Bms Bulut Makina DIGIROCK-RB Quick start guide

DIGIROCK-RB
Digital Rockwell & Brinell
Hardness Tester
BMS Bulut Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
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Ada 4 No: 7-9 Başakşehir / İSTANBUL-TÜRKİYE
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OPERATIONAL MANUAL

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1Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2Standard Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3Unpacking Of Equipment--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
4Setting into Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
5Adjusting loading speed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
6Rockwell Hardness Testing (EN 6508-1, ASTM E18)------------------------------------------------------------ 5
7Brinell Hardness Testing (EN 6506-1, ASTM E10) --------------------------------------------------------------- 6
8Prior to Test------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
9Choosing the Test Load ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
10 Test Method---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
11 Setting into Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
12 Rockwell Hardness Testing (EN 6508-1, ASTM E18) --------------------------------------------------------- 9
13 Brinell Hardness Testing (EN 6506-1, ASTM E10) -----------------------------------------------------------10
14 Test Method---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
15 Prior to Test ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
15.1 Choosing the Test Load--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
16 Main Screen---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
17 Testing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
18 Test Metod ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
19 Records --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
20 Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
21 Calibration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

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1 Specifications
Pre-load (kgf)
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Test loads (kgf)
60 100, 150 for Rockwell tests
62,5 187,5 for Brinell tests
Load selection
By load selector disc
Test method
Rockwell and Brinell
Load application
Hydraulic
Max. Test height
280 mm
Depth of throat
145 mm
Machine dim’s
770x520x260 mm
Case dim’s
900x590x440 mm
Weight (net/gross)
95 /125 kg
2 Standard Accessories
Rockwell Cone Diamond Indentor
1/16"" Ball Indentor
2, 5 mm Ball Indentor
HRC Test Block
HRB Test Block
HB 2.5 / 187.5 Test Block
Flat Testing Table
V Testing Anvil For Round Parts
Hardness Conversion Table
Wooden Case For Accessories
Cover
Allen Spanners
Rubber Bellow For Elevating Screw
Instruction Manual
Calibration Certificate
HOLE ON TABLE
TABLE FOR HARDNESS TESTER
ELEVATING SCREW
MUST FREELY
WORK IN HOLE

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3 Unpacking Of Equipment
Unscrew fixing steel sheet plates of upper side to wooden base of case and hold up upper side of wooden
case by means of carrying handles. Take out two M8 bolts fastening equipment to lower wooden case.
Locate equipment on a special table (see drawing of table enclosed) and fasten two M8 bolts by means of
eye bull putting on flat testing table.
Open left cover. Take out wooden safety parts. Take out also 3 off M6 bolts of top cover by means of 5 mm
special alyen key which is in accessory box with care. Take out plastic safety parts. Equipment is now ready
for testing.
4 Setting into Operation
Before starting to test, load application lever has to be in starting position. Locate part to be tested on testing
table, Insert Indentor to holder and choose load by means of load selector disc (according to testing method
in attached table).
5 Adjusting loading speed
Load application is adjusted by hydraulic system. Hydraulic oil is filled at our works and hydraulic
application speed is adjusted at our works. (But, working at extremely high temperatures or during
transportation due to wrong handling if oil is reduced you may add some oil again. To do this, open left
cover. There are two bolts on hydraulic piston Take out bolt on the left (A1). Add some oil (Tellus 37 or
similar) while adding oil, you can use load application lever forward and backward. This helps oil to settle
down easily. You can adjust hydraulic speed, by alyen bolt on the right (B1). If you turn this bolt lock wise
load application speed is decreased, if you turn anti clockwise it is increased.
(B1)
(A1)

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6 Rockwell Hardness Testing (EN 6508-1, ASTM E18)
Rockwell Hardness testing method is evaluated from penetration depth of 120°diamond cone or ball
indenter with different dias (please refer to table enclosed).
Below application shows working procedures using Rockwell diamond cone (HRC-HRA etc.)
No
Symbol
Description
1
0
120 ° Diamond cone
2
0
Radius of diamond tip= 0,2 mm
3
F0
Pre-Load
4
F1
Additional Load
5
F
Total load F0+ F1
6
t0
Depth of penetration under pre-load, mm
7
t1
Depth of penetration under additional load, mm
8
tb
Increase in depth of penetration from F1 to F0, mm
9
e
Equality as of 0,002 mm increase of depth of penetration e= tb / 0,002
10
0
Rockwell hardness = 100-e
Below application shows working procedures using 1/16” ball indenter (HRB etc.)
No
Symbol
Description
1
D
Ball dia=1/16“ =1,5875 mm
3
F0
Pre-load
4
F1
Additional load
5
F
Total load =F0+F1
6
t0
Depth of penetration under pre-load, mm
7
t1
Depth of penetration under additional load, mm
8
tb
Increase in depth of penetration from F1 to F0, mm
9
e
Equality as of 0,002 mm increase of depth of penetration e= tb / 0,002
10
HRB/HRF
Rockwell hardness= 130-e
Surface of test specimen
Reference point
Hardness
Surface of test specimen
Reference point
Hardness

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For Rockwell tests, HRC, HRA, HRD tests Rockwell Diamond indenter to be chosen while 1/16” ball
indenter for HRB, HRF, HRG tests (see enclosed table) Using 1/8”, 1/4” ball indenters (optional) others
tests can be also achieved.
For Brinell tests, 2, 5 mm ball indenter to be used. Without using optical microscope, it is possible to see
Brinell values directly on screen (depth measurement) please see Operational Manual of DIGIROCK for test
menu enclosed. Materials to be tested by Brinell methods can easily be chosen in the menu shown below.
7 Brinell Hardness Testing (EN 6506-1, ASTM E10)
Brinell hardness testing method is made by different balls depending on material type, thickness and loads
applied. Diameters of ball indentations can be evaluated by optical system or portable microscopes.
You may also see Brinell values of Aluminyum, Copper, Brass (Bronze), Steel, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron
directly by DIGIROCK unit without using portable microscope. To do this, please refer to manual of
DIGIROCK for different materials. Insert 2, 5 mm indenter to holder. Apply position of load selector disc on
suitable load (62, 5 kgf or 187, 5 kgf) and do the same procedures as like Rockwell.
Relations with thickness of specimen, ball dia and material shown in related the table
Thickness of
material (mm)
Ball dia(mm)
P=30D2Steel,
iron, cast iron
P=10D2 Brass, Bronze,
Cupper, Aluminyum
P=D2
Soft cupper
P=5D2Lead
6 mm and up
10
3.000 kgf
1.000 kgf
500 kgf
250 kgf
3 mm and up
5
750 kgf
250 kgf
125 kgf
62,5 kgf
1,2 mm and up
2,5
187,5 kgf
62,5 kgf
31,25 kgf
15,625 kgf
0,5 mm and up
1
30 kgf
10 kgf
5 kgf
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8 Prior to Test
Pay attention load application lever is in starting position .Using table, choose suitable indenter according to
test method to be applied. Locate indenter on holder carefully and gently tighten alyen screw using alyen
key.
9 Choosing the Test Load
Choose suitable Rockwell test load according to table 2 using load selector disc (In this position, load
application lever must be in starting position). Locate part to be tested on testing anvil.

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10 Test Method
Test method
Indenter
Pre-load
(kgf)
Total load
(kgf)
Field of Application
HRA
Diamond cone
10
60
Surface hardened parts with thin cases (≥0,4 mm)
HRB
1/16" ball
10
100
Nonferrous metals, unhardened steels
HRC
Diamond cone
10
150
Hardened steels
HRD
Diamond cone
10
100
Surface hardened parts with medium cases
HRE
1/8" ball
10
100
Aluminyum and magnesium alloys, antifriction
metals, syndetic metals
HRF
1/16" ball
10
60
Annealed cupper alloys, thin sheet metals (≥ 0,6
mm)
HRG
1/16" ball
10
150
Phospor-bronze,melleable iron of medium hardness
HRH
1/8" ball
10
60
Aluminium,zinc,lead,grinding stones
HRK
1/8" ball
10
150
Antifriction and other metals of very low hardness
HRL
1/4" ball
10
60
As HRK and hard rubber
HRM
1/4" ball
10
100
As HRK and HRL,laminated wood
HRP
1/4" ball
10
150
HRR
1/2" ball
10
60
HRK,HRL or HRM and synthetic materials
HRS
1/2" ball
10
100
HRV
1/2" ball
10
150
As HRK,HRL,HRM,HRP,HRR or HRS
HR 15 N
HR 30 N
HR 45 N
Diamond cone
3
15
30
45
As HRA,HRC or HRD ,but especially thin case
depth
(≥ 0,18 mm )
HR15T
HR30T
HR45T
1/16" ball
3
15
30
45
As HRB,HRF or HRG but especially for thin sheet
metals (≥ 0,25 mm )
HR15W
HR30W
HR45W
1/8" ball
3
15
30
45
HR15X
HR30X
HR45X
1/4" ball
3
15
30
45
For metals with very low hardness and for very thin
cases, for example thin linings of antifriction
metals,HRX and HRY especially for sintered metals
HR15Y
HR30Y
HR45Y
1/2" ball
3
15
30
45

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TOP COVER
LOAD SELECTOR
ELEVATING SCREW
ARM OF NUT
TOUCH SCREEN
LOADING ARM

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11 Setting into Operation
Locate part to be tested on testing table, Insert indenter to holder and choose load by means of load selector
disc (according to testing method in attached table).
12 Rockwell Hardness Testing (EN 6508-1, ASTM E18)
Rockwell Hardness testing method is evaluated from penetration depth of 120° diamond cone or ball
indenter with different dias (please refer to table enclosed).
Below application shows working procedures using Rockwell diamond cone (HRC-HRA etc.)
No
Symbol
Description
1
0
120 ° Diamond cone
2
0
Radius of diamond tip= 0,2 mm
3
F0
Pre-Load
4
F1
Additional Load
5
F
Total load F0+ F1
6
t0
Depth of penetration under pre-load, mm
7
t1
Depth of penetration under additional load, mm
8
tb
Increase in depth of penetration from F1 to F0, mm
9
e
Equality as of 0,002 mm increase of depth of penetration e= tb / 0,002
10
0
Rockwell hardness = 100-e
Below application shows working procedures using 1/16” ball indenter (HRB etc.)
Surface of test specimen
Reference point
Hardness
Surface of test specimen
Reference point

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No
Symbol
Description
1
D
Ball dia=1/16“ =1,5875 mm
3
F0
Pre-load
4
F1
Additional load
5
F
Total load =F0+F1
6
t0
Depth of penetration under pre-load, mm
7
t1
Depth of penetration under additional load, mm
8
tb
Increase in depth of penetration from F1 to F0, mm
9
e
Equality as of 0,002 mm increase of depth of penetration e= tb / 0,002
10
HRB/HRF
Rockwell hardness= 130-e
For Rockwell tests, HRC, HRA, HRD tests Rockwell Diamond indenter to be chosen while 1/16” ball
indenter for HRB, HRF, HRG tests (see enclosed table) Using 1/8”, 1/4” ball indenters (optional) others
tests can be also achieved.
For Brinell tests, 2, 5 mm ball indenter to be used. Without using optical microscope, it is possible to see
Brinell values directly on screen (depth measurement) please see Operational Manual of DIGIROCK for test
menu enclosed. Materials to be tested by Brinell methods can easily be chosen in the menu shown below.
13 Brinell Hardness Testing (EN 6506-1, ASTM E10)
Brinell hardness testing method is made by different balls depending on material type, thickness and loads
applied. Diameters of ball indentations can be evaluated by optical system or portable microscopes.
You may also see Brinell values of Aluminum, Copper, Brass (Bronze), Steel, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron
directly by DIGIROCK unit without using portable microscope. To do this, pls refer to manual of
DIGIROCK for different materials. Insert 2, 5 mm indenter to holder. Apply position of load selector disc on
suitable load (62, 5 kgf or 187, 5 kgf) and do the same procedures as like Rockwell.
Relations with thickness of specimen, ball dia and material shown in related the table
Thickness of
material (mm)
Ball dia(mm)
P=30D2Steel,
iron, cast iron
P=10D2 Brass,
Bronze, Cupper,
Aluminyum
P=D2
Soft cupper
P=5D2Lead
6 mm and up
10
3.000 kgf
1.000 kgf
500 kgf
250 kgf
3 mm and up
5
750 kgf
250 kgf
125 kgf
62,5 kgf
1,2 mm and up
2,5
187,5 kgf
62,5 kgf
31,25 kgf
15,625 kgf
0,5 mm and up
1
30 kgf
10 kgf
5 kgf
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14 Test Method
Test method
Indenter
Pre-load
(kgf
Total load
(kgf)
Field of Application
HRA
Diamond cone
10
60
Surface hardened parts with thin cases (≥0,4 mm)
HRB
1/16" ball
10
100
Nonferrous metals, unhardened steels
HRC
Diamond cone
10
150
Hardened steels
HRD
Diamond cone
10
100
Surface hardened parts with medium cases
HRE
1/8" ball
10
100
Aluminum and magnesium alloys, antifriction
metals,synetic metals
HRF
1/16" ball
10
60
Annealed cupper alloys, thin sheet metals (≥ 0,6 mm)
HRG
1/16" ball
10
150
Phospor-bronze,melleable iron of medium hardness
HRH
1/8" ball
10
60
Aluminium,zinc,lead,grinding stones
HRK
1/8" ball
10
150
Antifriction and other metals of very low hardness
HRL
1/4" ball
10
60
As HRK and hard rubber
HRM
1/4" ball
10
100
As HRK and HRL,laminated wood
HRP
1/4" ball
10
150
HRR
1/2" ball
10
60
HRK,HRL or HRM and synthetic materials
HRS
1/2" ball
10
100
HRV
1/2" ball
10
150
As HRK,HRL,HRM,HRP,HRR or HRS
HR 15 N
HR 30 N
HR 45 N
Diamond cone
3
15
30
45
As HRA,HRC or HRD ,but especially thin case depth
(≥ 0,18 mm )
HR15T
HR30T
HR45T
1/16" ball
3
15
30
45
As HRB,HRF or HRG but especially for thin sheet
metals (≥ 0,25 mm )
HR15W
HR30W
HR45W
1/8" ball
3
15
30
45
HR15X
HR30X
HR45X
1/4" ball
3
15
30
45
For metals with very low hardness and for very thin
cases, for example thin linings of antifriction
metals,HRX and HRY especially for sintered metals
HR15Y
HR30Y
HR45Y
1/2" ball
3
15
30
45

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15 Prior to Test
Using table, choose suitable indentor according to test method to be applied. Locate indenter on holder
carefuly and gently tighten allen screw using allen key.
15.1Choosing the Test Load
Choose suitable test load on LCD screen in related menu, according to table locate part to be tested on
testing anvil.
When you push test method on touch screen, test load will be adjusted automatically.
Using upper and lower arrows, other test methods can be selected easily. Then, when
required method reached, by pushing it can be actuated.

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16 Main Screen
17 Testing
Swich on equipment by ON/ OFF button.
Apply pre-load carefully and follow movement of bargraph until it comes to final position As soon as pre-
load position is reached %100 position automatic load application will start. When it is over, unloading will
start automaticely & machine will come back to pre-laod position. Then, value will be shown on the screen.
18 Test Metod
Using buttons, TEST METHOD menu obtained. And pressing the buttons required test method can be
reached.
19 Records
RECORDS section, registration number, name, min, max, mean, standard deviation, can be seen. When
you entered the stored value in the memory ,values can be transferred to micro printer or computer.
NOTE: The total memory capacity of the device, along with 50 pieces of data below 100 separate
entries, a total of 5000 pieces.
Hardness conversions
Upper and lower tolerances limits
sign
Connecting to the computer or printer.
Radius correction for
Rockwell method
Bargraph
Test result
Testing situation
Test method
Test number /total number
Record no

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20 Settings
The point to settings, printer, date / time average number of test time, the factory setting, test the lower
limit, upper limit test sets such as language selection, are entered using the function keys.
You can see the test records on the main menu, you can delete
and transfer saved datas to the printer or computer.
You can edit the
following options
from the Settings

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During the pre-
load, if overload
occurs or wrong
application applied
related messages
shown.
Each of the 100 data
capacity, 50 memory
zones available.
Total data capacity is
5.000

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Hardness conversions
For Rockwell
tests, you can
choose radius
of round parts
Zones in the
memory can easily
be restarted & you
can examine the
results of tests
In case of sensor failure warning sign
will be shown on the right

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21 Calibration
Important Notice: During calibration, 2 point calibration system used. Therefore, for each calibration,
uppest and lowest test blocks must be choosen according to test meothods. For example, for HRC method,
uppest block value 62-65 HRC, lowest block value 22-25 HRC arasında can be choosen.
Your equipment is calibrated under related EN norms. You do not need to calibrate the equipment again.
But, if required, calibration can be made using EN norms by expert persons under suitable conditions. In
case of making mistakes during calibration, we recommend to go SETTINGS menu and use FACTORY
SEETINGS fonction. Then, you can return original calibrated values.

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You can add
correction values
for Brinell
methods
To save the calibration values as the factory settings registration password
should be requested from our company.
NOTE: If you done a wrong calibrations as the factory the calibration must be
repeated.