An Overview of Hardness Tester Machines

Hardness is a property of materials that describes their resistance to deformation when subjected to an external force. 

Hardness testing is the process of measuring this property and is used in a variety of industries, including metallurgy, engineering, and manufacturing. 

Hardness testers are machines that are used to perform hardness tests on materials, and there are several different types of hardness testers available.

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Rockwell Hardness Tester

The Rockwell hardness tester is one of the most common and widely used hardness testers. It uses a combination of a minor load and a major load applied to the surface of the material being tested. The depth of the indentation created by the major load is then measured, and the hardness of the material is calculated based on this measurement.

Brinell Hardness Tester

The Brinell hardness tester uses a steel ball indenter to measure the hardness of a material. A load is applied to the material, causing the steel ball indenter to make an indentation. The size of the indentation is then measured, and the hardness of the material is calculated based on this measurement. This type of hardness tester is particularly useful for testing materials with large indentations.

Vickers Hardness Tester

The Vickers hardness tester is a type of micro-indentation hardness tester that uses a diamond indenter to make a small indentation on the surface of the material being tested. The size of the indentation is then measured using a microscope, and the hardness of the material is calculated based on this measurement. This type of hardness tester is highly precise and is well-suited for testing brittle materials that may not be suitable for other hardness testing methods.

Shore Hardness Tester

The Shore hardness tester is a type of durometer that measures the hardness of materials such as rubber, plastics, and elastomers. It uses a spring-loaded needle to make an indentation on the surface of the material, and the hardness of the material is calculated based on the depth of the indentation. See the available machines on store!

Leeb Hardness Tester

The Leeb hardness tester is a type of portable hardness tester that is used to measure the hardness of metal materials. It uses the rebound principle, where a small impact body is propelled against the material being tested, and the hardness of the material is calculated based on the rebound velocity of the impact body.

In conclusion, hardness testers are an essential tool for measuring the hardness of materials and are used in a variety of industries. The type of hardness tester used will depend on the type of material being tested and the precision required. It is important to choose the right hardness tester for the job to ensure accurate and reliable results. Visit Us for our other products and machines