Hardness testing
Certainty
Starts
Here
Hardness testing turns material performance into something measurable. But a reliable result depends on far more than making an indent.
The proof
Make an indent.
Measure it.
Get a number.
But getting it right
takes more.
Surface condition decides what the indent can tell you.
Load, scale and geometry matched to the material.
Consistent, reproducible results across tests.
Application knowledge that turns data into decisions.
Certainty
Starts
Here
Where do you start?
LAB CRITICAL
Correct preparation, guided workflows and automation that reduce operator variation. For consistent results across operators.
BUSINESS CRITICAL
Standardized methods, documented results and efficient testing help organizations maintain consistent quality and make better use of testing capacity.
DEEPDIVE INTO TESTING
Six perspectives on hardness testing — from the sample surface to the audit trail.
Automation
Automated positioning, focusing and evaluation reduce operator-dependent variation and help deliver repeatable results across tests.
Less reported operator variation
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Repeatability
Methods
A short decision guide based on material, geometry and the standard you report against.
Expertise
Application specialists, method development and training to help you get the most from your hardness testing.
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Expertise
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Repeatability
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Methods
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Knowledge
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ARTICLES
Training
APPLICATION SUPPORT
Let’s test it
Tell us what you test. We’ll help narrow down what you need.
FIND YOUR NEXT HARDNESS TESTER
From manual and semi-automatic systems to fully automatic solutions for Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With the accessories and software to match.
Micro & macro · Vickers · Knoop · Brinell
A versatile micro and macro hardness tester with semi- and fully-automatic features for excellent repeatability over a wide load range. Plus time-saving dual-screen operation.
Top-tier micro-hardness · Vickers · Knoop · Brinell
Top-tier micro-hardness testing for demanding applications. An 8-position angled turret and microscope-grade optics deliver accurate, repeatable measurements. While fully automated operation makes even complex testing efficient and consistent.
The full range
Materialographic expertise
Hardness testing is a process, not just an instrument. Preparation, consumables, method and software all shape the number you report.
Explore the complete workflowControlled sectioning that preserves the true structure.
Edge retention and a stable, flat testing plane.
A surface that lets the indent be measured, not estimated.
The right method, load and dwell — applied consistently.
Evaluation, documentation and traceable reporting.
Certainty
Starts
Here
