Calibration
Foundrax was the first company in the United Kingdom to be officially recognised for the manufacture of Brinell reference blocks, and these are recognised worldwide for their very high quality.
The current generation of our BRIN200C calibration machine – developed from our ‘DWC’ dead-weight Brinell tester – is the product of unmatched experience and extensive development and should give many years of good service. Foundrax can manufacture the BRIN200C to take into account any special software or hardware requirements that you may have.
The test forces are applied using the traditional lever and weight method but the build-up and indentation forces are monitored via a load cell, giving highly reliable and repeatable force application using the most modern closed loop control systems and software.
Using the system is simple; all the operations associated with indentation are automatic, and the indentation measurement is clear and straightforward. Only the minimum of training is required.
BRIN200C Brinell calibration machine, incorporating stand-mounted high magnification measuring microscope system, including light source, proprietary X-Y table and certified electronic indicator having an accuracy of 0.001mm or better; PC and printer, and proprietary software to create and print certificates of calibration.
The BRIN200C is used as the National Brinell Standard of both Poland and Kazakhstan.
The Foundrax DWC dead weight Brinell calibration machines cover all Brinell test scales from HBW 1/1 to HBW 10/3000 and apply the forces using pure mass. They are virtually frictionless in operation giving superbly accurate results.
Force application is governed by a closed loop system employing a specially designed servo motor control. There is no possibility of ‘overshoot’ caused by the momentum of the masses.
At the point of correct force application the masses are suspended, with no possibility of external influence on the test force.
The Foundrax DWC dead weight Brinell calibration machine was manufactured as the National Brinell Standard of India.
