Rockwell Hardness Test Wilson Tester

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Rockwell Hardness Test Wilson Tester Description This tester operates by measuring the differential depth of a permanent deformation caused by the application and removal of differential loads. Various penetrator and load combinations are used to adapt to materials of varying hardness and thickness. The penetrators include a cone-shaped diamond and hard steel balls 1/16 to diameter. The standard Rockwell test uses a minor load of 10 kg to seat the penetrator firmly in the surface of the specimen. Then the depth gage is zeroed and the major load is applied then removed. While the minor load still acts, the depth of penetration is measured on a dial calibrated in Rockwell hardness numbers. Major loads for the standard Rockwell test are 60, 100, and 150 kg. Instructions for Use 1. Select the correct combination of weights (being at the rear of the machine) and penetrators for the hardness scale you wish to use. A data plate mounted on the machine gives this information along with instructions regarding use of the black or red dial numbers. 2. Make certain the crank (4) is in its forward position, nearest to you. 3. Place the sample on the anvil, in position for test. 4. Slowly turn the wheel spokes (1) clockwise. This raises the anvil and sample toward the penetrator tip. After contact is gently made, continue raising sample until small pointer (5) is about in line with the small black dot and the large pointer (6) is within the colored sector (7). The minor load has now been applied to the sample. 5. After step (d), the large pointer (6) on the dial is nearly vertical. Now, turn the knurled collar (2) until the SET line on the dial scale is in line with and under the large pointer (6). 6. Depress the trip lever (3). This triggers the mechanism that applies the major load. The crank (4) will automatically move away from you. 7. After the crank (4) has come to rest, gently pull the crank back toward you as far as it will go. If this is done abruptly, a false reading will be obtained due to jarring. 8. Record the scale reading of the large pointer (6). The black scale is read for the diamond penetrator (such as Rockwell C), and the red scale is read for the ball penetrators (such as for a Rockwell B test). 9. Remove the minor load by lowering the anvil (turn wheel (1) counterclockwise).

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8/6/2008