inspection-and-assembly-manufacturing-processes > Hardness Testing

This section encompasses all varieties of Hardness Testing methods, which measures the resistance to deformation of a material or component.

Typically, Hardness Testing requires a fixed force to be applied to a material, and the depth of penetration measured. This is used to calculate the hardness of the material and determine whether it is suitable for the intended application.

Popular hardness tests include the Brinell test and the Rockwell test.