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Advance Your Hardness Testing: Unmatched Efficiency, Unwavering Accuracy
The AMH6 redefines precision with automated load application and real-time analysis, delivering lab-grade results in production environments.
Navigating the Demands of Modern Materials Analysis?
Today’s materials testing professionals face unprecedented challenges. Between tightening industry standards, increasingly complex alloys, and the pressure to deliver faster results without compromising accuracy, traditional hardness testing methods often fall short.
The AMH6 was developed in direct response to these pain points. We understand that your reputation depends on precise, repeatable measurements—whether you’re validating aerospace components or researching next-generation biomaterials.
Common frustrations we’ve addressed:
- Time-consuming manual processes that bottleneck throughput
- Measurement inconsistencies between operators
- Difficulty testing irregular or small-scale specimens
- Data management challenges in regulated environments
The LECO AMH6: Precision Engineered for Your Peace of Mind
The LECO AMH6 Automatic Hardness Tester is more than just an instrument; it’s your partner in overcoming daily testing hurdles. Designed with insight into your needs, the AMH6 integrates innovative technology with user-centric design, empowering you to achieve reliable Vickers and Brinell hardness results with greater speed and simplicity.
- Automated test sequencing – Reduce operator variability with our intelligent load application system
- Advanced surface detection – Achieve reliable results on curved or uneven specimens
- Integrated data management – Seamless export to LIMS with full audit trail compliance
Unlock New Levels of Efficiency & Confidence: Key AMH6 Advantages
Maximize Your Throughput Without Compromise
Stop letting testing bottlenecks slow you down. The AMH6 is engineered to significantly boost your lab’s efficiency.
- Test More, Faster: Our innovative multi-sample holder accommodates up to 6 samples simultaneously.
- Handle Diverse Samples with Ease: With nearly double the movement range, the new stage (200mm x 120mm movement range) provides ample space for larger components or more varied sample layouts.
- Reduce Prep Time: The ability to run unmounted samples (application dependent) saves valuable preparation steps.
- Swift, Accurate Readings: Experience faster indentation reading cycles, accelerating your time to results.
Achieve Results You Can Trust, Every Time
At LECO, we know that confidence in your data is non-negotiable. The AMH6 delivers the accuracy and repeatability you demand.
- Consistent Indentations, Even on Uneven Samples: Our unique self-leveling sample holder automatically adjusts, ensuring perfect perpendicularity for reliable indentations, minimizing a common source of error.
- Clarity That Counts: Advanced optics provide clear, crisp views for precise measurement.
- Built for Durability: The AMH6’s robust design ensures lasting performance in demanding lab environments.
Effortless Testing, From Setup to Analysis
Hardness testing shouldn’t be complicated. The AMH6, powered by our acclaimed Cornerstone® software, makes advanced testing accessible to all users.
- Intuitive Interface: Navigate tests and analyze data easily with the user-friendly Cornerstone® platform. (More on Cornerstone® below!)
- Ergonomic by Design: Thoughtful instrument design, including software-based hot-keys, provides a more comfortable and efficient user experience.
- Space-Saving Solution: The integrated control box reduces the overall desktop footprint, freeing up valuable bench space.
Stay Compliant, Effortlessly
Meeting industry standards (ISO & ASTM) and managing data shouldn’t be a burden. The AMH6 simplifies these critical tasks.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Cornerstone® software offers customizable input and data recording fields, along with powerful reporting tools to meet your specific documentation needs.
- Built-in Compliance: Features designed to help you maintain record-keeping for standards and compliance, vital for highly regulated industries like automotive and aerospace.
One Platform, Total Control: The Cornerstone® Advantage
Experience the power of seamless integration with LECO’s Cornerstone® brand software.
- Unified Lab Experience: Because Cornerstone® is the same software used across many LECO instruments, it significantly reduces training time and increases overall lab workflow speed if you’re already a LECO user. New to LECO? You’ll appreciate its intuitive design from day one.
- Enhanced Usability: Designed with the user in mind, offering clear navigation and logical workflows.
- Streamlined Analysis: From test execution to final report, Cornerstone® streamlines every step, ensuring faster analysis times and simplified data interpretation.
The Right AMH6 for Your Specific Applications
Your testing needs are unique. That’s why the AMH6 offers distinct configurations, allowing you to select the force application technology that best aligns with your laboratory’s priorities and applications for Vickers and Brinell testing.
AMH6 Deadweight Models
For Classic Precision & Adherence to Traditional Standards
- Labs prioritizing the fundamental accuracy and direct SI unit traceability inherent in deadweight systems
- Applications requiring straightforward operation for specific, established test loads and standards
- Users who value the proven reliability and simplicity of traditional mechanical force application
AMH6 Load Cell Models
For Advanced Versatility & Dynamic Force Control
- Labs needing superior accuracy and repeatability through precise, closed-loop force control
- Testing diverse materials that benefit from a wider, continuous range of test forces and nuanced force application
- Users seeking advanced data management, digital readouts, and robust solid-state durability, all seamlessly integrated with Cornerstone® software
Our experts can help you determine the ideal configuration for your needs.
Trusted Performance in Demanding Industries
The AMH6 is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of leading industries where material integrity is paramount. From raw material inspection to final product quality control, count on the AMH6 for reliable hardness data in:
Ready to Elevate Your Hardness Testing Capabilities?
Stop letting outdated processes or equipment limitations hinder your lab’s potential. The LECO AMH6 offers a clear path to greater efficiency, accuracy, and confidence in your hardness testing results. Discuss your specific applications, challenges, and how the AMH6 can be tailored to your laboratory’s needs with one of our knowledgeable industry experts.
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