Hit 300 is a high-quality yet low-cost nano hardness tester designed for every user and environment. The easy, automated Hit 300 allows users to run 600 measurements each hour, even while they are away.
Active anti-vibration damping maintains precision in any environment. A revolutionary 2-laser targeting mechanism provides <1 mm precision when targeting the sample. Designed with utility in mind: setup takes about 15 minutes, and training to the first result takes only an hour.
- The easiest-to-use nanoindentation tester available
- Less than half the cost of similar instruments
- Active anti-vibration isolation
- Three-year guarantee
- Ready to start measuring in 15 minutes
Indentation Testing for Everyone
Hit 300 - No expertise needed
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Easy to Operate
- Start without becoming an expert
- Sturdy construction with a top surface reference ring
- Step-by-step software workflow
Challenge
Indentation testing is a difficult and crucial approach for learning more about material surface qualities, which are typically directly connected to their performance in a final product. In addition to a certain budget, a specialist is required to operate the instrument.
Solution
Hit 300 includes a few features that make indentation testing more accessible. The indenter is already attached, and a calibration can be completed in less than 15 minutes. A top surface reference ring shields the indenter from collisions and eliminates the falsifying effect of thermal drift. The software is user-friendly and guides users through the procedure step by step.
Benefit
Finally, users can measure the material in-house. All findings are available immediately, and every lab staff member can use the device.
Hit the Target
- Target with accuracy <1 mm
- No microscope needed
- The most straightforward targeting system on the market
Hit 300 - Measure specific areas
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Challenge
Measuring a tiny sample or going to a particular measuring area is challenging. Usually, an optical microscope—costly and time-consuming—is usually needed.
Solution
A special incorporated laser cross allows users to find the exact location where measurements need to be taken on the sample's surface.
Benefit
Benefit from a targeting accuracy below 1 mm.
Unshakeable
Hit 300 - Noisy environment
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- Active electronic anti-vibration table
- Measure everywhere, from lab to production facilities
- Vibration damping four times faster
Challenge
Nanoindentation testing is a highly sensitive approach heavily influenced by mechanical vibrations, resulting in incorrect findings.
Solution
The Hit 300 has an active electronic anti-vibration table that dampens vibrations four times faster than traditional air vibration isolation tables.
Benefit
Install the device wherever feasible, from laboratories to manufacturing sites.
Robust
Hit 300 - Resilient
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- Three-year warranty
- Even for QC in the heavy-duty industry
- Failure-proof design
Challenge
Nanoindentation testers are often delicate equipment, rendering them unsuitable for applications like quality control in heavy-duty industries.
Solution
Hit 300 is the most reliable nanohardness tester on the market. All parts have been tested to the highest lifetime requirements.
Benefit
Anton Paar is confident in Hit 300’s capacity to withstand even the most demanding applications, so they provide a three-year guarantee with no necessary maintenance.
Training in 1 Hour
Hit 300 - User training
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- Start measuring right after delivery
- Installation in 15 min
- User training within one hour
Challenge
Nanoindentation testers are complicated equipment. New users often require one to two days of extensive instruction before they can begin measuring their own samples.
Solution
Hit 300 is delivered and fully configured; thus, installation takes less than 15 minutes. Using it is so simple that user training often takes about an hour.
Benefit
Measurement should begin as soon as the equipment is supplied, and additional users should be trained as needed.
Industrial Use
Measure Real Products
Hit 300 - Measure real products
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- For small to large samples
- Measure the real products without prior preparation
- 90 mm travel range on the Z-axis
Challenge
Nanoindentation testers frequently limit sample sizes; some produced parts may not fit into the device.
Solution
Hit 300’s 90 mm travel range on the Z axis allows it to measure samples ranging in size from 0.1 mm to 90 mm in height.
Benefit
Measure the products without additional preparation.
Automation
Hit 300 - Automated measurements
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- 40 mm X motorized table
- Up to 600 measurements/hour
- Unlimited number of user protocols
Challenge
Since time is money, there is no need to waste it waiting for the nanoindentation measurements so users can tackle other tasks.
Solution
The Hit 300 includes a 40 mm motorized X table to enable a variety of automated measurements. Furthermore, measurement methods can be stored, enabling one-click measurement initiation.
Benefit
Measure up to 600 times each hour while the user does other things.
Compact Size
Hit 300 - Compact size
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- Benchtop instrument
- Less than 1 m2 needed
- Flawless operation, even in limited spaces
Challenge
Large lab spaces are often unavailable for equipment testing, particularly in industrial settings.
Solution
The Hit 300 is a small tabletop instrument that can be placed in less than 1 m².
Benefit
The instrument also works well in small places.
Compliance
Hit 300 - Product compliance
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- Compliance with industry standards
- ISO 14577
- ASTM E-2536
Challenge
Conformance to defined standards is essential for performing appropriate and verifiable quality control.
Solution
Hit 300 is completely compliant with ISO 14577 and ASTM-E2546.
Benefit
Results that completely comply with industry standards result in a high-quality product ready for further manufacturing.
Beyond Hardness
Hit 300 - Properties beyond hardness
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- Dynamic mode (sinus mode) by default
- Investigation of depth-related properties
- Measurement of viscoelastic properties
Challenge
Dynamic mode, often known as “continuous stiffness measurement”, is typically reserved for high-end equipment.
Solution
By default, Hit 300 supports dynamic mode (sinus mode).
Benefit
Investigate depth-related features or assess the viscoelastic properties of your samples without incurring additional fees.
Educational Use
Affordable
Hit 300 - Affordable instrument
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- Improve educational skills
- Create tomorrow’s experts
- Nanoindentation testing finally made affordable
Challenge
Nanoindentation is a valuable method for all future mechanical engineers. However, due to the expensive cost, few universities can afford such an instrument.
Solution
Hit 300 is the first high-performance nanohardness tester at an affordable price.
Benefit
All universities can now supply their students with an instrument for learning and practicing nanomechanical testing.
Education Package
Hit 300 - Educational package
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- Teach nanoindentation testing
- Comprehensive material coming with the instrument
- Let students safely practice with the instrument
Challenge
Learning the nanoindentation testing technique is usually a lengthy procedure that involves many hours of research and several unsuccessful experiments.
Solution
The instructional package includes everything required to teach nanoindentation testing, from theoretical presentations to practical tests on samples.
Benefit
Teach nanoindentation testing in an accessible and practical way.
Applications
Hard Coatings
Hit 300 - Hard coatings
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- Resolution of 0.01 nm to measure thin hard coatings
- Max load of 500 mN to measure thick hard coatings
- PVD/CVD coatings measured with ease.
Challenge
Indentation testing is the sole way to determine coated materials' hardness and elastic modulus. Measuring thin coatings (0.5-5 µm) accurately requires modest indentation depths.
Solution
Hit 300 employs well-established technology to provide a versatile instrument. With a depth resolution of 0.01 nm, it can precisely measure thin hard films (down to 200 nm) and thick coatings of several µm with a maximum load of 500 mN.
Benefit
Measure the hardness and elastic modulus of thin to thick hard coatings with exceptional precision and ease.
Depth Function
Hit 300 - Functional gradient materials
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- Measure a sample's mechanical properties in function of depth
- No need to prepare sample cross-section
- Measure the properties of FGM
Challenge
Functional graded materials (FGM) show how their mechanical characteristics change with depth. They cannot be measured using traditional procedures.
Solution
The dynamic mode of the instrument records the evolution of mechanical characteristics at different depths directly from the top.
Benefit
Investigate the depth-related features of the products without prior sample preparation.
Polymers
Hit 300 - Polymers
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- Measure the viscoelastic properties of your products: E', E", and loss factor (Tan S)
- Measure both coating or bulk polymer materials
- Nanoindentation of polymers
Challenge
Polymers are time-dependent materials that have both elastic and viscous characteristics.
Solution Hit 300’s dynamic mode uses nanoindentation to assess the viscoelastic characteristics of polymers.
Benefit
Users can determine the storage modulus E', loss modulus E'', and loss factor Tan ẟ of polymer samples in coating or bulk format.
Bulk Materials
Hit 300 - Bulk materials
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- One instrument, various properties
- Measure hardness, elastic modulus, and more properties with a single measurement.
- Investigate bulk materials' surface properties
Challenge
Bulk material hardness and elastic modulus are often tested using standard procedures (Vickers, Brinell, and tensile tests). These procedures necessitate several instruments and extensive testing time. Tensile testing is also highly specific in terms of sample geometry.
Solution
Nanoindentation is a technique for determining the hardness and elastic modulus of materials in a single measurement.
Benefit
Measure hardness, elastic modulus, and various other mechanical parameters with a single quick measurement.
Technical Specifications
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| Maximum load |
500 mN |
| Load noise floor [rms] |
≤ 1 μN |
| Load resolution |
0.02 μN |
| Depth range |
200 μm |
| Depth resolution |
0.01 nm |
| Depth noise floor [rms] |
≤0.3 nm |
| Frame compliance |
≤0.3 μm/N |
| Motorized X table travel range |
40 mm |
| Manual Y table travel range |
40 mm |
| Anti-vibration table included |
Yes, an active electronic system |
| Laser indicating indentation position |
Crosshair |
| Optional video camera |
≥3x magnification; resolution 5.04 megapixel |
| Dimensions (width x depth x height) |
269 mm x 259 mm x 420 mm |
| Weight |
13,5 kg |
| Standard compliance |
ISO 14577, ISO 19278, ASTM E2546 |