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- Ready-to-test package certified indenters, XLED and objective lenses, and a Qpix T2 license
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Hardness Testers, Macro Hardness Testers
QATM Qness 200 CS Universal Hardness Tester – Rockwell/Vickers/Brinell | 0.5–187.5 kg
Automatic C-frame universal hardness tester — Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell across 0.5–187.5 kg (4.9–1839 N), with electronic force application, a direct 0.05 µm depth gauge, XLED Brinell optics and a 5 MP Ethernet camera.
- ✓ Three methods on one automatic C-frame, conformant to ISO 6508 / 6507 / 6506
- ✓ Qpix T2 software, DAkkS-certified indenters and XLED / 5×–100× lenses included
- ✓ Install, calibration and operator training included · lead time 6–10 weeks, configured to order
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Traceable to the standard
Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell results are conformant to ISO 6508 / 6507 / 6506 and ASTM E18 / E384 / E10, checked against certified reference blocks with DAkkS-traceable indenters. Conformant, not comparable — the numbers hold across audits.
An applications engineer on the line
Method development, indenter and lens selection, and calibration support from engineers who run metallography and AM materials in-house. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
0.5 – 187.5 kg
Test force range
Rockwell · Vickers · Brinell
Methods
0.05 µm
Depth-gauge resolution
Fully automated
Force application
About this product
The QATM Qness 200 CS is an automatic C-frame universal hardness tester that runs Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell across a 0.5–187.5 kg (4.9–1839 N) test force range, combining electronic force application with a direct depth-gauge system, XLED Brinell optics and a 5-megapixel Ethernet industrial camera.
Why metrology labs choose the Qness 200 CS
Three macro methods, XLED Brinell optics and a direct depth gauge on one automatic C-frame.
Wide electronic force range
0.5–187.5 kg (4.9–1839 N) applied electronically under closed-loop control — macro Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell on a single C-frame, with no dead weights to hang or swap.
Three methods, XLED Brinell optics
Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell with XLED 2 / XLED 5 evaluation lenses plus 5×–100× objectives. Direct, wide-field illumination keeps soft Brinell reads repeatable regardless of material or hardness.
Direct depth gauge and travel
A direct depth-gauge system resolves 0.05 µm. Height sets on an ultra-precise roller-bearing spindle, with 250 mm test height, 238 mm throat depth and a ø 100 mm table for large or heavy parts.
Industrial camera and software
A 5-megapixel Ethernet industrial camera feeds Qpix T2 software over a stable long-distance link, so the PC can sit in an external cabinet. A 12-inch capacitive touch display tilts for ergonomic use.
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 head load-out — Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell indenters, XLED and objective lenses, test tables, anvils and the Qpix T2 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 6508 / ISO 6507 / ISO 6506, and train your operators on Qpix T2.
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 200 CS earns its place
Macro hardness testing for QC labs, heat-treat, metallography and AM materials work.
Case-hardening depth
Vickers CHD / SHD / Rht traverses under load
Weld seam qualification
Vickers hardness across HAZ and weld metal
Castings & forgings
Brinell up to 187.5 kg on coarse structures
AM & powder metallurgy
Hardness of LPBF / DED builds and sintered parts
Incoming & production QC
Rockwell series with Qpix T2 reporting
Failure analysis
Hardness mapping on large sections and mounts
Specifications
The Qness 200 CS combines a 0.5–187.5 kg (4.9–1839 N) test force range, a direct depth-gauge system to 0.05 µm, a 250 mm test height with 238 mm throat depth, a ø 100 mm table, a 5 MP Ethernet camera and Qpix T2 software. See the full specification table in the Specifications tab below for lens options, interfaces, field of view and options.
Not sure the Qness 200 CS is the right frame?
Compare it with the other Qness C-frame testers we supply.
Tell us the standards you test to and the largest part you need to reach — an applications engineer will confirm the indenter set, XLED lens choice and test tables before you buy, so the machine matches your parts on day one. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the Qness 200 CS through Additive Plus
- Standards-first setup — calibrated to ISO 6508 / ISO 6507 / ISO 6506 and ASTM E18 / E384 / 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 | 0.5 - 187.5 kg (4.9 - 1839 N) |
| Height adjustment | manual / spindle |
| Test height | 250 mm |
| Throat depth | 238 mm |
| Test table | ø 100 mm |
| Max. workpiece weight | "unlimited" |
| Weight of basic device | 132 kg |
| Test sequence | fully automated / electronic force application |
| Software | Qpix T2 |
| Camerasystem / Image transfer | 5 MP ethernet industrial standard |
| Interfaces | 1x USB (Front) 4x USB, 2x RJ45 (Ethernet), 1x DisplayPort, 1x RS232, 1x HDMI |
| Lenses | XLED 2, XLED 5, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
| Field of view (acc. to equipment) | 0.113 x 0.084 mm (100x) to 4.24 x 3.18 mm (XLED2) |
| Additional optioins | QATM designer pedestal, collision protection, cross laser, test anvils,prisms, data connections, barcode/QR code reader etc. |
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· Lead time: 6–10 weeks — configured to orderFrom labs running the Qness 200 CS
Unedited feedback from metrology and QC teams.
★★★★★
We run Rockwell production checks and Vickers case-depth on the same C-frame now. The direct depth gauge and electronic force cut operator variation right out.
DR
Daniel R. Metallurgical Lab Manager · Aerospace fasteners
★★★★★
The XLED Brinell lenses read soft indentations cleanly that used to scatter on us. Reference blocks reproduce in spec at every audit.
PN
Priya N. Quality Engineer · Medical devices
★★★★★
Qpix T2 reporting and the Ethernet camera cut our documentation time. Support actually knows metallography.
ML
Markus L. R&D Metallurgist · Energy components
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
Which hardness methods and scales does the Qness 200 CS run?
The Qness 200 CS is a universal C-frame tester that runs Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell on one frame across a 0.5–187.5 kg (4.9–1839 N) force range. Rockwell scales are read directly by the 0.05 µm depth-gauge system, while Vickers and Brinell indentations are evaluated optically with XLED 2 / XLED 5 lenses plus 5×, 10×, 20×, 50× and 100× objectives. Force is applied electronically in a closed loop, so there are no dead weights to hang or swap between scales.
What standards is the Qness 200 CS calibrated to?
Rockwell conforms to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18, Vickers to ISO 6507 / ASTM E384 (macro E92) and Brinell to ISO 6506 / ASTM E10. Every system is verified against certified reference blocks at install and ships with DAkkS-traceable indenters. Results are conformant to those standards — conformant, not comparable — so the numbers stand up across audits and between sites running the same method.
What is the largest load and part size the Qness 200 CS can handle?
Maximum test force is 187.5 kg (1839 N). The C-frame gives 250 mm test height and 238 mm throat depth, with a ø 100 mm test table and a wide range of anvils and prisms for large, spherical or uneven parts. Mounted on the pedestal, workpiece weight is effectively unlimited, so castings, forgings and large sections can be tested without sample preparation down to a mount.
How does the Qness 200 CS differ from the Qness 200 CSA+?
Both share the same 187.5 kg C-frame and electronic force application. The CS applies force automatically with manual XY positioning and manual spindle height, which suits single-piece and mixed-part QC. The CSA+ adds a motorized stage and sample-image camera for programmed indent patterns and unattended series. If you run high volumes or automated CHD traverses, step up to the CSA+; for flexible single-piece testing the CS is the leaner choice.
Can the Qness 200 CS automate production and incoming QC?
Yes. Electronic closed-loop force, the direct depth-gauge system and Qpix T2 software give repeatable, operator-independent Rockwell and optical results with automatic reporting. A 5-megapixel Ethernet industrial camera transfers images reliably over long distances, so the PC can sit in an external switch cabinet on the shop floor. Barcode / QR readers, cross laser and collision protection are available to speed part handling and traceability.
What are the lead time and installation process for the Qness 200 CS?
Lead time is typically 6–10 weeks, configured to order around your methods, lenses and tables. Factory-trained engineers install the system on-site, verify calibration against certified reference blocks per ISO 6508 / 6507 / 6506, and train your operators on Qpix T2. DAkkS-traceable indenters are included, and we set up tailored calibration and service intervals so the tester stays in spec between audits.
Is the Qness 200 CS suitable for additively manufactured and powder-metallurgy parts?
Yes. Vickers and Brinell characterise LPBF and DED builds, sintered PM parts, coatings and case-hardened layers, while Rockwell handles bulk hardness of heat-treated components. The XLED Brinell lenses give direct, wide-field illumination that keeps soft or porous indentations repeatable regardless of material or hardness — useful for the variable structures common in AM and PM work. Our applications team can develop the method and confirm the indenter and lens set for your samples.
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