The alphaDUR mini is a portable hardness tester. Vickers hardness is measured according to the UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) method. The measured Vickers hardness can be converted to Brinell hardness (HB), Rockwell hardness (HRC or HRB) or tensile strength (N/mm2) according to DIN standard 50150. Up to 100 000 readings including hardness, date, time and measuring parameter can be stored to the internal memory of the alphaDUR mini. The memory can be divided into sections for use by different users or projects. Saved series of measurements, including statistics, can be readily displayed or printed. The program alphaSOFT (not included with the alphaDUR mini) is used to transfer the series to a PC. In addition to the permanent storage, the readings can be temporarily saved so that statistics can be computed even if the readings are not permanently saved.
