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Back to overviewHardness mapping refers to the creation of a comprehensive hardness curve for a specimen or a specific area.
The hardness curve can be determined through the equal distribution of test points across the entire specimen. The result – the hardness map – can either be shown as a 2D colour image or a 3D diagram.
In a similar way to the FEM method, this quality of information and representation allows detailed statements to be made pertaining, for example, to specimen homogeneity or any imperfections in the specimen.