Hardness testing of metals

Indentation hardness testing measures a material's ability to resist plastic deformation.

We offer 3 different types of tests:

• Brinell hardness testing (ISO 6506-1)

• Vickers hardness testing (ISO 6507-1)

• Rockwell hardness testing (ISO 6508-1)

These methods work by pressing a standard-sized test head into the sample and measuring either the size of the indentation or the penetration depth of the indentation tip. Each method is suitable for all types of metals and alloys.