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Hardness Testers, Rockwell Hardness Testers
QATM Qness 150 RCS Rockwell Hardness Tester – Rockwell/Vickers/Brinell | up to 150 kgf
The Qness 150 RCS incorporates the best of all proven concepts and practices
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 6508 / ISO 6507 / ISO 6506 and ASTM E18 / E384 / E10 — 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.
Up to 150 kgf
Max test force (1471.5 N)
Rockwell + Vickers + Brinell
Combined methods, one C-frame
180 / 180 mm
Test height / horizontal reach
Qpix T2R
Software + camera evaluation
About this product
The QATM Qness 150 RCS is a combined C-frame hardness tester that runs direct-reading Rockwell alongside optical Vickers and Brinell in one rigid frame, with closed-loop test forces up to 150 kgf (1471.5 N) and Qpix T2R software driving the sequence.
Why metrology labs choose the Qness 150 RCS
Rockwell plus optical Vickers and Brinell on one C-frame, sized for large production parts.
Rockwell and optical methods, one frame
Runs direct-reading Rockwell (ISO 6508 / ASTM E18) alongside optical Vickers and Brinell (ISO 6507 / 6506, ASTM E384 / E10) — one C-frame for scale-based and indent-measured methods.
Closed-loop force to 150 kgf
Test forces up to 150 kgf (1471.5 N) cover the full Rockwell scale set plus optical Brinell and Vickers loads. The Qness 60 RCS variant covers up to 62.5 kgf (613.1 N) for lighter work.
C-frame reach and stability
180 mm test height and 180 mm horizontal throat with a ø 100 mm anvil take large and awkward parts. The 120 kg frame holds indentation geometry stable through the load cycle.
Camera evaluation and Qpix T2R
Integrated optics measure Vickers and Brinell indents automatically, while Qpix T2R software drives the test sequence, logs results and exports reports over RS232 or Ethernet.
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 around the parts and standards you test — Rockwell scales, optical Vickers and Brinell loads, indenters, anvils and the Qpix T2R license.
Step 02
Install & train on-site
Factory-trained engineers install the system, verify calibration against certified reference blocks per ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 and ISO 6507 / 6506, and train your operators on Qpix T2R.
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 150 RCS earns its place
Rockwell and optical hardness for QC labs, heat-treat verification and metallography.
Incoming & batch QC
Direct-reading Rockwell on production parts
Heat-treat verification
Rockwell and Brinell on hardened and case-hardened parts
Weld qualification
Optical Vickers and Brinell across the HAZ
Coatings & platings
Optical Vickers on layers and sections
AM & powder metallurgy
Hardness of LPBF / DED builds and sintered parts
Failure analysis
Rockwell and optical indents on components
Specifications
The Qness 150 RCS combines closed-loop test forces up to 150 kgf (1471.5 N), 180 mm test height and horizontal reach, a ø 100 mm anvil, a 120 kg frame and Qpix T2R software with RS232 and Ethernet interfaces. See the full specification table in the Specifications tab below for the complete method set, forces, dimensions, interfaces and power supply.
Not sure the Qness 150 RCS is the right frame?
Compare it with the other Qness testers we supply.
Tell us the standards you test to and the parts you need to reach — an applications engineer will confirm the Rockwell scales, optical loads, indenters and anvils before you buy, so the machine matches your parts on day one. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the Qness 150 RCS 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.
- Rockwell plus optical Vickers and Brinell on one C-frame, with method development from a team that runs metallography and AM materials in-house.
- Tailored service and calibration plans; sub-24h engineer response across 23 countries.
| Brand | QATM |
| Test force area | Qness 150 RCS: 150 kg (1471.5 N) Qness 60 RCS: 62.5 kg (613.1 N) |
| Test height horizontal reach | 180 mm / 180 mm |
| Test anvil | ø 100 mm |
| Weight of basic device | 120 kg |
| Software | Qpix T2R |
| Interfaces | 1 x RS232 C, 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) |
| Power supply | 230~1/N/PE, 110~1/N/PE |
| Max. power consumption | ~ 360 W |
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· Lead time: 3–6 weeks — made to orderFrom labs running the Qness 150 RCS
Unedited feedback from metrology and QC teams.
★★★★★
We run Rockwell on production parts and optical Vickers on the same mounts without changing machines. Batch QC and heat-treat sign-off now happen on one frame.
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Daniel R. Metallurgical Lab Manager · Aerospace fasteners
★★★★★
Reference blocks reproduce in spec at every audit, and the C-frame reach handles parts our old bench tester never could.
PN
Priya N. Quality Engineer · Medical devices
★★★★★
Qpix T2R reporting and camera evaluation of Brinell indents cut our documentation time. Support actually knows metallography.
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Markus L. R&D Metallurgist · Energy components
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What hardness methods and scales does the Qness 150 RCS run?
The Qness 150 RCS combines direct-reading Rockwell with optical Vickers and Brinell in one C-frame. Rockwell runs the full scale set per ISO 6508 / ASTM E18, reading hardness straight from indentation depth. Vickers and Brinell are evaluated optically from the indent per ISO 6507 / ASTM E384 and ISO 6506 / ASTM E10, with the integrated camera measuring the diagonals or impression diameter. That gives you scale-based and indent-measured results on the same machine, up to 150 kgf (1471.5 N) test force.
Which standards is the Qness 150 RCS calibrated to?
Every Qness 150 RCS ships calibrated to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 for Rockwell and ISO 6507 / ISO 6506 and ASTM E384 / E10 for optical Vickers and Brinell. Indenters are DAkkS-certified and traceable, and the system is verified against certified reference blocks during on-site install. That is the conformity your AS9100 auditor and NADCAP assessor look for, so results are conformant to the standard, not just internally comparable. We supply the certificates and can set up a recurring calibration plan.
What is the maximum test force and part size on the Qness 150 RCS?
The Qness 150 RCS applies closed-loop test forces up to 150 kgf (1471.5 N), covering the full Rockwell scale set and optical Brinell and Vickers loads in that range. The C-frame gives 180 mm test height and 180 mm horizontal reach with a ø 100 mm anvil, so it takes large and awkward parts a benchtop tester cannot. The 120 kg frame keeps indentation geometry stable through the load cycle. A lighter Qness 60 RCS variant covers up to 62.5 kgf (613.1 N).
How does the Qness 150 RCS differ from the Qness 150 R and 150 CS?
All three share the 150 load class. The Qness 150 R is Rockwell-only — direct-reading depth measurement without optical methods. The Qness 150 CS is a universal C-frame that runs Rockwell plus optical Vickers and Brinell with more automation options. The Qness 150 RCS sits between them: it combines Rockwell with optical Vickers and Brinell in one frame with Qpix T2R, so you get both method types without stepping up to a fully automated stage. Tell us your parts and we will confirm the right frame.
Can the Qness 150 RCS automate a Rockwell workflow?
Yes. Qpix T2R software drives the Rockwell test sequence — preliminary and total force application, dwell and readout — and logs results automatically, so batch Rockwell QC runs consistently operator to operator. For Vickers and Brinell, the integrated camera measures the indent and Qpix T2R records the value and exports the report over RS232 or Ethernet. You can build method templates per part number and pull traceable records for audits.
What is the lead time and what does install include?
Lead time for the Qness 150 RCS is typically 6–10 weeks, configured to order. Delivery includes factory-trained on-site installation, calibration against certified reference blocks to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 and the optical standards, and operator training on Qpix T2R. DAkkS-traceable indenters ship in the box. After install you have method support with a sub-24h engineer response, and we can arrange a tailored service and recalibration plan. Request a quote for pricing and current lead time.
Can the Qness 150 RCS test additively manufactured and powder-metallurgy parts?
Yes. The Qness 150 RCS measures hardness on LPBF and DED metal builds, sintered powder-metallurgy parts, hardened and case-hardened components, welds and coatings. Rockwell gives fast bulk-hardness verification on production parts, while optical Vickers resolves finer features such as heat-affected zones and thin layers on sections. If you are not ready for a full system, send us samples and our lab will run a benchmark measurement and recommend the method before you buy.
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