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Dakota Japan Co., Ltd., which specializes in the sale of ultrasonic testing equipment, will begin selling its new ultrasonic thickness gauge 'CX216' starting April 10. ◆ Overview of the Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge 'CX216' The 'CX216' is an ultrasonic thickness gauge capable of measuring coatings on various substrates, including not only iron and aluminum but also resin, rubber, glass, FRP, ceramics, wood, and concrete. A significant feature is that it does not depend on the material of the substrate, unlike electromagnetic and eddy current thickness gauges. It supports thickness measurement for a wide range of objects, regardless of whether they are metallic or non-metallic. It can individually measure up to three layers of thickness and also supports simultaneous measurement of thickness and substrate (base material). The measurement range is broad, allowing for measurements of up to 5.5mm with epoxy paint and approximately 15mm with steel materials. ◆ Features - Measures not only metals but also coating thickness on resin, wood, and concrete. - High resolution of 1μm detects slight thickness differences, allowing for precise management of both thin and thick films. - Supports simultaneous measurement of up to three layers of thickness or two layers of thickness plus substrate. - By inputting a rough estimate of the thickness of the target, it detects the correct echo and prevents erroneous measurements. - Wide measurement range of 13~5500μm (epoxy paint), accommodating everything from thin films to thick films with a single device.

Dakota Japan Co., Ltd. will begin selling its new product, the UCI hardness tester 'Lab UCI Pro,' starting March 25. ◆ Second Generation UCI Hardness Tester 'Lab UCI Pro' The 'Lab UCI Pro' is a second-generation UCI hardness tester that significantly improves the repeatability of measurements, addressing the challenges faced by traditional UCI hardness testers and enhancing measurement accuracy. The UCI method has been known to require skill for measurements compared to the rebound (Leeb) method, leading to variability in measurement values among inspectors. The 'Lab UCI Pro' utilizes unique technology to greatly reduce this variability, allowing anyone to achieve stable measurements similar to the rebound method, making high-precision hardness measurement more accessible. It is capable of measuring the hardness of thin plates, small parts, components with complex shapes, heat-affected zones (HAZ), and surface hardening layers due to heat treatment, and is also used for product inspection due to its small indentation size. Additionally, with a very wide hardness measurement range of 20 to 2000 HV, it accommodates a broad spectrum of metal materials, from soft metals like pure aluminum and copper to carbon steel, tool steel, hardened steel, and even cemented carbide.