Reducing Operator Variability and Improving Test Reliability | Evotech 7010

Proper set up and use of the Evotech 7010 universal hardness tester, complete with a safety review and pro tips on how to use common features, is explained by Matt Greever, Product Application Specialist for Tinius Olsen. 0:10 Remove safety tag 1:01 Keep your sample in focus 1:22 Operator safety review 1:47 Emergency stop button 2:32 Using auto-focus vs manual focus 3:24 Moving the XY stage 4:04 Toggling between test methods System Overview The versatile Evotech 7010 is an automatic Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop and Brinell hardness tester with a load range from 200gf to 250kfg that quickly switches between individual test methods without extensive machine conversions. A motorized 9-position turret accommodates a wide range of indenters, indenter actuators with load cells and objectives as well as a cross-laser positioning system and a load cell supported touch probe. The multi load cell, closed loop, force control system meets or exceeds ISO, ASTM and JIS standards. It is part of the 7010 Series ofTinius Olsen universal hardness testing systems that accommodate different materials and component geometries across various industries. Other models in the series include the Evotech 7012 (200gf to 750kgf) and Evotech 7014 (200gf to 3,000kgf) Each system is equipped with Tinius Olsen’s Horizon material testing software platform that improves overall manufacturing operations by simplifying data capture, analysis and reporting to provide more intuitive testing analysis and actionable intelligence. Applications These universal hardness testing systems can handle different metals, from copper and titanium to iron, steel and alloys of various types, making them ideal for applications in quality control, research and development, and production environments to ensure materials meet specific hardness standards. Typical industries that use hardness testing include automotive and aerospace as well as specialty industries like electronics and construction. Not sure which universal hardness testing system is right for you? Drop us a Comment to find out more on the Evotech 7010 Series. Our dedication to providing insightful, relevant information on materials testing doesn’t stop here. We’re continually uploading how-to and reference videos to help you improve your materials testing processes. Subscribe today to stay up to date. #hardnesstesting #materialstesting #qualitycontrol #testingsolutions #materialsengineering #isostandards #astm Relevant links: https://www.tiniusolsen.com/product/model-evotech-701/ https://www.tiniusolsen.com/product-category/indentation-hardness-testers