Our Offer Non-Destructive Control of the
Surface Hardening Depth (SHD)
Control of the Surface Hardening Depth (SHD) in induction-, flame- or
laser-hardened parts using the Ultrasonic Backscatter Technique.
Test Instruments & Equipment About Us
• non-destructive SHD control (manual, semi-automated and automated scanning) The Quality Network (Q NET) offers test instruments and innovative solutions for non-destructive
• instruments for ultrasonic and eddy current testing testing of materials, technical components and structures.
• eddy current systems for fast screening and sorting
Q NET was founded in 1992 as a spin-off company of the Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive
• development of custom sensor systems
Testing (IZFP). Q NET has close links with national and international research and development in-
stitutions in the fields of inspection, materials technology and instrument manufacturing. This co-
Testing Services operation enables us to bring current knowledge and the latest results of applied research
• feasibility studies on parts provided by the customer and development to the market in accordance with the customers' requirements.
• supplementary metallographic examinations by a certified laboratory The benefit for our customers is our priority: quality costs can be reduced while the verifiable qua-
• customer support in the factory (process introduction, rules & regulations, tests) lity and reliability of processes and products is improved. Our customers have access to an
international network of companies and benefit from a worldwide technology and service
Consulting Services transfer.
• advice on the selection of suitable test methods
• support in the specifying and introducing new testing technology
• arranging contacts with institutions of science and technology
Training & Education
• in-house training for test personnel
• one-day and multi-day events possible
Q NET Engineering GmbH
Altenkesseler Str. 17 B6 • D-66115 Saarbrücken • Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)681 976 71 53 • Fax: +49 (0)681 976 71 58
P 3123
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Non-Destructive Control of the Hardness Depth Tester
Surface Hardening Depth (SHD) P3123
Control of the Surface Hardening Depth (SHD) in induction-, flame- or
laser-hardened parts using the Ultrasonic Backscatter Technique.
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Surface hardening improves the wear resist- In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute The test method is based on the effect that • 4 ultrasonic channels • short set-up times • storage of results in data base
ance and fatigue strength of dynamically for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP), we have the hardened layer is almost transparent to • rugged for industrial use (IP65) • simple, uncomplicated calibration • analysis and revaluation of
stressed components. These functional char- developed an ultrasonic method for fast and ultrasonic waves while the non-hardened ma- • portable for mobile use test results
• fast and easy scanning
acteristics are mainly determined by surface easy SHD control. The test instrument is used terial scatters them back. The backscattered • inspection frequencies: 5-25 MHz
• high test sensitivity • line scans and circumferential scans
hardness, hardening depth and residual to optimize manufacturing parameters, signal received by a probe, is processed by the • measurement repeatability: ± 0,2 mm
stress. An essential quality feature of the sur- reduce downtimes after inductor changes, for UT hardware and automatically evaluated by • comfortable sensor handling • automation possible
face hardening process is the thickness of the production monitoring and quality control. the software. The Surface Hardening Depth Inspection Software: "SHD-Studio" • sensor adaptable to complex
hardened layer (SHD). Currently, the hardened Reduced efforts and costs for testing facilitate (SHD) is calculated and displayed by the • setup mode geometries
layer can only be tested in random samples rapid production control for a consistently software. In most cases the results comply • custom test programs • visualization of the current test point
using destructive methods, a procedure that high level of quality. with the results of destructive methods. SHD • import / export of test programs
• testing at small radii and
is both costly and time-consuming. values down to 1.2 mm are determined using • tools for visualization and analysis of
undercuts possible
standard equipment. Lower SHDs can be test results
tested with special probe systems. • individual test reports • individual report templates
hardened layer
