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Universities all across the country have engineering and manufacturing departments that study the science of metallurgy. Because universities are often engaged in the study of metallurgical and engineering practices, oftentimes their requirements for hardness testing equipment and NDT equipment can be different than commercial clients. For example, hardness testing is suitable for measuring the hardness of ferrous, non-ferrous metals, and plastic materials. It is commonly used not only in factories, but in scientific research institutes, and college laboratories. This research can play a vital role in determining the hardness and strength of new material in development or old material that... Continue reading

When a company is considering buying a hardness tester, we here at METSUCO understand that it's an investment into that company's future. Whether it's for manufacturing, engineering, product development, or one of the many other applications, the hardness tester will be an important piece of the process. Because of this, we have put together a buyer's guide to hardness testers to help you choose which hardness tester is best for you. Application and Hardness Scale In order to buy a hardness tester, you first need to know what applications it will be used for. Depending on the material you are... Continue reading

Getting Help From Hardness Testing Hardness tests let engineers check whether materials have been processed correctly. Jul 07, 2011 Author: Norm Ellis, Ellis & Associates CADD/Technical Illustration Editor: Jessica Shapiro Key points: • Engineers can use hardness testing to verify the composition or heat-treatment history of materials. • Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Shore are common hardness tests. Their use depends on the material being tested. • Rockwell tests cover a wide range of metallic materials, while Shore testing is for plastics and elastomers. Resources: Ellis & Associates CADD/Technical Illustration “Pint-Sized Hardness Tester Gets its Finesse from Compact Servodrive,” Machine Design,... Continue reading

Easing the Inspection Task Recent developments in various NDE modalities are making inspection more accurate and faster while providing data that is easier to interpret. June 10, 2020 By: Henning Juknat Fig 3. HD Images Provided by Mentor Visual iQ KEYWORDS nondestructive examination technology / phased array / radiography / ultrasonics / visual inspection As nondestructive examination (NDE) continues to evolve as an inspection discipline, so the technologies of NDE evolve to meet new challenges in terms of materials and material geometries to be inspected. This article looks at some of the recent developments in various NDE modalities which are... Continue reading

What Will Manufacturing’s New Normal Be After COVID-19? History teaches us that short-term measures taken in response to global crises lead to changes that last for decades. Artem Kroupenev APR 21, 2020 Most of us hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will end within months, and things will go back to normal. In fact, many aspects of our society may never return to normal. In an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus, governments have taken extreme measures reserved for global wartime situations and the use of military-grade surveillance technology to enforce social distancing. With millions of people in complete... Continue reading