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Wilson

®

 VH3100 & VH3300 

 Excellence in Hardness Testing

Wilson Instruments

The trend towards tighter manufacturing 
tolerances and more advanced heat 
treatment processes for the aerospace, 
energy, construction and transportation 
industries require hardness testing 
systems to be durable while maintaining 
precise control during critical test data 
generation.  The system and its interfaces 
must be easy to use, yet flexible enough 
to meet the increasing demands of 
the testing world.  The Wilson VH3000 
series delivers exceptional performance 
packaged in a reliable, innovative 
system that offers superior accuracy, 
repeatability, improved safety and an 
overall enhanced user experience.  

The global expertise of Buehler is 
strong as it now includes more than a 
century of experience from companies 
such as Wilson Instruments, Wolpert 
and Reicherter.  The Wilson VH3000 
series leverages this proud heritage 
with loadcell measuring systems, 
instrumentation, controls, accessories 
and industry preferred software to 
provide the ultimate high capacity 
testing platform capable of performing 
150 make-and-measure indents an hour 
using a fully automated test program.

Configurability

The VH3000 Series Testers with DiaMet™ Hardness Testing 
Automation Software provides you limitless configurability 
options to match the correct system with your application. 

 

Configure the hardware optics and loadcells in the 6 Position 
Turret to your needs.  Configure the DiaMet software layout 
and functions to match not only your particular application 
requirements but also needs and preferences of your Operators 
to maximize their comfort and efficiency.

From color selections, Filar line graphics, and overlay options, the 
DiaMet Hardness Testing Automation Software is flexible enough 
to be the interface that you require.  The options available 
through hardware and software configuration  allows systems to 
be tailored to your specific application.

Summary of Contents for Wilson VH3100

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Page 2: ...on VH3100 VH3300 Overview 3 Excellence in Hardness Testing 5 Customize for your Application 6 Accessories 10 System Overview 12 DiaMet Software Overview 15 DiaMet Software Features 18 System Configuration Guide 20 Specifications 22 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...develop and execute tests that maximize the precision of the tester system with the minimum investment of time possible Load range is important as proper load range and scale is crucial to accurate testing The Wilson VH3100 tester can accommodate one loadcell and one indenter combination The wider load range of the Wilson VH3300 can be populated with up to three loadcells and indenters resulting i...

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Page 5: ...ries leverages this proud heritage with loadcell measuring systems instrumentation controls accessories and industry preferred software to provide the ultimate high capacity testing platform capable of performing 150 make and measure indents an hour using a fully automated test program Configurability The VH3000 Series Testers with DiaMet Hardness Testing Automation Software provides you limitless...

Page 6: ...h The motion systems are continuously monitored during the test process and system movement is instantaneously stopped if an obstruction is detected The Collision Detection System provides an unparalleled unique benefit for operations while reducing downtime due to damage caused by collision VH3100 VH3300 Virtual Turret 6 Position Star Turret Collision Resistant System Process control or Research ...

Page 7: ...al parts on one axis and a minimization of moving parts this closed loop control prevents load overshoot from happening while compensating for friction and wear over time Snap Grip Closed Loop Load Control Overshoot protection VH3100 VH3300 Unintentional external influences during the indent process result in a shock which often is too major for the closed loop system to compensate for These occur...

Page 8: ...oth Wilson VH3000 models Each objective can be used at five different zoom steps allowing you to measure your indents at the optimum size to meet both ISO and ASTM standards Standard or Touchscreen Choose Magnification VH3100 Option 2 positions 5 Zoom Steps per position VH3300 Option 3 positions 5 Zoom Steps per position The optional built in high resolution overview camera allows easy navigation ...

Page 9: ...nd allows re evaluation of all measurement points in the current batch using the camera image Choose a Frame Size Various applications require various frame sizes The Wilson VH3100 is available in a compact model taking up little counter space while providing a test capacity of 4 9in 125mm If larger vertical capacity is required select from the Wilson VH3100 standard frame for 6 7in 170mm capacity...

Page 10: ...le for a wide range of Vickers Knoop as well as Rockwell and Brinell applications Certified according to ASTM and ISO we manufacture test blocks in house to ensure the highest quality test reference standards available Test blocks and indenters are certified using the latest standardization and optical measuring technology We operate our own calibration laboratory traceable to NIST and are accredi...

Page 11: ... calibration procedures form the strong base of our ISO 9001 certified business processes For a tracable on site calibration please contact your local service representative The Wilson VH3100 was designed with ease of maintenance in mind This has resulted in a plug and play modular design where motorized stage loadcell controller and test head are easy to exchange in the field A smart design in co...

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Page 13: ...n VH3100 VH3300 Automatic Vickers Knoop Hardness Testers 150 INDENTS PER HOUR 16 LOAD STEPS 10gf LOWEST LOAD 50kgf HIGHEST LOAD 6 POSITION TURRET 15 MAGNIFICATION STEPS 10s dwell time depending on load specimen ...

Page 14: ...o see where all indents will be placed Press start to indent and measure all Verify the readings in graph and grid and remeasure or re indent where applicable Export results to PDF printer or Excel On fully automatic configurations Machine software make all indentations measure them automatically with use of the standard automatic focus automatic illumination and automatic measurement functions Al...

Page 15: ...es with a high level of complexity both in setup and in operation Breaking convention the DiaMet software focuses on fast and simple operation to compensate for less experienced operators while still offering a high feature set and flexibility required by expert users Once a required test pattern is setup any operator can run the series of Vickers or Knoop indents with a minimum of four clicks or ...

Page 16: ...programs on the opening screen of 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 Intuitive Touch Optimized Flexible UI Use the functions you need fully configurable Overview Use the overview window for spe...

Page 17: ...e limits Blend in the overview window to navigate quickly and efficiently from test location to test location The DiaMet pattern editor allows the user to create any number of patterns with a large number of variables Create patterns with great precision and verify the result in the preview Combine different patterns and even different loads in one program and run them fully automatically For exam...

Page 18: ...are Auto Focus algorithm sets new standards Repeatable repeatable repeatable the DiaMet software automatic illumination adjusts to the correct illumination level on whatever sample wherever on the sample independent from material steels tool steels carbides coatings Auto Illumination Auto Focus Auto Measurement Software Features Dual Monitor Option Having two screens revolutionizes the way you wor...

Page 19: ...ent 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 ...

Page 20: ...24 Touch screen W3100B03 24 Full HD monitor W3100B04 24 Full HD monitor W3100B04 Motorized Stages Standard size 180 x 180mm W3100C02 Wilson VH3300 3 3 position motorized turret 0 010 50kgf load range depending on configration W3210 Start by selecting either the VH3100 or VH3300 and continue on to create a customized Vickers Knoop Hardness tester Standard size 180 x 180mm W3200C02 Large size 300 x ...

Page 21: ...s Scan Stitch function in the DiaMet software W3110F01 Turret integrated overview Includes Scan Stitch function in the DiaMet software W3200F01 Overview Camera Additional Accessories W5XLWD 5x LWD FOV 3600µm W10XLWD 10x LWD FOV 1800µm W20XLWD 20x LWD FOV 900µm W40XLWD 40x LWD FOV 450µm W50XLWD 50x LWD FOV 360µm W100XLWD 100x LWD FOV 180µm Standard holder SnapGrip Holder Indenter Holder W3100G01 W3...

Page 22: ... Test Load Accuracy 1 5 200g 1 200g Force Application Load Cell Dwell Time 1 999 seconds 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 LED Technical Specifications Approx Weight 82 7 lbs 37 5kg 13 39in 340mm 23 62in 600mm 29 21in 742mm 30 98in 787mm 32 75in 8...

Page 23: ...80x180 stage without monitor NADCAP and Buehler Buehler developed many methods to simplify material preparation and analysis for NADCAP accredited customers The traceability of hardness testing machines is a very important step for materials inspection In order to ensure all testing is performed by a verified machine indirect verification needs to be performed on hardness reference blocks Respecti...

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