Drive Installation
Stationary applications type
Rockwell Indentation (MFT-2000 / MFT-2000A / MFT-5000)
Indentation Load Cell
Required Tools and Components
Mounting the Fz Load Cell with the indentation holder
- Quick-exchange attachement
- Sliding plate
- Block extension
- Fz load cell
Ensure that the quick-exchange plate is properly mounted on top of the load cell:
- Mount the fz load cell on the fast exchange plate and tighten the 4 captive screws.
(4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).
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- The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.
- The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.
(Optional) With Extension blocks:
You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.
- Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.
- Install the load cell mounted on the extension block with the 4 captives screws.
(4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).
- The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.
- The component at the top of the picture is the fast exchange adapter.
- The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.
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Install the Fz load Cell
- Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox Z-axis control.
- Slide the FZ-1D arm into the quick-exchange mount.
- Secure the arm by locking it in place.
Always power off the instrument before connecting or installing any load cell
or accessory.
or accessory.
Attach the Load Cell Cables
- Connect the Sensor Cable
- Raise the Fz-1D Load Cel
Maintenance
Rockwell Hardness Tester
The following verification types should be performed based on the following schedule, based on ASTM E18-15:
- Direct Verification:
- After installing a new Instrument
- When Adjustments, modifications or repairs affecting the force, depth or machine hysteresis are made.
- When the instrument fails an indirect verification
- Indirect Verification:
- Recommended every 12 months or sooner.
- Installed or moved instrument.
- Following a direct verification.
- To qualify an indenter.
Direct Verification
- Verification of Test Forces
- Verifying the test forces using an external force gauge
- Class A, 0.25% accuracy. Mark-10 Series 5 and up are suitable.
- 3 Measurements at each load compared to tolerances (in ASTM E18 Table A1.2)
- All measurements should be within tolerances.
- Highest - Lowest values should be within 75% of the tolerance range.
- Verification of Depth
- Verified 4 evenly spaced increments covering the full working depth range with a device with an accuracy ≤ 0.0002 mm.
- Regular Rockwell Hardness: Depth measurement within ± 0.001 mm
- Superficial Rockwell Hardness: Depth measurement within ± 0.0005 mm
- Verification of Hysteresis
- Perform 5-10 tests with a blunt indenter or indenter holder. Average the last three tests
- HRB, HRE, HRF, HRG, HRH, HRK: Hardness should be 130 ± 1.1
- Other Rockwell scales: Hardness should be 100 ± 1.1
- Verification of Testing Cycle:
- The instrument should meet the following tolerances (Tolerances in ASTM E18 Table 3):
- Dwell time for preliminary force tPF: 0.1 to 4.0s
- Time for application of additional force tTA: 1.0 to 8.0s
- Dwell time for total force tTF: 2.0 to 6.0s
- Dwell time for elastic recovery tR: 0.2 to 5.0s
- Recommendation only: Indenter contact velocity vA: below 2.5 mm/s
Indirect Verification
Indirect verification certifies only the Rockwell scales and indenters which have passed the verification.
- One standardized test block needs to be tested from each for the hardness ranges in ASTM E18, Table A1.3.
- Standardized test block should meet the physical requirements of standardized test blocks in ASTM E18, Table A4.1.
- 5 Measurements per block. Determine the error and repeatability and ensure that they are within tolerances of the Rockwell scale in Table A1.3 of ASTM E18:
- Error: H.max - H.min
- Repeatability: H.average - H.standard
If the system cannot pass the indirect verification, it is recommended to clean the system and verify the surfaces conditions. You can also change the indenter to verify the failure origin.
If you cannot determine the origin, please contact Rtec-Instruments or your local representative office.
Contact & Support
For technical support or further assistance, please contact:
Rtec-Instruments Support
support@rtec-instruments.com
+1 (408) 708-9226
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