Automatic Cupping Tester
Article No. 5400
Automatic Cupping Tester
Gradual deformation by indentation - automatic operation
- Automatic version
Features
The BYK-Gardner Cupping Tester is a highly precise instrument to test for elongation and deformation of coatings.
- Electro-hydraulic drive for highly reproducible results
- Can accept large and small metal panels
- Uniform cupping speed of 0.2 mm/sec.
- Optional stereo microscope for visual evaluation
Normen
Verfahren
Procedure:
- Insert the test panel into the C-opening of the instrument
- Clamp in the sample firmly
- Start cupping and simultaneously observe the process through the stereo-microscope
- Apparatus presses the cap of the spherical punch into the test panel at a uniform speed (0.2 mm/s)
- As soon as the first cracking is visible, stop the movement of the punch
- Read the cupping depth on the digital display and reset the punch
- Always carry out 3 tests for each sample
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