SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH: Maximum Precision and Efficiency with ZwickRoell Technology
Case Study
- Customer: SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH
- Location: Westhausen, Germany
- Industry: Contract Testing
- Topic: SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH is setting new standards in automated hardness testing with the DuraScan 80 G5.
SPC Werkstofflabor: reliability and precision in metal processing
SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH is a renowned testing laboratory specializing in materials analysis and quality assurance, particularly in metal processing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced materials experts, the company from Westhausen, Germany, offers a wide range of services. This includes material characterization, damage analysis and other specific quality tests such as non-destructive materials testing. SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH develops customized solutions that are precisely tailored to the requirements of their customers from various industrial sectors. The laboratory is known for its precise, efficient and standardized testing procedures, which enable customers to guarantee high quality standards.
The task
Optimization of hardness testing for hardened components
Without automation, laboratories can quickly reach their limits when testing the hardness of case-hardened and surface-hardened components. Bottlenecks occur, especially if only one test anvil is available: while a component is being measured, other test jobs have to wait, which slows down the entire process. Manual positioning and measurement are time-consuming and error-prone, especially for complex components with multiple test points. In addition, testing personnel is heavily tied up as they have to constantly change components and monitor the test sequence. This leads to inefficient workflows, longer throughput times and potential inaccuracies due to human factors.
The SPC materials laboratory specializes in testing demanding materials such as hardened steel, weld seams and tempered steels. Precision, reproducibility and fast execution are essential to meet the high industry standards. In view of these challenges, the laboratory was looking for an automated solution for hardness testing that would not only shorten throughput times, but also increase the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results. The aim was to implement a technology that would enable consistent and accurate test results while improving the efficiency of the entire test process.
The ZwickRoell solution
DuraScan 80 G5: increased efficiency through automated hardness testing
The introduction of ZwickRoell's DuraScan 80 G5 marks a turning point in the hardness testing of case-hardened and surface-hardened components, for example. This device automates the testing process and performs precise measurements along defined test sections, leading to consistent and reproducible results.
The modern testing software of the DuraScan 80 G5 ensures efficient and error-free evaluation of the test data. This advanced technology helps the company to meet and maintain high quality standards. A particularly advantageous feature of the device is the large test anvil. This enables the simultaneous use of two 6-position specimen holders, significantly reducing wait times and facilitating continuous, uninterrupted hardness testing. By using the DuraScan 80 G5, the company optimizes their testing processes, minimizes the susceptibility to errors and increases efficiency in the laboratory by ensuring fast and precise processing of testing orders.
“With the DuraScan 80 G5, we are optimizing our hardness testing at the highest level - precisely, efficiently and fully automatically. A real innovation that takes our testing processes to the next level.”
M. Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Schaupp , Site Manager and Authorized Signatory at SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH
The result
Faster and more accurate hardness testing
At SPC Werkstofflabor GmbH, the introduction of the DuraScan 80 G5 in automated hardness testing has significantly improved precision and efficiency in the evaluation of hardened components. This system makes it possible to create precise hardness profiles along the surface layers, for example. Precise positioning at predefined measuring points ensures consistent and repeatable results that are independent of human factors.
Each measurement is documented in detail, including the hardness curves, which enables comprehensive and seamless quality control. The large test anvil enables the simultaneous use of two 6-fold specimen holders, which significantly shortens throughput times and achieves fast results.
Even with complex component geometries, the DuraScan 80 G5 delivers reliable and precise tests, ensuring a high level of accuracy in quality assessment. Overall, the DuraScan 80 G5 offers an efficient, precise and traceable solution for assessing the quality of components, strengthening the company's position in quality testing. By implementing automated systems, these challenges can be effectively overcome, significantly increasing the efficiency and accuracy of hardness testing.
