The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus is a precision testing instrument designed to automatically determine the initial and final setting times of cement, gypsum, or similar materials. It eliminates manual errors and improves test consistency by automating the needle penetration process in accordance with international standards.

The Vicat Apparatus Test for Cement is a standard experimental method used to determine the setting time of cement. It evaluates the initial and final setting time of cement slurry based on the process of gradually changing from a fluid state to a solid state under specified conditions. This test is commonly used for quality control and performance evaluation of new cement materials.