Hard facts
Theory of hardness testing
Back to overviewHardness testing of metals is performed in accordance with the following common static methods that are defined in the standards listed below (ISO vs. ASTM).
Test methods | ISO | ASTM |
Brinell | ISO 6506 | ASTM E10 |
Vickers | ISO 6507 | ASTM E92, ASTM E384 |
Rockwell | ISO 6508 DIN 50103 | ASTM E18
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Knoop | ISO 4545 | ASTM E92, ASTM E384 |