Hardness tests are designed to determine the hardness of metals and polymeric materials. Based on this characteristic, the assessment regarding other properties of the material, the hardened zones and the heat affected zone after welding, and the compliance with the requirements of technical documentation can be carried out.

In comparison with other destructive control methods, the performance of hardness tests results in almost no damage to the material, which quite often allows further use of the tested product. These tests can be carried out not only in the laboratory but also at the product operation site.

Specialists of WESTERN CENTRAL LABORATORY conduct hardness tests based on the Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell methods.