Measures resistance to indentation for quality checks, heat treatment validation or local property mapping.
When to use this
Use this for quick material checks, heat-treatment verification, weld assessment and surface property comparison.
Suitable materials
Metals, coatings, weld sections and small components.
What to provide for a quotation
Hardness scale, expected range, sample preparation condition and number of measurement points.
Typical outputs
Typical outputs include hardness values, measurement locations and any agreed microhardness map.
Standards to discuss
- ASTM E384
- ISO 6507
The applicable edition, material scope and any departures are agreed in your quotation. This guide is not a claim of accreditation or certification.
TESTDOG confirms the method, scope, price and delivery time before work starts. Sample acceptance and any preparation requirements are part of that review.