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i3D® WLI Eco semi-automated indentation tester

i3D® WLI Eco

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i3D® WLI Eco

Yield strength RIp0,2, tensile strength RIm, and ductility from indentation — i3D®

Semi-automated testing for rapid analysis of mechanical properties — ideal for quick strength characterization without tensile specimens.

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i3D® WLI Eco – side view with raised head
i3D® WLI Eco – side view


Automated workflows thanks to integrated i3D® testing technology (no motorized XY cross table).

i3D® WLI Eco – front view
i3D® WLI Eco – front view

Technical Functions of i3D® WLI Eco

Function Description
Indentation testing Testing of metallic materials to determine RIp0,2 (yield strength) and RIm (tensile strength) per DIN SPEC 4864 — no tensile specimen required
Measurement time (standard) Approx. 72 seconds per measurement point
Measurement time (high-speed) Optional: super-speed system for cycle times from approx. 20 seconds per point
Overview camera (5 mm × 5 mm FoV) Visual identification and precise placement of measurement points
3D surface measurement (optional) White-light interferometry for height maps and topography analysis
Manual XY cross table (optional) Manual sample positioning with micrometer screws for convenient targeting

Key Features in Detail

Software live view for positioning measurement points
Live View

The integrated camera provides a live, image-guided view to position measurement points precisely on the sample.

Optional 3D surface measurement with white-light interferometry
Optional 3D Measurement

Enable the high-precision white-light interferometer for standalone surface metrology.

i3D® Software

i3D® across all Imprintec instruments. Inverse FEM models derive stress–strain curves from indentation profiles.

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i3D® software – stress–strain curve evaluation
i3D® User Interface
Indent impressions displayed in i3D® software
Indent impressions in i3D® software

Inverse FEM – Fast Determination of Mechanical Properties from Indentations

The DIN SPEC 4864 indentation method enables low-damage, precise, and automated determination of yield strength (RIp0,2), tensile strength (RIm), and flow curves — without tensile specimens. A small indent, including the characteristic pile-up, is captured optically in 3D; an inverse finite-element model then evaluates the geometry and delivers strength parameters in minutes. This eliminates elaborate specimen preparation, providing fast, local, and actionable material data — ideal for small components, structured materials, or serial analyses.

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Procurement Details – i3D® WLI Eco

Lead time

Currently approx. 9 weeks from order (ex works)

Device classes

New units

Contract types

Purchase (one-time payment)

Leasing (flexible terms)

Optional modules

3D surface measurement via white-light interferometry (WLI)

Super-speed mode (approx. 20 s cycle time)

Software packages

Upgrade to fully automated PRO version

Questions?

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Portrait of Peter Zok, materials testing specialist

Peter Zok

Applications – Materials Testing

Imprintec GmbH

15 years of experience in materials testing.

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