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Versitron Operation Manual
5.6
Changing Indenters
NOTE:
THE INDENTER SHROUD MUST BE SECURELY IN PLACE
WHEN TESTING.
The indenter area on your Versitron is different than most testers. An indenter shroud
surrounds the indenter to act as a holding device for parts under load and to reference
the surface position of the test specimen. It also acts to protect the diamond to an
extent. Clamping shields may also be used to hold parts that hang off the edge of the
anvil. The clamping shield surrounds the indenter shroud. The following procedure is to
be used to change the indenter.
1.
Remove the clamping shield, if it is installed.
2.
Unscrew the indenter shroud. This is done by turning the knurled nut clockwise
until it comes loose.
3.
Remove the indenter using the pin wrench provided in the accessory case. Insert
the pin wrench into the hole or the side of the indenter and unthread to loosen
and remove. Take care not to remove or damage the indenter probe that drops
down when the indenter is removed. Do not use pliers and avoid damaging the
indenter holder area.
4.
Choose the correct indenter from Rockwell Scale Table II, Reference Section 8.l.
Testers are provided with 1/16” ball indenter and diamond indenter.
5.
Make sure the thread, the concave end, and the shoulder of the indenter are
clean.
6. Screw in the indenter and make snug with pin wrench.
7.
Check to verify that the wavy washer is inside the indenter shroud. Screw on the
indenter shroud with cut-away portion facing front (if a cutaway indenter shroud is
used). Be sure to screw in until finger tight. Check that the indenter shroud
contact points are smooth and clean.
Indenter
Indenter Shroud
Pin Wrench
Changing Indenter