Hundreds of notching and punching machines as well as other specimen preparation devices have been installed around the world and they have an excellent reputation for reliability, however component obsolescence is making it increasingly difficult to provide spare parts, associated repairs and service. Use the tables below to find your system and those that are no longer available.
Notching Machine
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Notchivis Automatic Plus | 6867.000 | 2 | 2001-2013 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Manual Notching Machine | 6816.000 | 2 | 1998-2012 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Motorized Notching Machine | 6950.000 | 2 | 1999-2011 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Motorized Notching Machine | 6951.000 | 2 | 1999-2011 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Manual Notching Machine | 6955.000 | 2 | 1998-2011 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Motorized Notching Machine | 6964.000 | 2 | 1998-2011 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Automatic Notchvis | 6866.000 | 4 | 1998-2002 | N/A | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Automatic Notchvis | 6819.000 | 4 | 1999-2000 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Automatic Notchvis | 6854.000 | 4 | 1998-1999 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Automatic Notchvis 100V | 6962.000 | 4 | 1998-2001 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Hollow Die Punch Machine
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Die Punch - Pneumatic Version | 6053.000 | 4 | 1998-2007 | N/A | No |
| Hollow Die Punch - Pneumatic Version | 6052.000 | 4 | 1998-1999 | None | No |
Minuctvis
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minicutvis CR4U | 6877.000 | 3 | 2004-2017 | N/A | No |
| Minicutvis CR.A4 | 6864.000 | 4 | 1999-2004 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Other Specimen Preparation Machines
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour Cut | 6490.000 | 4 | 1998-2010 | N/A | No |
| Cutvis | 6820.000 | 4 | 2000 | None | No |