Metallurgy Hardness Testing Services
Metallurgy hardness testing is one of the most common quick indicators of the state of your material strength. You’ll be provided with a hardness value in various scales in order to point to the current processing status of your material.
Our hardness testing lab tests:
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Tool steel
- Copper
- Cast iron
We perform metallurgy hardness testing for customers in the forging, casting, hot wrought, cold drawn, machining, automotive, aerospace, and surface treatment industries.
Request a hardness testing quote today or contact us at our laboratory in Michigan.
Hardness Testing Methods
Most production hardness testing is performed based on the same objective. A specific load is applied to a given indenter and the resistance the material has to its deformation is quantified as its hardness. When looking at the different testing methods (Brinell testing, Rockwell testing, Knoop testing, Vickers testing), the difference is often a change in load or indenter. When choosing which test to use, the considerations should be where to test, the size of the material, and the expected hardness.
Brinell Hardness Testing
Represents the largest “bulk” hardness of the material. For this, larger samples with ample testing space are needed.
Rockwell Hardness Testing
Rockwell hardness testing focuses on a more localized area in a sample and can be taken on smaller samples as well.
Vickers Testing & Knoop Testing
Vickers testing and Knoop testing methods are performed on even smaller samples and represent micro-size areas of a given material. Click for more information on our microhardness testing.
Hardness Testing Lab Standards
Titan Metallurgy performs hardness testing to ASTM E10, ASTM E18, and ASTM E384 most commonly.
Rockwell Hardness Testing
Metallurgy hardness testing is performed on a variety of metallic samples, varying in hardness ranges. Our Rockwell hardness tester applies a specific load to a sample through a tungsten carbide ball or diamond indenter and measures the effect on the sample material. Our machine measures the hardness on multiple Rockwell hardness scales, including B, C, and superficial. Tests are performed to common international standards such as ASTM E18 and ASTM A370.
Brinell Hardness Testing
This hardness testing method can be used on almost any type of metal. The test equipment applies a 3000kg load with a tungsten carbide ball to the sample being tested. The technician electronically measures the circumference of the indentation to determine the hardness number in HBW. Hardness tests are performed to common international standards such as ASTM E10 and ASTM A370.
Titan Metallurgy in Oak Park, Michigan
Titan Metallurgy takes pride in providing Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell Hardness Testing to our local and remote clients alike. Located in the Detroit Metro, Titan Metallurgy has established relationships with Southeast Michigan metal fabricators, forges, specialty alloy suppliers, and custom part manufacturers across a variety of industries.
Titan Metallurgy is an A2LA-accredited testing lab located in Michigan providing Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell Hardness Testing for customers in Northern Ohio, Northern Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin with expedited 24-48 hour turnaround. Our expedited testing can save you time and money even if we aren’t the closest option to you. Reach out today to see how Titan Metallurgy can help you!
Request A Hardness Testing Quote
Please complete this form with basic information about the testing or analysis you need. We typically respond within one business day by phone or email to discuss your requirements and finalize details to complete your order.
Please note: Titan Metallurgy typically focuses on metals for industrial use, although we do enjoy a bit of historical metallurgy from time to time. Unfortunately, we can’t date or value metals or minerals and don’t have the ability to test rock, ore, or meteorites.
