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Hardness Testers, Micro Hardness Testers
QATM Qness 10 / 60 A+ Micro Hardness Tester – Vickers/Knoop/Brinell/Rockwell | 20 gf–62.5 kgf
hardness tester series Qness 10 / 60 takes micro hardness testing to a whole new level
Price held 7 days after order.
20 gf – 62.5 kgf
Test force range (10 & 60 classes)
Vickers · Knoop · Brinell · Rockwell
Test methods (Rockwell optional)
±2 µm table · 4 µm axes
Positioning accuracy
8-position motorized turret
Automatic force, XY & test-head height
About this product
The QATM Qness 10 / 60 A+ is a fully automated micro hardness tester that runs Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and optional Rockwell across two force classes — 20 gf – 10 kgf on the Qness 10 A+ and 0.25 gf – 62.5 kgf on the Qness 60 A+ — pairing electronic force application with microscope-grade optics and incremental-scale positioning on all three axes.
Why metrology labs choose the Qness 10 / 60 A+
Four hardness methods, microscope-grade imaging and certifiable positioning on one automated frame.
Wide force range, two classes
From 20 gf on the Qness 10 A+ down to 0.25 gf and up to 62.5 kgf on the Qness 60 A+ under electronic force application — micro Vickers through low-macro Brinell on one frame, with no test weights to hang or swap.
Four methods, one turret
Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and optional Rockwell from an 8-position motorized turret (up to 3 test modules + 7 lenses). Modular test heads plug in to retrofit Brinell, Knoop or Rockwell after delivery.
Positioning you can certify
Incremental glass scales on all three axes: table position to ±2 µm, axes and turret to 4 µm. Two Z-axes split fast 30 mm/s approach from high-resolution focusing.
Microscope-grade optics
In-house XLED lenses (2×–100×) with Koehler illumination and a motorized aperture. Meets the ISO 6507 optical “test system” definition; HRI stitches full weld-seam overviews.
How Additive Plus delivers it
Configured to your standards, installed and calibrated on-site, supported by engineers who run metallography daily.
Step 01
Configure to your lab
We spec the turret load-out — Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell modules, lens set, sample holders and Qpix Control2 license — around the parts and standards you test.
Step 02
Install & train on-site
Factory-trained engineers install the system, verify calibration against certified reference blocks per ISO 6507 / ASTM E384, and train your operators on Qpix Control2.
Step 03
Validated & supported
You leave with a tester that reproduces reference blocks in spec, DAkkS-traceable indenters in the box, and method support with a sub-24h engineer response.
Where the Qness 10 / 60 A+ earns its place
Automated hardness and imaging for QC labs, metallography and AM materials work.
Case-hardening depth
Automated CHD / SHD / Rht Vickers traverses
Weld seam qualification
HV maps across HAZ; HRI stitches the full seam
Coatings & platings
Micro Vickers / Knoop on thin layers and sections
AM & powder metallurgy
Hardness of LPBF / DED builds and sintered parts
Incoming QC & R&D
Automated series with Qpix Control2 reporting
Failure analysis
Micro-indentation mapping on mounts and sections
Specifications
The Qness 10 / 60 A+ combines a 20 gf – 62.5 kgf test force span across two classes, an 8-position motorized turret, incremental-scale positioning (±2 µm table), a 5 Mpixel USB 3.0 camera and Qpix Control2 software. See the full specification table in the Specifications tab below for lens options, travel paths, table sizes, interfaces and power supply.
Not sure the Qness 10 / 60 A+ is the right frame?
Compare it with the other Qness testers we supply.
Tell us the standards you test to and the smallest feature you need to resolve — an applications engineer will confirm the turret load-out, lens set and indenters before you buy, so the machine matches your parts on day one. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the Qness 10 / 60 A+ through Additive Plus
- Standards-first setup — calibrated to ISO 6507 / ISO 6506 / ISO 6508 and ASTM E384 / E18 / E10, with DAkkS-traceable indenters.
- Factory-trained install, calibration and operator training included with every system.
- Method development and application support from a team that runs metallography and AM materials work in-house.
- Tailored service and calibration plans; sub-24h engineer response across 23 countries.
| Brand | QATM |
| Test force range | Qness 10 A+: 20 gf - 10 kgf (0.196 - 98.07 N) Qness 60 A+: 0.25 gf - 62.5 kgf (0.00245 - 612.92 N) |
| Test method | Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell (option) |
| Test sequence | Fully automated / electronic force application |
| Z-axis | Dynamic, automated (CAS-Technic) |
| Z-axis travelling distance | 150 mm (5.91“); Option: 260 mm (10,2“) |
| Throat depth | 170 mm (6.69“) |
| Tool positions | 8-fold motorized tool changer max. 3 hardness testing modules, max. 7 lenses |
| Camera system | 5 Mpixel - CMOS color, USB3.0 |
| Optical system | Upright microscope with Koehler lighting |
| Aperture diaphragm | motorized |
| Lenses | XLED 2x, 2.5x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
| Lens types | Standard (Achromat) and High Quality (Semi-apochromat) for hardness testing and microscopy XLED for optimised Brinell hardness testing |
| Field of view (acc. to equipment) | 0.074x0.055 mm (100x) to 2.80x2.10 mm (XLED 2) |
| Test anvil / XY cross slide | Automatic cross slide |
| Table size | 150 x 120 mm (5.91 x 4.72“); Option 300 x 120 mm (11.8 x 4.72“) |
| Traverse path at cross slide | X 150, Y 150 mm (5.91 x 5.91“); Option: X 300 x Y 150 mm (11.8 x 5.91“) |
| Control elements | Emergency stop, Start button, Joystick Z-axis |
| Software | Qpix Control2 "M" |
| Max. workpiece weight | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Weight of basic device | 60 kg (132.3 lbs) |
| Included basic equipment | Indenter Vickers ASTM + DAkkS; Lens 5x, 20x, 50x |
| Interfaces | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Power supply | 100 – 240 V ~1/N/PE, 45-65 Hz |
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Which hardness methods and scales does the Qness 10 / 60 A+ run?
The Qness 10 / 60 A+ runs optical Vickers (HV) and Knoop (HK) plus optical Brinell (HBW), with Rockwell (HR) available as an option through a dedicated test module. All four methods share the 8-position motorized turret, so you can hold up to three test heads and seven lenses at once and switch scales without re-fixturing the sample. Vickers and Knoop follow ISO 6507 / ISO 4545 and ASTM E384; Brinell follows ISO 6506 / ASTM E10; optional Rockwell follows ISO 6508 / ASTM E18.
How is the Qness 10 / 60 A+ calibrated and traceable?
Every Qness 10 / 60 A+ ships with DAkkS-traceable indenters and is verified against certified reference blocks during on-site install, per ISO 6507 / ISO 4545 / ISO 6506 and the matching ASTM procedures. Qpix Control2 logs the calibration and each measurement for your quality records. Hardness values are conformant to the standard for the method used, not directly comparable between methods, so we confirm the correct scales for your parts during setup and can arrange a tailored recalibration plan.
What is the difference between the Qness 10 and Qness 60 force classes?
The two classes share the same automated A+ platform but cover different force ranges. The Qness 10 A+ spans 20 gf to 10 kgf (0.196–98.07 N), suited to micro Vickers and Knoop on coatings, thin sections and small features. The Qness 60 A+ spans 0.25 gf to 62.5 kgf (0.00245–612.92 N), reaching from very low micro loads up into low-macro Brinell on a single frame. We help you pick the class based on the smallest feature you need to resolve and the highest load your parts require.
How does the A+ configuration compare with the Qness 10 / 60 M?
The A+ is the fully automated build: motorized XY cross slide, automatic electronic force application, the 8-position tool changer, a sample-image camera with automatic image acquisition (52 x 39 mm) and automatic test-head height, so full test-and-analysis cycles run unattended. The Qness 10 / 60 M covers the same micro force classes but uses a manual XY stage and manual focus for single-piece, hands-on testing at a lower cost. Choose the A+ for series work and automated case-depth or weld maps; choose the M for occasional single measurements.
Can the Qness 10 / 60 A+ automate case-hardening depth and weld-seam mapping?
Yes. With the automatic cross slide and Qpix Control2, the Qness 10 / 60 A+ runs programmed CHD, SHD and Rht Vickers traverses and hardness maps across a weld and its heat-affected zone without operator input between indents. The HRI function scans larger areas and auto-stitches the individual frames into one high-resolution overview — useful for full weld-seam documentation. Reports export directly into your QC records, and the automatic test-head height removes manual focusing between samples.
What is the lead time, and is installation included?
Lead time is typically 6–10 weeks because each Qness 10 / 60 A+ is configured to order — turret load-out, lens set, indenters, sample holders and Qpix Control2 license are specified around your parts and standards. On-site installation, calibration against certified reference blocks per ISO 6507 / ASTM E384 and operator training on Qpix Control2 are included with every system. Request a quote and an applications engineer will confirm the configuration and a firm lead time for your lab.
Is the Qness 10 / 60 A+ suitable for additively manufactured and powder-metallurgy samples?
Yes. The micro-to-low-macro force range and microscope-grade optics make the Qness 10 / 60 A+ well suited to LPBF and DED builds, sintered and powder-metallurgy parts, coatings and platings, and classic metallography on mounts and sections. Micro Vickers and Knoop resolve hardness across fine microstructures and thin layers, while low-macro Brinell handles coarser or heterogeneous material. Our own team runs metallography and AM materials in-house, so we can advise on mounting, method and lens selection for your specific builds.
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