Metals hardness tester

The US Air Force is seeking a metals hardness tester that can test ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, and Light Force Brinnell forces. The tester should have automatic load, hold, and unload test force controls, with a continuous test function. It should also have multiple interface ports, a color touch panel display, and a processor, software, and cabling to display test results. The tester should be capable of holding a test force load for at least 2 minutes. Key features and requirements include: • Testing ferrous and non-ferrous metals • Testing Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, and Light Force Brinnell forces • Automatic load, hold, and unload test force controls • Continuous test function • Multiple interface ports • Color touch panel display • Processor, software, and cabling to display test results • Capable of holding test force load for at least 2 minutes