Versitron Operation Manual 19
5.0 TESTER OPERATION
5.1 General Procedures
This is a top-loaded Rockwell Hardness Testing system. Therefore, with one
downward lever motion the preload, zero set, and full load are applied automatically.
Raising the lever to the reading position removes the full load and provides a
hardness test result. Your anvil is only a means of support for the test piece, not a
preload set. Therefore, the anvil is not sensitive to dirt or grease and less surface
preparation is necessary on the opposite side of test surface than with other testers.
In addition, test cycle time is reduced greatly, especially with parts of similar size,
because the anvil height need not be adjusted from one test to the next.
NOTE: It is important that the tester only be used with the indenter shroud
attached.
CAUTION
All operators must receive adequate training in basic operation before
being allowed to use the machine. Additional copies of this manual are
available from AMETEK Inc.
5.2 Basic Operation
Indenter Shroud
Anvil
Elevating Screw
Elevating Screw
height adjuster
Lock Knob
Head Carriage
height-adjustment
knob
Basic Operation
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