AMH55 Hardness Testing and Reporting Platform

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Overview

The AMH55 Series, including the AMH55 and AMH55L, combines intelligent software and user-friendly operation to streamline Vickers and Knoop hardness testing. Designed for productivity and repeatability, these systems provide touchscreen-based controls, customizable testing routines, and reliable performance across a broad range of applications. The automated workflow capabilities help laboratories increase throughput, reduce operator workload, and achieve consistent, high-quality results.


Why Choose LECO AMH55

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Increased Productivity Through Automation

The AMH55 and AMH55 Lite streamline microhardness testing by automating critical steps throughout the testing process. From load application and image capture to indentation measurement and hardness calculation, these systems reduce operator involvement while improving efficiency. Advanced automation capabilities on the AMH55 support high-throughput laboratories, while the AMH55 Lite delivers the same user-friendly digital workflow in a streamlined configuration for routine testing applications.

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Consistent Results Through Intelligent Software

The AMH55 platform minimizes operator-to-operator variability by applying standardized analysis routines, automated indentation evaluation, and consistent reporting methods. Advanced image processing and measurement algorithms ensure reliable hardness calculations and repeatable results, helping laboratories maintain confidence in their data across multiple users, shifts, and locations.

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Intuitive Operation and Simplified Testing

A modern software interface guides users through test setup, measurement parameters, and reporting, making hardness testing easier for operators of all experience levels. Automated functions such as indentation detection, measurement, and workflow management reduce manual effort and shorten training requirements. Whether performing routine inspections or advanced analysis, the AMH55 Series helps laboratories achieve efficient, repeatable workflows.

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Simplified Data Management and Compliance

The AMH55 and AMH55 Lite support ASTM and ISO microhardness testing standards while helping laboratories maintain organized, traceable records. Integrated data storage, reporting, and export capabilities simplify documentation and result management, while automated recordkeeping promotes consistency across operators, shifts, and testing locations. The result is a more efficient workflow and improved confidence in reporting and audit readiness.




Instrument Details

Features

Cornerstone software platform
Simplifies setup, testing, analysis, reporting, and data management through a modern, intuitive interface that reduces training time and improves productivity.
Automated indent detection and measurement
Eliminates subjective operator interpretation and delivers fast, repeatable hardness results with minimal user interaction.
Advanced image-recognition technology
Accurately measures indents on a variety of surface conditions, including scratched or lightly etched samples, reducing preparation requirements and improving workflow efficiency.
Automated data collection and hardness calculations
Removes manual calculations and transcription errors while accelerating the path from test execution to final results.
Customizable testing routines and patterns
Standardizes hardness testing procedures and ensures consistent execution across operators, shifts, and facilities.
Automated case depth analysis
Simplifies complex hardness traverses and profile analysis, reducing evaluation time while improving consistency.
Comprehensive data organization
Groups samples, tests, and results into logical data structures and supports advanced data filtering that simplify review, trending, and traceability.
Customizable reporting capabilities
Generates professional reports tailored to laboratory requirements and quality documentation standards.

Models

AMH55
AMH55 Lite

Model Comparison

Feature / Capability
AMH55
AMH55 Lite
Compatible Hardness Testers
LV110, LV810
LM Series and LV Series Testers
Automation Level
Fully automatic
Automated indent analysis with manual stage movement and focus
X/Y/Z Movement
Motorized
Manual
Automated Indentation
Included
N/A
Automated Indent Detection and Measurement
Included
Included
Automatic Pixel Calibration
Included
Included
Automatic Focus
Included
N/A
Reporting and Data Export
Included
Included
Case Depth Analysis
Included
Included
Hardness Conversions
Included
Included
Indent Types
Vickers and Knoop
Vickers and Knoop
Color Hardness Mapping
Optional
N/A

Options

Advanced Analysis Module
Automatic Case Depth Module
Auto Indent Placement Module
Sample Holder Options

Applicable Methods

LECO hardness testers adhere to approved methods.

  • ASTM E92 Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials
  • ASTM E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and Scleroscope Hardness


Instrument Support

Ensure reliable instrument performance with extensive support, training, and maintenance services. Need tailored support for your hardness testing instruments? Our experts are standing by.



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