HR-600 High End Rockwell Hardness Testers

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Bulletin No. 2295
High-End CNC Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine 
HR-600 Series
Test Equipment and Seismometers


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H R - 6 0 0  
S E R I E S
With innovative design and functionality that 
enables a wide variety of measurements, the 
HR-600 Series delivers hardness testing that 
defies conventional thinking.
Go above and beyond.
High-End CNC Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine
The HR-600 Series combines the functionality of two previous models: one for 
Rockwell hardness testing and the other for Light Force Brinell hardness testing. 
Supporting both test types on a single machine, this new series expands the 
range of available measurements. 
With its high-resolution scale load cell developed uniquely by Mitutoyo that 
allows for high-precision test load feedback control and state-of-the-art design 
that delivers both aesthetics and usability on the ground, the new HR-600 Series 
enables hardness testing that defies conventional thinking.
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Standard Rockwell hardness 
testing machine model with  
moving head
Maximum table loading 100 kg
Maximum workpiece height 250 
mm
Depth (from indenter center) 220 mm
Test force 29.42 - 1839 N (3 - 187.5 kgf)
Rockwell hardness testing machine with high 
added value that can measure micro-Brinell 
hardness and the hardness of plastics
Maximum table loading 100 kg
Maximum workpiece height 250 mm
Depth (from indenter center) 220 mm
Test force 9.807 - 2452 N (1 - 250 kgf)
H R - 6 1 0 A
H R - 6 2 0 A
Fully automatic multi-point Rockwell hardness testing 
machine with Y-axis stage mobility that can measure 
micro-Brinell hardness and the hardness of plastics, and 
also supports multi-point inspection
Maximum table loading 100 kg
Maximum workpiece height 250 mm (with X-axis stage: 165 
mm)
Depth (from indenter center) 220 mm
Test force 9.807 - 2452 N (1 - 250 kgf)
H R - 6 2 0 B
LINE-UP
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The PC TYPE model allows users to view measurement  
data on large-screen PC monitors
Other features are the same as HR-620B
Maximum table loading 100 kg
Maximum workpiece height 250 mm (with X-axis stage: 165 mm)
Depth (from indenter center) 220 mm
Test force 9.807 - 2452 N (1 - 250 kgf)
Note: HR-620B in above photo shown with X-axis stage (optional) installed.
H R - 6 2 0 B  ( P C  T Y P E )
Supports Rockwell and Light Force Brinell hardness testing on 
a single machine. Focused on usability on-the-ground.
The HR-600 Series, in addition to a standard Rockwell hardness testing model, offers machines with high added 
value that can test micro-Brinell hardness and the hardness of plastics as well, and also a lineup of models with 
Y-axis stage mobility that support fully automatic multi-point Rockwell hardness testing. Its key focus is on usability 
on the ground, where a wide range of materials — from metals to plastics — may need to be tested.
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DESIGN
New design with 
functional beauty
With a table for mounting workpieces and 
head with vertical mobility, the HR-600 Series 
is built for operability and usability. 
Its new design is highly focused on end-user 
usability, and the entire product structure has 
been inventively modified for functional 
beauty — a true embodiment of Mitutoyo’s 
pioneering spirit.
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F i r s t  M i t u t o y o  har d ne s s  te s te r s  with mo v ing  he ad s
L a r g e r  t a b l e s  e xp and  the  r ang e  o f me as ur e me nts
L a r g e  w o r k p i e ce s  c an b e  mo unte d  e as ily
Tables were too small and lacked depth; 
large workpieces could not be mounted or 
measured.
Maximum loading 20 kg　
Depth (from indenter center) 150 mm
Tables are bigger and have more depth, allowing large work-
pieces to be mounted and measured as is.
Maximum loading 100 kg
Depth (from indenter center) 220 mm
Large workpieces such as cylinder blocks 
can be mounted on the table as is.  
Testing of heavy workpieces weighing up to 
100 kg is supported.
HR-600 series
Design that pushes the boundaries of 
measurement diversity
First Mitutoyo hardness testers ever to be 
equipped with moving heads (the head 
moves at a speed of 10 mm/s within a 
210 mm range).
10 mm/s
Speed along Z-axis [drive unit]
40 mm
210 mm 
Movement along Z-axis [drive unit]
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WORKPIECE
Supports testing of a wide range of 
workpiece, from metals to plastics
The HR-600 Series can test a wide variety of 
workpiece, ranging from those made of metal 
(crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.) to softer 
workpieces (brake pads, plastic parts, etc.), 
and supports both Rockwell and Light Force 
Brinell hardness testing on a single machine.
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P l a s t i c  p a r t s
C r a n k  s h a f t
C y l i n d e r  h e a d
G e a r
C y l i n d e r  b l o c k
B r a k e  p a d s
Allows users to set 
sequences as required by 
the standards for testing 
plastic hardness (i.e. 
applying, maintaining, 
and removing the test 
load, and then reading 
the hardness value).
The head moves vertically 
during testing to avoid 
colliding with the 
workpiece. Installing a 
sliding jig onto the fixed 
stage allows for efficient 
testing.
Large and heavy cylinder 
heads that were difficult 
to measure using 
hardness testers with 
elevating tables can now 
be mounted and 
measured on a fixed 
stage.
Post-heat treatment 
hardness of multiple 
parts of gears (tooth 
flank, face and tip, etc.) 
can be tested.*
Large and heavy cylinder 
blocks that were difficult 
to measure using 
hardness testers with 
elevating tables can now 
be tested by mounting 
them on a fixed stage.
Supports HRR and HRS, 
which use ball indenters, 
and other scales as well.*
* Models providing Y-axis stage mobility (for 
multi-point testing of a single specimen and 
simultaneous testing of multiple specimens) 
and X-axis stages (optional) also available.
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USABILITY
Enhanced usability and operability effectively 
reduce measurement/analysis time
The display screen lets you view test results on the spot. You can choose from five displays (see page 11), according 
to what you need to view. The screens are touch-screen enabled to deliver excellent usability. 
The HR-600 Series also offers many features useful for measurement and analysis, such as those that allow the user 
to directly select the hardness scale of their choice and statistical analysis features that can help them analyze 
multiple test results. Its enhanced usability will streamline your workflow by reducing measurement and analysis 
time and in other ways as well.
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Navigation feature informs users of set 
test points. Users can perform 
multi-point tests, such as the Jominy test, 
through simple operations.
Displays test results and scales only, and 
provides an at-a-glance view of test 
conditions, making it suitable for tests 
that are repeated under the same  
conditions.
Displays test results and conditions. All 
information can be viewed on a single 
screen.
Displays the mean hardness value 
averaged over multiple points arbitrarily 
specified. The average of five test results 
is displayed in large font.
Standard operating display
Simple display
Multi-point test display
List display (mean value)
The curved-surface correction function 
enables curved surfaces, such as round 
bars and concave or convex shapes, to 
be tested for hardness as easily as flat 
surfaces.
Users can directly select the hardness 
scale (determined by the test force and 
indenter) of their choice from the touch 
screen. The initial test force and total 
test force are automatically set according 
to the selected scale.
Displays the five most recent test results 
in list format. Suited for checking the 
order and average values of test results, 
and also variations in the results.
Quality management decisions based on 
hardness testing of industrial materials 
are made using multi-point test results. 
The statistical analysis feature, which can 
calculate the maximum, minimum, 
average, standard deviation and other 
values, is useful for analyzing multi-point 
test results.
List display (5-point display)
Direct hardness scale selection
Curved surface compensation feature
Statistical analysis
A touch screen that can toggle between 
different views enables excellent control of 
a rich palette of features.
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SOFTWARE AVPAK V3
Enables smooth and efficient measurements
AVPAK, using part programs, enables automated multi-point testing in 
the X-, Y- and Z-axis directions.
Software that enables external control of 
measuring instruments through PLC, 
allowing users to control them and 
monitor their status via RS-232C or LAN 
communication.
Software you can use to create test 
reports, perfect for evaluating hardened 
layers in steel alloys. Equipped with a 
two-dimensional distribution 
visualization feature useful for 
evaluating work hardening and residual 
stress.
An IoT platform that visualizes quality by 
collecting data from measuring 
instruments in real time and then 
centrally managing and statistically 
processing this data.
With the U-WAVE system, you can 
wirelessly send and import measure-
ment data to commonly used software 
(Excel, notepad, etc.).
MeasurLink 
<Measurement Data Network 
System>
U-WAVE 
<Measurement Data Wireless 
Communication System>
FORMEio 
<External Communication 
Program>
EXPAK 
<Data Processing Software>
Note: FORMEio upgrades for AVPAK 
compatibility also available  
(V4.0 and later).
For display unit type
AVPAK (Optional)
O t h e r  s o f t w a r e
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AUTOMATION
Build a system that caters to the needs on the ground
By installing an X-axis stage on an HR-620B 
machine and creating a system that  
coordinates with robots, you can automate 
the testing procedure, from mounting  
workpieces to sorting them according to  
test results.
PLC*
Control
Robots, conveyors, etc.
Transport
Quickly pick up and transport objects 
(even heavy objects).
【Devices】
【Link with different devices】
RS-232C/LAN
Light curtains, signal towers, etc.
Safety 
measures
When a dangerous situation or an 
anomaly is detected, the line is stopped 
to secure safety.
Vision cameras, sensors, etc.
Recognition
Image recognition cameras and sensors 
distinguish between good and defective 
products.
Programmatically 
control multiple 
externally linked 
devices.
Control
Example of Rockwell hardness testing machine automation on a production line
* Programmable Logic Controller
HR-620B + X-axis stage
AVPAK V3
FORMEio V4
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OPTION
Control software AVPAK
V-anvil
Testing machine rack A
Rack for standard-type HR-610A/HR-620A 
models.
Testing machine rack B
Rack for HR-620B.
Display unit
Touch screen enabled color display with  
a rich choice of features. Standard accesso-
ry for HR-610A and HR-620A; special 
accessory for HR-620B.
X-axis stage
Two models, each with a different stage 
moving range (160 mm and 300 mm), are 
available.
Software that controls tests and handles 
their status and results, all as one consis-
tent workflow.
For testing round specimens.
Minimum diameter: φ20 mm
Maximum diameter: φ55 mm
Enables testing of a wide range of  
materials and supports special tests as well.
We offer useful items such as PCs for remote operation software and V-anvils 
for round workpieces.
The HR-600 Series supports testing of a wide range of materials — from hard 
metals to thin, soft plastics — and also special tests, such as simultaneous 
testing of multiple materials.
Maximum loading: 50 kg
Number of casters: 4
Dimensions (W×D×H): 760×560×642 mm
Number of casters: 4
Dimensions (W×D×H): 910×820×642 mm
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Digimatic Gage/PC Data Input 
Device USB Input Tool Direct 
USB-ITN 
Contactor (large)
Measurement Data Wireless 
Communication System 
U-WAVE
Simply connect to your PC to import 
measurement data to Excel, notepad, etc.
Lets you easily import measurement data 
to your PC via wireless communication.
Used with φ5 mm, φ10 mm,  
φ1/4 in., and φ1/2 in. indenters.
Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VA LOGGER
Small portable printer for statistical analysis and 
printing measurement data. Can store up to 1,000 
pieces of data using its data logger feature. Can be 
connected to a PC using USB cable.
Carbide ball indenters (Brinell) 
Four models (φ1 mm, φ2.5 mm, φ5 mm, 
and φ10 mm) for Brinell/HBT* hardness 
testing.
Foot switch
U-WAVE-T
U-WAVE-R
*  Brinell depth measurement
Enables operator to start test sequence 
while keeping both hands free.
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as IT support for the sophisticated software used in 
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cost-effective, take your critical measurement challenges 
in-house on a sub-contract basis.
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