Tools
Parts
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Check to make sure no threads are showing on the indenter.
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The ball should be screwed all the way in.
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Make sure the indenter being used is the correct indenter for the material.
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Place the indenter into the "Snap Grip" holding mechanism.
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Make sure the sample is on the stage.
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Press the power button on the lower right side of the machine to turn it on.
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After the display is on, press OK to continue.
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Select Scale in upper left hand corner.
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Select the appropriate scale. In this case, HRC. Press OK
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Use the arrow buttons on the front of the machine to bring the indenter close to the surface of the sample.
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The indenter should not be touching the surface of the sample.
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Press green Start button on the front of the machine to start hardness testing.
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After the machine finishes testing hardness, the hardness information will be on the display.
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To test sample multiple times repeat steps 6 and 7.
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After testing is complete, clear data by pressing the clear data button.
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Using the arrow buttons on the front of the machine, retract the indenter.
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Remove indenter from the machine and place back in case.
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Turn off machine with the power button.
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Place the clear cover back onto the machine.
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