Hardness testing

In hardness testing, also called hardness measurement, we use a force (load) where a ball or a tip (diamond pyramid) makes an impression in the material. A smaller impression means a harder material.

Hardness testing is done for several reasons:

  • Identification and distinction of phases
  • Determination of hardness profiles in welded joints
  • Determination of hardness profiles in surface hardened materials
  • Measurement of hardness in basic material
  • Measurement of surface hardness in fasteners
  • Measurement of hardness in surface layers
  • Evaluation of diffusion (mainly carburization and decarburization)
  • Evaluations of segregation
  • Evaluations of deformation
  • Control of curing depth
  • Estimation of tensile strength

Scope of Accreditation

  • SS-EN 9015-1
  • SS-EN ISO 6506-1
  • SS-EN ISO 6507-1
  • SS-EN ISO 6508-1
  • ASTM E10
  • ASTM E384-11e1

Hardness testing

We perform hardness testing according to:

  • Vickers
  • Mikro-Vickers
  • Brinell
  • Rockwell C

Contact person

Johan Ageryd
Head of Metallography

Phone: +46 (0)31-65 64 94

first.lastname@safecontrol.se 

 

Swedac Ackrediteringsmärke 5622

Accreditation

Safe Control Materialteknik AB is accredited since 2001 and has had flexible accreditation since 2016.

All testing takes place against European and international standards.

See our Scope of Accreditation »

 

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