INT 238 Hardness
Feb 19, 2016
INT 238Hardness
Outline
• Explain what hardness is• Describe how hardness if found• Compare hardness testing methods• Convert between scales
What is Hardness
A measure of resistance to
deformation or penetration
What is Hardness
What is Hardness
Testing Methods - Brinnell
Testing Methods - Brinnell
Testing Methods - Brinnell
Testing Methods - Brinnell
Diameter of indentation
Testing Methods - Brinnel
Testing Methods - Brinnell
Vickers Microhardness
Vickers Microhardness
Vickers Microhardness
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
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Conversion
Conversion
Conversion
Conversion
Material presented in this lecture:
Brandt, D. A. & Warner, J. C. (2005). Metallurgy Fundamentals. Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. Tinley Park, Illinois.