Hewland gears up its testing capabilities

Hewland transmissions and components can be found in almost every category of motorsport. Design and quality are at the forefront of its operations in Maidenhead, where controlling heat treatment processes is high on its list of priorities.

When Hewland decided to upgrade its hardness-testing capability, it turned to Zwick Roell/Indentec for help with identifying a technically advanced solution to accommodate both Vickers and Rockwell testing requirements on gears and associated products.

The Rockwell machine is used on a daily basis for routine testing of heat treated components and the automated Vickers microhardness tester is primarily used for the demanding tests prescribed by Hewland's customers and for quality assurance inspection.

Nick Buckland, heat treatment manager, said: "The build quality of the Indentec equipment is first class and the machines have proved faultless in operation."