Rockwell hardness testing laboratory
You would like to perform a Rockwell hardness testing on your materials
What is Rockwell hardness ?
Rockwell hardness testing is a method of measuring the hardness of materials. It is mainly used for metals and certain types of plastics. This test assesses a material’s resistance to permanent deformation (or indentation) when subjected to load.
Why perform a Rockwell hardness testing on your materials ?
Rockwell hardness measurement is crucial to the selection of materials, providing an indicator of their mechanical properties and guaranteeing the performance of the products tested. It plays an essential role in quality control, helping to identify deviations in the production process that could compromise final quality. This measurement also predicts the behavior of materials in service, their resistance to wear and their durability. Finally, it enables us to assess the effectiveness of heat treatments on metallic materials, and supports research and development by facilitating the improvement or creation of new materials for specific applications.
What are the standards governing Rockwell hardness testing ?
ASTM E18-22
ASTM E18-22 details methods for conducting tests, including prerequisites for testing machines, calibration procedures, and interpretation of results on mechanical materials. ASTM E18-22
ISO 6508-1
ISO 6508-1 specifies the Rockwell hardness test method for metallic materials. It is aligned with ASTM E18 in many respects, ensuring a degree of interoperability between American and international standards.
ASTM D785
ASTM D785 is the standard test method for Rockwell hardness of plastics and electrical insulating materials.
Which industrial sectors are concerned by hardness measurement ?
Hardness measurement is essential in many fields, such as aerospace, automotive, medical and nuclear, to ensure that the materials used meet specific strength and durability requirements.
The FILAB laboratory assists manufacturers with Rockwell hardness testing
Why choose FILAB for Rockwell hardness testing ?
Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies in all sectors with their laboratory Brinell hardness measurement needs.
FILAB provides its customers with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a state-of-the-art analytical facility.
What other hardness measurement methods are available from FILAB ?
Brinell hardness testing
Charpy hardness testing
Vickers hardness testing
Shore hardness measurement
nos prestations d'analyses mécaniques
Young's modulus measurement
Hardness measurement to ISO standards 48-4 and 48-9
The positive aspects of FILAB
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A complete analytical park of 2100m²
Tailor-made support
