Section 8 Hardness testing
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022 - Chapter 2 Testing Procedures for Metallic Materials - Section 8 Hardness testing

Section 8 Hardness testing

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Testing Procedures for Metallic Materials

8.1 Dimensions of test specimens

8.1.1 Test pieces must be held rigidly in relation to the indenter and located such that the surface to be tested is at right angles to the axis of the indenter.

8.1.2 The surface finish of the test piece is to be such as to be able to measure the indent accurately.

8.2 Testing procedure

8.2.1 Hardness testing is to be carried out according to ISO 6506-1, ISO 6507-1 or equivalent for the type of hardness test.

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