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- Automated tester with indentor extension, cross-laser, DMC scanner and QPIX software
- Install, run-off training and a professional service plan
Hardness Testers, Customized Solutions
Crank shaft testing incl. flank testing
The QATM crankshaft hardness & flank testing system is a custom automated hardness tester for crankshafts — reaching stroke and main bearings through 360°, guide-bearing flanks and sprockets, with an indenter extension for hard-to-reach locations and full traceability through the QPIX software.
- ✔ 360° stroke & main-bearing testing · guide-bearing flank & sprocket testing
- ✔ Indenter extension + cross-laser test-point locating · stored programs
- ✔ DMC/QR part traceability · fully integrated into your quality management system
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
Built for driveline QA
What your crankshaft QA actually checks
Every bearing, even the unreachable ones
Stroke and main bearings are tested through 360°, plus guide-bearing flanks and sprockets — with an indenter extension and cross-laser pointer that reach and locate test points a fixed head can't. Stored programs run the same sequence on every part for repeatable, traceable results.
An applications engineer on the line
QATM builds each cell to your crankshaft family and takt. Additive Plus scopes the automation, indenter reach and QPIX traceability with engineers who run hardness testing in-house, then supports calibration and service. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
360°
Bearing access
Flanks + bearings
Test positions
Cross-laser
Point positioning
DMC / QR
Part identification
QM-integrated
Result data flow
About this product
Crankshaft hardness & flank testing system is a custom automated hardness tester built by QATM for crankshafts and similar driveline parts. It reaches stroke and main bearings through 360°, guide-bearing flanks and sprockets — with an indenter extension for hard-to-reach locations and full part traceability through the QPIX software platform.
Why driveline QA teams choose this system
Crankshaft hardness has to be verified on surfaces a standard tester simply can’t reach — this system is built around exactly that.
360° bearing testing
Stroke and main-bearing testing through a full 360°, plus testing on the side of the guide bearing and sprocket testing — the full crankshaft, not just accessible faces.
Reaches hard-to-reach points
An indenter extension makes hardness testing possible in extremely hard-to-reach places, while a cross-laser pointer locates each test point precisely and repeatably.
Traceability by DMC/QR
Program selection and part-data filling through an integrated DMC code scanner; the QPIX software also supports barcode and QR readers for closed-loop part traceability.
QMS-integrated, program-driven
Stored test programs run the same sequence every part, and the system is fully integrated into your quality management system for automatic result logging.
How Additive Plus delivers the crankshaft tester
Engineered to your part family and line — one partner from specification to sign-off.
Step 01
Specify to your parts
Crankshaft family, test locations (bearings, flanks, sprockets), method and cycle time defined around your parts and takt.
Step 02
Install and integrate
Automation, indenter extension and QPIX commissioned on site, with DMC/QR traceability and a link into your quality management system.
Step 03
Validate and support
Method validation, calibration against certified reference blocks, operator training and a service plan for reliable, traceable results.
What the system tests
The system is designed for hardness verification across the whole crankshaft: stroke bearings and main bearings through 360°, the sides of guide bearings, and sprockets — including flank testing on features a fixed indenter cannot reach. Stored programs, cross-laser test-point location and the indenter extension keep every test consistent, while the QPIX platform records results and links them to the scanned part. See the specifications tab below for the configured test methods and integration options.
Test coverage on the crankshaft
Every hardness-critical feature, including the ones a standard bench tester misses.
Stroke bearings
360° testing around the journal
Main bearings
Full 360° coverage
Guide-bearing flanks
Side-of-bearing flank testing
Sprockets
Sprocket hardness testing
Hard-to-reach features
Indenter extension access
Part traceability
DMC / QR / barcode via QPIX
Need a different automated hardness cell?
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Tell us your crankshaft family, test locations and takt — an applications engineer will scope the automation, indenter reach and QPIX traceability, and hand over a configured, calibrated cell. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the crankshaft tester through Additive Plus
- Custom hardness cells engineered from one source — automation and hardness testing together, made in Austria
- Reaches bearings, flanks and sprockets with an indenter extension and cross-laser test-point locating
- QPIX traceability with DMC/QR/barcode and full integration into your quality management system
- Installation, calibration, training and a tailored service plan · <24h response · 200+ systems delivered across 23 countries
| Brand | QATM |
| Application | Crankshaft hardness & flank testing |
| Test locations | Stroke & main bearings (360°), guide-bearing flanks, sprockets |
| Test-point locating | Cross laser pointer + indenter extension |
| Traceability | DMC / QR / barcode via QPIX software |
| Integration | Quality management system / ERP |
| Configuration | Engineered to order |
Product videos
See it run on your crankshaft first
Send a representative crankshaft or the test-position drawing and our engineers will propose the indentor reach, fixturing and cycle before you commit.
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Unedited feedback from quality and manufacturing teams
★★★★★
We finally test the bearing flanks that our bench tester could never reach — and every result lands in the quality system tied to the part's DMC.
DR
D. R. Quality Engineer · Automotive
★★★★★
The cross-laser positioning made operator placement repeatable — our test points are now exactly where the drawing specifies, every shaft.
PS
P. S. Manufacturing Engineer · Heavy-duty engines
★★★★★
One partner engineered the fixturing, the code scanning and the QM link. It went from drawing to a validated cell without us integrating anything ourselves.
LF
L. F. Process Owner · Driveline
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What features of a crankshaft can this system test?
The crankshaft hardness tester covers stroke bearings and main bearings through a full 360°, the sides of guide bearings (flank testing) and sprockets. It is built specifically to verify hardness on the whole crankshaft, including surfaces a fixed bench tester can't reach, using stored programs so every part follows the same test sequence.
How does it reach hard-to-reach test points?
An indenter extension makes hardness testing possible in extremely hard-to-reach places on the crankshaft, and a cross-laser pointer locates each test point precisely. Together they let the system test bearing flanks and recessed features that a standard fixed indenter geometry cannot access, without compromising the repeatability of the reading.
Which hardness methods does the crankshaft tester use?
The test method is configured to your specification — typically Rockwell or Vickers for crankshaft bearing surfaces — with the appropriate indenter and load. Because the system is engineered to order, Additive Plus and QATM set the method, indenter extension geometry and cycle around your parts and the standard you test to. The specifications tab lists the configured method for your build.
How does the system handle part traceability?
Program selection and part-data filling run through an integrated DMC code scanner, and the QPIX software platform also supports barcode and QR-code readers. Scanning a part selects the correct test program and links every hardness result to that part, giving closed-loop traceability from the incoming crankshaft to the stored measurement record.
Does it integrate with our quality management system?
Yes. The crankshaft hardness tester is fully integrated into your quality management system, so results are logged automatically against the scanned part and can be forwarded to your database or ERP. That makes the hardness data auditable and removes manual transcription between the test cell and your quality records.
Is testing automated or manual?
Testing is program-driven and automated. Stored test programs, selected by scanning the part, run the defined sequence of test points on each crankshaft, while the cross-laser pointer and indenter extension position each measurement. The degree of part handling and automation is configured to your line, from operator-loaded cells to fully automatic feeding.
What is the lead time, and what do installation and support include?
The crankshaft hardness tester is engineered to order, typically 4–7 months depending on automation. Delivery includes installation, integration with your quality management system, calibration against certified reference blocks, operator training and a tailored service plan. The system is built in Austria; leasing and financing are available for capital equipment.
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