Micro Hardness Testers

For applications requiring analysis of thin materials, coatings, or case depth, Micro, Vickers, and Knoop hardness testers provide the microscopic precision you need. Unlike the heavy loads of Rockwell testing, these methods utilize lighter test forces and optical measurement systems to evaluate material structure without compromising the sample.

Learn more and request a quote by reaching out to one of our precision measurement experts today! We can help determine the best solution for your process, we’ve worked with customers in a range of industries and a variety of applications to help improve quality, raise efficiency, and lower risk.

Offering a Range of Micro-Hardness Testers

Vikers Testing

Uses a square-based diamond pyramid indenter, perfect for a wide variety of materials and ideal for hardness progression studies.

Knoop Testing

Features an elongated diamond tip, specifically designed for testing brittle materials or very thin layers where minimizing indentation depth is critical.

Micro-Hardness

Our systems offer automated measuring and stage movement to streamline these complex testing cycles, reducing operator error and increasing throughput.

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Why Cross Company?

From Rockwell to Micro-hardness, our team of precision measurement experts can work with you to find the best product test equipment for your process. As the industrial world becomes more competitive and operations begin focusing more on optimizing their processes, it’s important to have some kind of edge over your competitors. This is particularly true when it comes to product inspection. The increased productivity afforded to you by Cross though high-quality products, industry-leading expertise, and world-class customer service can mean a competitive advantage for you.

Between our products, calibration services, inspection services, and custom solutions, Cross Company is a single-source metrology equipment and service provider to many in the industrial and commercial worlds. And we can provide those same products to your operation, too.

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.