jobs you wish to report. Select Report > Snapshot f you wish to include snapshots in the report. See Snapshots ►25. -
Page 58: Viewing The Results
6 Testing 6.14.1 Viewing the results In the Test method panel, select Results. Click once on each result to see a captured image of each indent. Hover with the cursor over each corner of the indent to make sure that all corners have been detected correctly. If a corner has not been detected correctly, click on it and manually reposition the measuring line. -
Page 59: Working With Test Results
7 Working with test results Working with test results Viewing test results In the Test method panel, select the Results tab. The Results tab shows the details of the selected result. – Diagonals D1, D2 – Hardness result – Conversions Hint To see the average diagonal, click D1 or D2. -
Page 60: Exporting Test Results
7 Working with test results Hint Struers can help you customize your reports. Contact your Struers representative for further information. Hint The two default templates [Main] and [Basic] cannot be deleted. In the Optical controls and reporting menu, select Report. -
Page 61: Maintenance And Service
Delete or Change. Maintenance and service Regular testing Struers recommends that you use a certified test block to verify the performance of the machine on a regular basis. Clearing the memory Shut down the machine on a regular basis to clear the software memory. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting - Duramin Software
9 Troubleshooting - Duramin Software Troubleshooting - Duramin Software Troubleshooting - Duramin Software If you experience issues, see the table below for basic troubleshooting. If the issues persist, contact Struers Service. Issue Action The Overview camera is lagging/freezing. If the settings for active image correction have been set to High, the camera cannot process the live video feed. - Page 63 Opening the connection to AUX or LCA Restart the software. failed. If the error remains, contact Struers Service. There is no image on the objective camera. Make sure the objective light level is not set to 0.
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Page 64: Messages And Errors
Errors must be corrected before operation can be continued. Messages provide information about the machine’s status and minor errors. • Press OK to acknowledge the error/message. If the error remains, contact Struers Service. Example: Error message Error Message Explanation Action Collision switch active The turret has hit an object. - Page 65 Failed to find upper limit For machines with a motorized If the error remains, contact head. Struers Service. For a special protocol (e.g. the crank shaft), the motorized head must be in the highest position. Failed to initialize turret...
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Page 66: Contacting Struers Service
For machines with a motorized Contact Struers Service. head. When the motorized head is in the highest position, but the upper limit has not been activated. Contacting Struers Service When you contact Struers Service, please provide the following information: Duramin Software... -
Page 67: Software Updates
The file names are: – exceptions.txt – debug.txt Software updates Struers continuously improves the Duramin software. Contact your Struers representative for further information. If you have a preventive maintenance agreement with Struers, the software is updated at every service call. Duramin Software... -
Page 68: 10 Manufacturer
Responsibility of the manufacturer The following restrictions should be observed, as violation of the restrictions may cause cancellation of Struers legal obligations. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors in the text and/or illustrations in this manual. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the supplied version of the equipment.
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