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Hardness Testing is applied to a great number of materials, and for over 250 years, it has been an invaluable and frequently used mechanical test. A variety of hardness tests can be used to establish ...

To ensure the accuracy of hardness test outcomes, it is imperative to validate the precision of the hardness tester. Different hardness testing standards have varied frequencies for calibration checks ...

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When it comes to measuring the "hardness" of a material, most tests are distinctly low-tech and basically involve pressing a diamond tip into the surface and measuring the size of the dent produced.