What hardness testing helps you confirm

Hardness testing provides a fast, practical indication of a materialโ€™s resistance to indentation. It is commonly used to support material verification, heat treatment checks, and in-service condition assessment.

Our inspectors help you select the appropriate method and scale (e.g., Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Shore) based on the component, surface condition, and acceptance criteriaโ€”then deliver clear readings and reporting for your QA/QC records.

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Methods, applications, and deliverables

Common methods & scales

Rockwell (HRC/HRB), Brinell (HBW), Vickers (HV), and Shore hardnessโ€”selected to match your material and specification.

Typical applications

Welds and HAZ checks, heat-treated parts, incoming material checks, PMI support, and in-service condition monitoring.

Clear reporting

Recorded readings with location references, test method/scale, equipment details, and remarks to support acceptance decisions.

How we work

A straightforward testing workflow

We align the test method to your specification and component condition, then carry out testing with a focus on safety, traceability, and repeatability.

1) Review requirements

Confirm material, thickness, surface condition, acceptance criteria, and required hardness scale/method.


2) Prepare test locations

Identify and mark test points; advise on surface preparation where needed to ensure reliable readings.


3) Perform testing

Carry out hardness measurements with suitable equipment and verification checks, recording readings and locations.


4) Report & support decisions

Provide a concise report and discuss results to support QA/QC sign-off and next steps.

FAQ

Hardness testing questions

If youโ€™re unsure what you need, share your component details and specificationโ€”our team will advise the most suitable approach.

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