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Deciphering Material Hardness: A Comprehensive Guide to Vickers and Knoop Micro Hardness Tests

by WESTport Corporation
In the realm of material science and quality assurance, hardness testing is a fundamental process that evaluates a material's resistance to deformation. Among the myriad of testing methods, the Vickers...

What is a Rockwell Hardness Test Block?

by WESTport Corporation
The Rockwell hardness test is a widely used method for measuring the hardness of materials. It is a non-destructive test that involves pressing a diamond or tungsten carbide ball into...
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Measuring Indentation Hardness

by westportcorp Admin
Anyone can notice that a rock is harder than a plastic toy. But when you work in engineering or metallurgy, measuring hardness becomes much more complex. There are several ways to...

Rockwell Hardness Testers

by westportcorp Admin
How they are used and which model type is best for you? The Rockwell Hardness Scale is used to rank the hardness of materials, and it is widely used in...

Hardness of the Material

by westportcorp Admin
Why is it important to know? Knowing the hardness of the material you are machining is important.  It helps determine the appropriate speeds and feeds for your application and can...

Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers Metal Hardness Tests: What’s the Difference?

by westportcorp Admin
Completing a hardness test is a critical step in qualifying metal parts; these tests determine the various properties of a specific metal, such as resistance to wear, toughness, and formability....

How to Choose the Right Hardness Tester

by westportcorp Admin
Kind of Hardness Tester There are two main types of hardness testing tool – bench (stationary, classical) and portable (mobile, electronic). Bench hardness tester – is the classical hardness tester...

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