As defined in the ISO 6508 & ASTM E-18 standard, Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine is currently the most commonly used instrument for hardness testing. The Rockwell test is generally easier to perform, and quicker than other types of hardness testing methods. The Rockwell method measures the permanent depth of indentation produced by a force/load on an indenter.

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The Vickers hardness test is a method of measuring the hardness of materials by indenting the surface with a diamond pyramid. The indenter has a square base and opposite faces that are angled at 136 degrees. The load applied to the indenter can range from 1gf to 250 Kgf.

The INNOVATEST FALCON series Vickers hardness testers are excellent for performing all types of Vickers hardness tests, including micro Vickers, macro Vickers, Brinell, and Knoop. These testers are designed to provide accurate and repeatable results, even on the toughest materials.

Brinell hardness test method is most commonly used to test materials that have a structure that is too coarse or that have a surface that is too rough to be tested using another test method, e.g., castings and forgings. Brinell testing often use a very high test load (3000 Kgf) and a 10mm ball indenter so that the resulting indentation averages out most surface and sub-surface inconsistencies.

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Universal hardness testers are hybrid instruments that can perform Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell, Micro Vickers, Vickers, Brinell, and Knoop hardness tests according to ISO, ASTM, and JIS standards. They do not convert hardness values, but apply tests according to standard procedures.