Description

It operates according to the UCI method (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance), enabling fast, accurate and reliable hardness testing with virtually invisible surface marks. This makes it ideal for industrial inspection, quality control and hardness verification on heat-treated components.

The device uses a 136° Vickers diamond probe. During measurement, the probe vibrates at its own resonance frequency, which changes when it is pressed against the surface. Based on the frequency shift, the material properties and the contact conditions, the instrument determines the hardness of the test piece. Measurements can be displayed in HV, HRC, HRB, HB, HL and MPa, providing excellent flexibility for industrial use.

The PCE-3500 UCI hardness tester is particularly suitable for hard-edged parts and hardened surfaces, such as nitrided components, induction-hardened parts, cutting dies, presses, thick-walled components, gears, turbine blades, camshafts and weld spots. Thanks to its 360° measuring direction and interchangeable probes, it adapts easily to a wide range of demanding applications.

In addition to single measurements, the instrument provides advanced statistical functions such as MIN, MAX, average, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and histogram. Data can be stored on an SD card and evaluated later using the downloadable analysis software.

Main benefits of the PCE-3500 hardness tester

• Non-destructive hardness testing based on the UCI method
• Measures in HRC, HRB, HV, HB, HL and MPa
• Ideal for metals and hardened surfaces
• Interchangeable UCI probe for flexible applications
• Large color graphic LCD with backlight
• Data logging via SD card
• Complete statistical analysis with software support
• 360° measuring direction for versatile positioning

Recommended applications

• Quality control of metal parts
• Inspection of nitrided or induction-hardened components
• Testing of cutting dies and presses
• Measurement on gears, turbine blades and camshafts
• Hardness control on weld spots
• Non-destructive testing in industrial maintenance

Key features

• Measurement according to the UCI method
• Hardness scales: HRC, HB, HV, HRB, HL and MPa
• 360° measuring direction
• Large color LCD graphic display
• Data logging via SD card
• Interchangeable measuring probes
• Calibration for different materials
• Analysis software available for download

Technical specifications

Package contents

• 1 x PCE-3500 UCI hardness tester
• 1 x 50 N UCI probe
• 1 x 2 GB SD card
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x User manual

Note: 3 known hardness reference blocks are required for calibration.

FAQ

Does the PCE-3500 perform destructive testing?
No. The instrument uses the UCI method for non-destructive hardness testing and leaves only a microscopic mark that is generally invisible to the naked eye.

Which hardness scales can this tester measure?
The PCE-3500 measures in HV, HRC, HRB, HB, HL and MPa, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

What applications is it recommended for?
It is ideal for cutting dies, gears, hardened parts, turbine blades, camshafts, thick-walled components and weld spot hardness checks.

Can results be stored and analyzed later?
Yes. The device stores measurement data on an SD card and the results can be analyzed later using the downloadable software.

Which probe is included?
The device includes a 50 N UCI probe. An optional 10 N UCI probe can also be used for specific applications.