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Articles Tagged with ''hardness testing''

QM 0722 Test & Inspection Magnetic Measurement Measuring Head

Test & Inspection: Measuring Magnetic Properties

Measuring magnetic properties can determine the effect of heat treatment on a material
Stephan Kriegel Oliver Kowollik Elias Wiebelitz
July 8, 2022
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Magnetic measurements are suitable to determine mechanical and technical properties of a material especially steel. The magnetic and mechanical properties of a material are determined by the microstructure. 


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Test & Inspection: Hardness Testing of Coatings

There are a wide variety of testing techniques for hardness, using different principles and reporting different scales.
Mike Keeble
July 8, 2022
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The purpose of this article is not to review all techniques, but to discuss particularly the application of hardness testing to coatings, typical techniques used, best practices and special considerations to ensure accurate and repeatable results.


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Test & Inspection

Digital Technologies in Hardness Testing

Modern computer control of hardness testers has advanced far beyond making a single line of indents.
Doug Ngai
October 1, 2021
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Hardness testing is a simple mechanical test developed to provide a quantitative measurement in a quick and efficient manner. Hardness testing is used in place of other techniques such as tensile testing as it can be correlated with tensile strength but requires significantly less time and effort, as well as being comparatively nondestructive.


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Hardness Testing Changes with the Times

As 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the world’s first commercial hardness tester, the technology is as significant as ever.
Genevieve Diesing
February 1, 2020
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Component manufacturers across the manufacturing spectrum—such as in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, energy and other fields—must ensure that their parts meet engineers’ specifications.


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Starrett automated digital hardness tester

Starrett Automated Digital Hardness Testers

November 15, 2019
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The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced two new digital Rockwell/ Superficial Rockwell Benchtop Hardness Testers (Nos. 3823 and 3824) with fully automated load/ unload procedures, and capable of providing highly accurate readings.


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From the Editor, Darryl Seland

Using the Right Tool for the Right Job

Darryl
Darryl Seland
November 15, 2019
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Most of us have had occasion to (or even reluctantly needed to) put a hammer to a nail, which makes the above analogy so relatable. 


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Hardness Testers: Know Your Options for Best Results

Hardness testing functionality has evolved.
John Richardson
November 15, 2019
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Understanding the different hardness testing types and systems can be useful to determine an optimal solution. Hardness testing functionality has evolved and now users can dial into world-class instrumentation which more closely aligns with their applications at hand.


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Universal hardness tester from Buehler Wilson.

Buehler Wilson Universal Hardness Tester

April 1, 2019
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Buehler announced its latest addition to the Wilson hardness testing range, the new UH4000 Se-ries Universal Hardness Tester.  This tester comes in two key configurations: UH4250 Hardness Scale 0.5-250 kgf and UH4750  Hardness Scale 3-750 kgf.


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Buehler Offers Ferrous Materials Webinar Dec. 4-6

November 20, 2018
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Buehler is sponsoring a new webinar for the testing of ferrous materials Dec. 4-6 in English, French and German


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Rockwell hardness testing

Predictive Measures: How Rockwell Hardness Testing Supports Modern Material Evaluations

Rockwell testing is the most commonly conducted hardness testing, as the testing procedure is simple and the readings can be directly attained from the testing machine.
Hanna Schickl
November 8, 2018
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Many new products entering the market today are based on new materials and are manufactured using novel processes. These new materials are playing increasingly important roles—supporting innovation and boosting competitiveness in technology-driven industries.


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