Metrix+ HT WB 01 Webster Hardness Tester for Aluminium Profiles

A. Product Overview

The HT WB 01 Webster Hardness Tester for Aluminium Profiles is designed for fast and convenient hardness measurement of aluminium and aluminium alloy components.

Webster hardness testing is particularly useful in industries where aluminium profiles, extrusions, sheets, pipes and fabricated components need to be checked quickly without using a large benchtop hardness testing machine.

The HT WB 01 provides a 0 to 20 HW measuring range with a resolution of 0.5 HW. It is compact, portable and designed for simple one hand operation, making it useful for routine inspection and production quality control.

It can be used for materials including:

• Aluminium profiles
• Aluminium extrusions
• Aluminium alloys
• Aluminium pipes and tubes
• Aluminium plates and sheets
• Aluminium workpieces
• Copper
• Brass
• Other suitable softer metal components

The instrument is especially practical for manufacturers and quality teams who need to perform repeated hardness checks directly on components. 

B. Working Principle

The HT WB 01 Webster Hardness Tester works using the indentation principle.

A specially designed needle or indenter is pressed against the surface of the material being tested. When pressure is applied, the needle penetrates the surface of the sample.

The instrument measures the depth of penetration produced by the needle. This penetration depth is then used to determine the hardness of the material on the Webster hardness scale.

In simple terms:

Harder material means less penetration.

Softer material means greater penetration.

The HT WB 01 displays the resulting hardness value in the HW Webster hardness scale, allowing the operator to quickly evaluate the hardness of aluminium profiles and related components. 

C. Why Is the HT WB 01 Used?

The HT WB 01 is used because aluminium hardness can be an important indicator of material condition, heat treatment and overall manufacturing consistency.

For aluminium profile manufacturers, checking hardness helps determine whether the manufactured material meets the expected quality requirements.

The tester is useful for:

• Checking hardness of aluminium profiles and extrusions
• Performing incoming material inspection
• Checking aluminium after heat treatment
• Comparing hardness between different production batches
• Performing quality control during manufacturing
• Testing finished aluminium components
• Checking pipes, plates, sheets and fabricated aluminium parts
• Carrying out quick on site hardness inspection
• Identifying variations in material hardness
• Reducing dependence on large laboratory hardness testers for routine checks

Its portability makes it particularly useful where components are difficult or inconvenient to take to a laboratory testing machine.

D. Suitable Buyers

The HT WB 01 Webster Hardness Tester is suitable for:

• Aluminium profile manufacturers
• Aluminium extrusion manufacturers
• Aluminium window and door profile manufacturers
• Aluminium fabrication companies
• Aluminium tube and pipe manufacturers
• Aluminium sheet and plate manufacturers
• Metal processing industries
• Heat treatment companies
• Quality control departments
• Quality assurance laboratories
• Inspection agencies
• Material testing laboratories
• Engineering companies
• Automotive component manufacturers
• Aerospace component manufacturers working with suitable aluminium components
• Aluminium traders and stockists requiring material inspection
• Research and development departments
• Industrial maintenance and inspection teams

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Metrix Plus HT WB 01?

The HT WB 01 is a portable Webster hardness tester designed primarily for measuring the hardness of aluminium, aluminium alloys and other suitable soft metals.

2. What is the measuring range of the HT WB 01?

The tester has a Webster hardness measuring range of 0 to 20 HW. 

3. Can the HT WB 01 be used for aluminium profiles?

Yes. It is particularly suitable for quick hardness testing of aluminium profiles, extrusions, pipes, plates and other aluminium workpieces.

4. Can it test aluminium extrusions?

Yes. Aluminium extrusion hardness testing is one of the important applications of a Webster hardness tester.

5. How does a Webster hardness tester work?

A specific needle or indenter is pressed into the material. The instrument evaluates the depth of penetration and uses it to determine the hardness of the sample.

6. What hardness scale does the HT WB 01 use?

The HT WB 01 uses the HW Webster hardness scale.

7. What is the resolution of the HT WB 01?

The specified resolution is 0.5 HW. 

8. Can it be operated with one hand?

Yes. The HT WB 01 is designed for simple one hand operation, making repeated testing convenient during production and inspection.

9. Can the HT WB 01 test copper and brass?

Yes. The manufacturer also identifies copper and brass among the suitable materials for this Webster hardness tester.

10. Is the HT WB 01 suitable for production line quality control?

Yes. Its portable construction and fast testing method make it suitable for routine quality inspection of aluminium profiles and similar components.

11. Is it suitable for incoming material inspection?

Yes. It can be used to compare the hardness of incoming aluminium materials and components before they enter manufacturing or fabrication processes.

12. Can it be used for aluminium pipes and plates?

Yes. The manufacturer specifically identifies aluminium pipes, plates and workpieces as suitable applications. 

13. What industries commonly use a Webster hardness tester?

Common applications include aluminium extrusion, metal fabrication, window and door profile manufacturing, automotive components, industrial manufacturing, material inspection and quality control.

14. Why use a Webster hardness tester instead of a laboratory hardness tester?

A Webster hardness tester provides a convenient way to perform quick hardness checks directly on suitable components. This makes it practical for production floors, incoming inspection and field testing where frequent measurements are required.

15. What accessories are supplied with the HT WB 01?

The listed standard accessories include the main unit, standard Webster block, presser or needle, wrench, screwdriver, anvil handle, manual and carrying case.