Metal hardness tests are crucial to engineers, metallurgists, and manufacturers in many industries, from automotive, to oil and gas, and aerospace to name a few. Performing a hardness test is a critical step in qualifying metal parts and determining the various properties of a specific metal. A metal passing or failing a test will help dictate product design, production process, and innovation. There are many different metals and alloys and different applications of those materials. Different test scales are used to assist engineers in selecting the appropriate metals and hardness for their specific application. The three most widely used today... Continue reading