Hardness testing has evolved quite dramatically from simple scratch-testing to motorized testers to today’s sophisticated, fully automated, computer-controlled systems.

Hardness testing plays an important role in materials testing, quality control and acceptance of components.

Hardness testing is a fundamental characteristic in analyzing component properties, and, as an important materials testing tool, this critical parameter can be performed and measured by a multitude of methods and techniques.

Learn more about hardness testing methods including metals testing, often referred to as indentation hardness testing.

Proper verification provides valuable information on a material’s ability to perform and endure.

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is a method of materials testing that assesses the characteristics of a component without altering or destroying it.