Micro Hardness Measurement Vickers, Knoop

The Micro Hardness Measurement extension offers the interactive measurement of the indentation made by a micro hardness tester, using Vickers or Knoop indenters. Hardness is calculated based on a thorough evaluation of the indent diagonals. The resulting data can be displayed in tables and/or diagramms. In addition, detailed hardness profiles can be generated.

		Key Features
		Measurement of the indentation made by a micro hardness tester using Vickers or Knoop indenters Display of resulting data via sheets and diagrams SDisplay of hardness profiles Specifications: Description: Measures the thickness of single or multiple layers Supported Standards: Vickers, Knoop Measurement Types : Diagonal interactive measurement, multiple indentation print measurement Report/OutputReport/Output: Spreadsheet (diagonal lenght, center point : x/y coordinates, hardness value, statistics : max, min, mean, standard deviation)

	Settings The settings function requires the user to insert all testing parameters including load, indenter face angle, time, descend and indentation speed. Furthermore, data such as user name, sample name and comments can also be added.
	Execution Once all of the data has been inserted, the user must choose either the Vickers or Knoop method. While measuring each image, the results are automatically transferred to the results spreadsheet
	Results The measurement results can be displayed as either tables and/or diagrams, as specified by the user. In conjunction with the test parameters (load, indenter type, penetration speed), the hardness value (Hv) is automatically calculated. For each image analyzed, the range of measurements is listed along with the corresponding Hv. If required, statistical data can also be added onto the same sheet.