Micro & Macro Hardness Testing Solutions
Fully Automatic Microhardness Testing solution - Clemex CMT.HD (Micro & Macro)
When a macro or microhardness testing solution that produces reliable, accurate and repeatable test results is needed, choose from the Clemex CMT.HD line of single or dual hardness testing solutions.
Field proven systems, they offer unparalleled capabilities and are fully ASTM E-384 and DIN/ISO 6507 compliant.
Clemex CMT.HD now comes complete with a free version of Clemex Vision Lite with 4 Application Packages included. Not only can you test the hardness of the samples you are given; now you can measure
Grain and Cell Size, Layer Thickness, Phase Analysis or Particle Sizing, all with one instrument.
Intelligent Workflow - 4 easy steps to run your test
Clemex CMT.HD is the top-of-the-line automated microhardness tester. With 4 easy steps, it provides added precision when positioning indents thanks to its integrated image stitching
technique and its layout tools. By visualizing the complete sample, no matter its size, traverses and/or patterns can now be mapped-out with unequaled precision. Auto focusing, and automatic measuring
and reporting, allow this system to function unattended, thus increasing throughput and productivity
Step 1 - See the Entire Sample - Place the sample in the sample-holder and, with one click, build a mosaic image of the sample and set reference points for one or more traverses using the annotation tools.
Step 2 - Set-Up Traverses/Patterns - Open, modify, or create new traverses/patterns using reference points or lines. Traverses and patterns can be individually adjusted.
Step 3 - Click & Walk Away - Clemex CMT.HD intelligently follows the predefined patterns, indents the sample, focuses when needed, measures, and generates data dynamically. Everything is automated, freeing users for other tasks.
Step 4 - Get Results - Review results in graphical and/or tabular format. Export results to the spreadsheet application of your choice, or simply print standard or customized reports.
Intelligent Mosaic Images
Get a detailed image of the whole sample in seconds, using our exclusive Clemex Mosaic function with the 2.5x objective. No matter the size of the sample,
get a crisp and precise image. Thanks to this unique feature developed by Clemex, obtain a perfect, high resolution, and evenly illuminated view of the full sample. With Intelligent
Mosaic Images an operator can see microstructural changes, Heat-Affected or Heat-Treated zones, and much more. Reference points for traverses can be set exactly where they are needed
so that indents yield significant data. High-resolution mosaic images can be saved for later use, in analysis reports, or for archiving purposes.
Building Mosaic Image Mosaic Image completed (3x2 fields)
Precise positioning at any magnification
Intelligent Layout Tools
Positioning reference points and measuring where traverses are to be placed is made easy using the annotation tools in Clemex CMT.HD. Conveniently located on the side of the Image Window,
these tools perform multiple functions:
* Finding the center of the sample
* Drawing straight and/or parallel lines
* Adding ticker marks
* Adding measurements for report purposes
* And more…
No matter the complexity of the pattern layout, combining intelligent mosaics with annotation tools allows traverses and/or patterns to be positioned precisely where they are needed.
Intelligent & Precise Positioning
Clemex Mosaic Feature - Clemex CMT.HD is the first ever hardness tester to offer a complete, high definition image of a sample, no matter its size. This innovative feature provides an “aerial view”
of the sample, offering sharp close-ups as well as global views. The Mosaic Image makes it possible to position as many as 99 traverses – to within a few micron
Traverse positioned in the middle of the branch and paralleled to the edge
Traverse centered in weld sample. Five traverses perpendicular to edge of gear
Unique Reference Circle Tool
This exceptional tool allows indents to be positioned at precise distances from the sample’s edge. The Reference Circle is the ideal tool for irregular or curved samples, where indents need to be at
a given distance from the edge. Used as a visual guide in conjunction with the Stage Pattern Window, once a radius is specified, the distance between indents is determined by a Y value that resets every time a field is
added to the pattern.
Versatile Test Patterns
With a complete stage control interface, you can rapidly create one or
multiple indentation patterns. A few mouse clicks will enable you to save, copy, or paste
your patterns to predefined locations. The T-BAR rotation tool allows you to rotate your
pattern at any angle to accommodate sample tilt or to ensure perpendicularity to an edge.
Up to 36 patterns per run can be implemented.
Instantaneous Data Review
Following an automated run, individual indents can be tracked by
clicking on the numbered impression. Intelligent software accurately remembers where the
impression was made and automatically moves the stage to the chosen indent. You can choose
to not include or re-measure the impression manually with the movable gridlines. When excluded
or re-measured, statistics are updated on the fly.
Options - Dual indenter
If you need to measure both Knoop and Vickers then the Clemex
Microhardness Tester Dual Indenter is the instrument you need. Both indenters are
installed permanently, so there is no need to change the synthetic diamond.
Save time! With the Clemex Microhardness Tester Dual Indenter you can now measure both
Vickers and Knoop on the same machine! (All results can be converted to Rockwell with the
software) No need to run your tests on two separate machines or to do a first test, change
the indenter and do the second test.
Save money! Use only one instrument instead of two. With the Dual Indenter, both Vickers
and Knoop measurements can be performed on the same machine!
Options - Sample Holder
Clemex Sample Holder has a unique design, as you can see a test block
is always next to your sample allowing the user to calibrate the microhardness tester at
any time without having to remove the sample. The sample holder can take different sample
sizes and sample is easily removed with a drawer system.
