--- title: TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester | Novamart AG url: https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-automatic-depth-gauge/ language: en-GB --- # TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester | Novamart AG > TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester for performing a cupping test (Erichsen / Dent) on coated steel sheets to determine the resistance of paints, varnishes or related products to cracking and/or delamination from a metal substrate when subjected to gradual deformation by indentation under standard conditions. Your product # TQC Sheen automatic cupping tester [Product overview](https://novamart.ch/en/product-catalogue-3/) / [Measuring device](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/) / [for material, surfaces and layers](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/_material_surface_layers/) / [Adhesion / adhesive strength](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/_material_surface_layers/adhesion_strength/) / TQC Sheen automatic cupping tester ## TQC Sheen automatic cupping tester TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester for carrying out a cupping test (Erichsen / Dent) on coated steel sheets to determine the resistance of paints, varnishes or related products to cracking and/or delamination when subjected to gradual deformation by cupping under standard conditions. SKU: TQC SP4500Categories: [Adhesion / adhesive strength](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/_material_surface_layers/adhesion_strength/) , [Stress / Mechanical deformation](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/_material_surface_layers/bend_stroke_stretch/) ## Required accessories relevant ... - [Calibration plates for the TQC Sheen cupping testers](https://novamart.ch/en/product/kalibrierungsplatte-fuer-die-tqc-sheen-tiefungstester/) - Description - Documents - Additional information TQC Sheen Automatic cupping tester for performing a cupping test (Erichsen / Dent) on coated steel sheets to determine the resistance of paints, varnishes or related products to cracking and/or delamination from a metal substrate when subjected to gradual deformation by cupping under standard conditions. The test is either used as a "pass/fail" test by testing to a certain depth, or the minimum depth at which a coating fails is defined by gradually increasing the indentation. #### Constant deformation The ISO1520 standard requires that the test panels are deformed slowly and without interruption at a uniform speed of between 0.1 mm/s and 0.3 mm/s. This is particularly true for thicker steel panels. Especially with thicker steel sheets, manually operated testing devices do not always allow uninterrupted deformation. The automatic cupping tester is driven by a microstep-controlled electric motor, which enables precise and uniform deformation in 0.01 mm steps. A unique feature is that this deformation can be paused and resumed. #### Unique interface Each automatic cupping tester is equipped with the Triple I ® navigation tool. This intelligent illuminated interface guides the operator through the TQC Sheen laboratory machines. At each step of the operating menu, the interface recognises which buttons are active and indicates this with a red illuminated centre. This creates a very intuitive operating system, which is supplemented by information on the machine's colour display. #### Numerous line-ups The automatic cupping tester has numerous setting options. The user-defined setup is optionally password-protected and statistics are displayed after each defined number of test runs. The illumination of the test specimen can also be set. To ensure maximum visibility of all possible surface types, including high gloss, matt or coloured samples, the TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester is equipped with a complementary light system whose colours can be changed to achieve maximum contrast. The intensity of the LEDs is adjustable, as is the direction of the light source. The TQC Sheen automatic depth gauge has a TQC Sheen bus connection (LinQ system not included). #### Qualicoat The cupping test is mandatory in the laboratories accredited by Qualicoat and QIB. ### Accessories - **SP4375** Foil clamp for use with thin substrates (foils) such as sheet metal, brass and copper (TQC Sheen automatic shrink test) - **AB4510** LinQ, external control of the hardware (without camera) - **SP4331** Calibration plate for TQC Sheen Automatic Cupping Tester (105mm) [TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Product-Sheet](https://novamart.ch/storage/2023/09/TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Product-Sheet.pdf) [TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Mamual](https://novamart.ch/storage/2023/09/TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Mamual.pdf) [TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Flyer](https://novamart.ch/storage/2023/09/TQCAutomaticCuppingTest-SP4500-eg-Flyer.pdf) ## Additional information | brand | TQC Sheen | | --- | --- | | Mission | Beschichtungsprüfung, Flexibilitätstest | | Industry sectors | !!! Painters Coaters Printers | | Substrates/substances | Beschichtungen und Druckfarben, Metalle Fe & nFe | | Standards | BS 3900-E4, DIN 53156, DIN 53232, DIN EN 13523-6, EN ISO 1520, ISO 1520, NBN T22-104, NF T30-019 | ## Optional ... - [TQC Sheen manual cupping tester](https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-manuell-schroepftest/) - [TQC Sheen LinQ System](https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-linq-system/) --- Novamart AG, Rosenbergsaustrasse 7, 9434 Au SG, Schweiz. Telefon +41 71 228 88 33, info@novamart.ch. Übersicht für Agenten: https://novamart.ch/llms.txt