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- Ready-to-test package XLED Brinell lenses, DAkkS + ASTM indenters and Qpix software license
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Hardness Testers, Macro Hardness Testers
QATM Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO Macro Hardness Tester – Brinell/Vickers/Rockwell/Knoop | 0.3–3000 kgf
Manual, semi-automatic macro hardness tester from QATM — Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Knoop across the 250, 750 and 3000 kgf classes, from 0.3 to 3000 kgf under electronic closed-loop force control.
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
Referenced to ISO 6506 / ISO 6507 / ISO 6508 and ASTM E10 / E92 / E18 — the conformity your AS9100 auditor and NADCAP assessor check. DAkkS-certified indenters ship in the box, so results are conformant, not just comparable.
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.
0.3 – 3000 kgf
Force range (3 classes)
Brinell · Vickers · Rockwell · Knoop
Methods
584 × 450 mm
Test anvil
Manual / handwheel
Height adjustment
About this product
The QATM Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO is a manual, semi-automatic macro hardness tester family that runs Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Knoop across three force classes — 250, 750 and 3000 kgf — from 0.3 kgf up to 3000 kgf (2.94–29430 N) under electronic closed-loop force control, with a hand-wheel Z-axis, a 510 mm test height and XLED macro optics.
Why metrology labs choose the Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO
Three macro force classes, four methods and industrial optics on one manually operated frame.
Three force classes, one platform
Choose the 250, 750 or 3000 kgf frame. Together the M EVO family covers 0.3 kgf to 3000 kgf (2.94–29430 N) under electronic closed-loop force control — no dead weights to hang or swap.
Four methods, tool-free changes
Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Knoop on one frame. The quick-release mechanism swaps indenters without tools, and XLED lenses read soft Brinell impressions cleanly and repeatably.
Built for large, heavy parts
510 mm test height, 320 mm throat and a 584 × 450 mm anvil take unlimited workpiece weight. The swivel table tilts up to 5° with built-in grips, so bulky parts need no extra clamping.
Manual control, industrial optics
A smooth hand-wheel Z-axis positions the head by feel. A universal microscope resolves 0.1–8 mm fields, and a 5 MP Ethernet camera (up to 270 fps) streams to the PC over long cable runs.
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 frame class — 250, 750 or 3000 kgf — the indenters, XLED and objective lenses, clamping elements and Qpix software 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 6506 / 6507 / 6508 and ASTM E10 / E18 / E92, and train your operators on Qpix.
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 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO earns its place
Macro hardness and imaging for QC labs, heat-treat shops and metallography on large parts.
Brinell on forgings & castings
Macro Brinell up to 3000 kgf on heavy sections
Case-hardening depth
CHD / SHD / Rht Vickers traverses
Weld procedure qualification
Hardness surveys across the HAZ
AM & powder metallurgy
Hardness of LPBF / DED builds and sintered parts
Coatings & hardened layers
Vickers / Knoop on cases and platings
Incoming QC & failure analysis
Series testing and reporting in Qpix
Specifications
The Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO combines a 0.3 kgf – 3000 kgf test force range across three frame classes, a 510 mm test height, a 584 × 450 mm anvil, XLED and 5×–100× lenses, a 5 MP Ethernet camera and Qpix software. See the full specification table in the Specifications tab below for field-of-view, interfaces, weight and power supply.
Not sure the Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO is the right frame?
Compare it with the other Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 macro testers we supply.
Tell us the standards you test to, the largest part you need to clamp and the maximum load you run — an applications engineer will confirm the frame class, indenters and lens set before you buy, so the machine matches your parts on day one. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO through Additive Plus
- Standards-first setup — calibrated to ISO 6506 / ISO 6507 / ISO 6508 and ASTM E10 / E18 / E92, 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 250 M EVO: 1 - 250 kg (9.81 - 2450 N) Qness 750 M EVO: 0.3 – 750 kg (2.94 – 7358 N) Qness 3000 M EVO: 0.3 - 3000 kg (2.94 - 29430 N) |
| Height adjustment | manual / handwheel |
| Test height / Throat depth | 510 mm / 320 mm |
| Test anvil | 584 x 450 mm |
| Max. work piece weight | "unlimited" |
| Weight of basic machine | 490 kg |
| Test sequence | fully automatic / electronic force control |
| Software | Qpix T2 (Option: Qpix CONTROL 2 M) |
| Camerasystem / Image transfer | 5 MP Ethernet Industrial standard / up to 270FPS |
| Interfaces | 1x USB (Front) 4x USB, 2x RJ45 (Ethernet), 1x DisplayPort, 1x RS232, 1x HDMI |
| Lenses | XLED 1, XLED 2, XLED 5, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
| Field of view (acc. to equipment) | 0.113x 0.084 mm (100x) up to 7.98 x 5.97 mm (XLED 1) |
| Display | Capacitive 12“ Touch - Display |
| Power supply | 230~1/N/PE, 110~1/N/PE |
| Max. power consumption | ~ 480 W |
Want proof before you commit?
Send us your samples and we'll run a benchmark hardness measurement in our lab, then share the report and recommended method before you buy.
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Unedited feedback from metrology and QC teams.
★★★★★
For single large forgings the hand-wheel frame is exactly right — Brinell to 3000 kgf without paying for automation we do not need.
DR
Daniel R. Metallurgical Lab Manager · Heavy forgings
★★★★★
The large table and swivel grips take our bulky castings with no extra fixturing. XLED Brinell reads are repeatable at audit.
PN
Priya N. Quality Engineer · Automotive castings
★★★★★
One frame covers 0.3 to 3000 kgf across our heat-treated parts. 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 force classes does the Qness 250/750/3000 M EVO cover?
The Qness 250/750/3000 M EVO is a manually operated macro platform offered in three force classes — 250, 750 and 3000 kgf. It performs Brinell (HBW), Vickers (HV), Rockwell (HR) and Knoop (HK) macro testing with electronic closed-loop force control from 0.3 kgf up to 3000 kgf. Methods conform to ISO 6506, ISO 6507 and ISO 6508, and to ASTM E10, E92 and E18. Additive Plus configures the frame class, indenters, XLED lenses and clamping to the parts and standards you report to.
What standards is it calibrated and verified to?
Each Qness 250/750/3000 M EVO is verified against certified reference blocks and calibrated to the methods it runs: ISO 6506 / ASTM E10 for Brinell, ISO 6507 / ASTM E92 for Vickers and ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 for Rockwell. Indenters ship DAkkS-traceable. This direct and indirect verification is exactly what an AS9100 auditor or NADCAP assessor checks, so your macro-hardness results are conformant, not merely comparable.
How does the manual M model differ from the A+, E and CS/C EVO models?
The M EVO uses a smooth hand-wheel Z-axis and manual positioning, with electronic closed-loop force control — the most economical way into the EVO macro range and well suited to single-piece testing on large parts. The A+ adds a motorized XY stage and sample camera for unmanned series, the E is a universal frame with motorized dynamic height, and the CS/C is a compact C-shaped frame. Choose the M when you test large parts one at a time and want a lower entry cost.
How large and heavy a part can it test?
The M EVO offers a 510 mm test height, 320 mm throat depth and a large 584 × 450 mm anvil, and supports effectively unlimited workpiece weight when the part rests on the bench or floor. The swivel table tilts up to 5° with built-in grips so bulky parts often need no extra clamping. Taller frames are available on request. An applications engineer will confirm reach and clearance for your parts.
Can it run case-hardening depth and weld surveys?
Yes. With Qpix software the M EVO runs Vickers CHD, SHD and Rht traverses and hardness surveys across welds and heat-affected zones, and stores and reports series results. Positioning between points is manual via the hand-wheel, and XLED Brinell evaluation lenses give repeatable reads on soft Brinell impressions. For fully automated traverses across many specimens, the A+ EVO adds a motorized stage.
What is the lead time, and what does installation include?
The Qness 250/750/3000 M EVO is configured to order with a typical lead time of 6–10 weeks. Delivery through Additive Plus includes factory-trained installation, calibration and verification against reference blocks, and operator training on Qpix. The basic machine weighs about 490 kg and draws ~480 W (110/230 V), so we plan siting with you. Request a quote for pricing and a confirmed schedule.
Can it test additively manufactured parts, castings and forgings?
Yes. The M EVO validates macro hardness on LPBF and DED metal builds, sintered PM parts, castings, forgings and heat-treated sections, using Brinell up to 3000 kgf for coarse or heterogeneous structures and Vickers/Knoop/Rockwell where appropriate. Additive Plus runs metallography and AM materials work in-house, so we advise on the frame class, method and fixturing for your alloy.
Place your order, or talk to an engineer first
Order QATM Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 M EVO Macro Hardness Tester – Brinell/Vickers/Rockwell/Knoop | 0.3–3000 kgf direct, or talk to materials engineer