Every material that exists has varying levels of hardness. Diamond happens to be the hardest of all known materials for instance. Talc, on the other hand, is on the softer side. But what does hardness actually mean? Despite popular conception, or rather misconception,...
The hardness of a metal is its ability to resist indentation. There are several hardness tests available in the market according to the type of test, the material of indenter, the type of sample, etc. Since the past few decades, there has been a surge in the market...
What is the Brinell hardness method? Brinell hardness method is an optical method that works by measuring the intensity of indentation that is caused by an indenting material. Brinell hardness method applies an indenter that is spherical in shape, unlike the Vickers...
We are surrounded by metallic products, and in fact, they are part of the basic things we make use of in our daily lives. Many of them, we think are worthless – trailer hitches, lamp posts, sculpture and etc. are produced in the foundry. Before these materials are...
Hardness refers to the extent of the ability of a material to withstand indentation or injury. Simply put, it implies the ability of an object to resist scratches. Yes scratches, not large holes or cracks. And there is no better object to demonstrate hardness...
Hi my favorite people in the world, so happy to see you again! In today’s tutorial, we will talk about why hardness testing is important in the car industry. First of all, do you still remember What is hardness? what is a hardness testing Well, I tell you what,...