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QB-500 High Precision Brinell Optical Measuring System

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The high-precision Brinell optical measurement system QB-500 is mainly used to verify the accuracy of hardness blocks for manufacturers and calibration laboratories. It is also suitable for measuring Brinell indentations on test samples.

 

Features:

• Equipped with telecentric zoom lenses, enabling accurate measurement of Brinell indentations on both mirror-finish and rough surfaces
• High-precision microscope stage with a travel range of 100 × 50 mm, supporting sample weights of up to 15 kg
• Non-contact optical measurement with laser guidance for easy and precise indentation positioning
• Performs automatic measurements using BrinScan V2.0 software

 

 

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¿What is High-Precision Brinell Optical Measurement, What is it Used For, and What Are Its Advantages?

 

Brinell optical measurement is a reliable method used to determine the true hardness of a material. It consists of pressing a hard metal ball (spherical indenter) into the surface of the material and then measuring the diameter of the indentation it leaves.

 

Thanks to this technique, a more accurate and representative hardness value is obtained, especially for materials that are difficult to evaluate using other methods.

This method is widely used in:

 

• Verification of hardness reference blocks
• Testing of coarse-grained or irregular-structure materials
• Analysis of coatings such as galvanized, anodized, and other surface treatments

 

Main Purposes

 

🔹 Hardness determination
Calculates the Brinell hardness value (HB) based on the indentation size, allowing evaluation of a material’s resistance to penetration.

 

🔹 Quality control
Ensures that metallic materials and products meet established standards and specifications.

 

🔹 Material analysis
Ideal for coarse-grained, heterogeneous materials or those with surface treatments, where other hardness methods may be less reliable.

 

🔹 Equipment calibration
Brinell optical systems enable precise calibration of hardness blocks, ensuring the reliability of testing equipment.

 

Advantages of High-Precision Brinell Optical Measurement

 

✅ More representative results
The larger indentation better reflects the overall properties of the material.

 

✅ Lower sensitivity to imperfections
Less affected by scratches or surface irregularities, resulting in more accurate measurements.

 

✅ Advanced automation
Modern systems can automatically detect indentation edges and calculate hardness, even if the full indentation is not completely visible within the field of view.