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Vickers Hardness Testing
Vickers hardness testing precisely measures a material's resistance to deformation, aiding in quality control and material selection across various industries.
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What is Vickers Hardness Testing?
The Vickers Hardness Test measures a material’s resistance to plastic deformation by pressing a diamond pyramid-shaped indenter into its surface and analysing the resulting indentation.
This versatile method is applicable to a wide range of materials, including metals and alloys, and supports both macro and micro hardness testing. The Vickers Test plays a crucial role in quality control, material research, and engineering applications by evaluating a material’s resistance to deformation and wear. Its broad hardness scale makes it suitable for materials with varying hardness levels.
Due to its precision and reliability, Vickers Hardness Testing is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and materials science.
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Key benefits
Versatility Across Materials
Applicable to a wide range of materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, and thin coatings, making it ideal for diverse industrial and research applications.
Precision and Accuracy
Provides highly accurate and reliable hardness measurements, essential for quality control, material research, and compliance with industry standards.
Broad Hardness Range
Covers a wide spectrum of hardness values, from soft to extremely hard materials, ensuring suitability for various testing requirements.
Small Sample Testing
Capable of testing small components, thin sections, and delicate materials using lighter loads without compromising accuracy.
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We collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific testing needs, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Our team provides detailed reports and insights to support your quality control and metal selection processes.
We offer flexibility in our hardness testing services.
Whether you require Vickers Hardness Testing as a standalone service to evaluate metal hardness or as part of a comprehensive analysis, we’ve got you covered.
For a deeper understanding of your metals, we can combine Hardness Testing with full Mechanical Testing (e.g. Tensile and Impact testing) and Chemical Analysis. This integrated approach provides a complete picture of your metal’s properties, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
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BES Group Testing Ltd are UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, to carry out Chemical Tests, Corrosion Tests, Mechanical Tests, Metallurgical Tests and Weldment Tests for metals, alloys and metal products.
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Nadcap Accreditation Program is a rigorous and highly respected quality assurance program for the aerospace and defence industries. Our accreditation in AC7004 and AC7108 demonstrates our commitment to exceeding industry standards for quality and safety in aerospace manufacturing.
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800+ expert engineers
Our team of skilled engineers possesses a wealth of expertise.
A legacy of 160+ years of experience
We’re always evolving our approach to future proof our services.
35,000 satisfied customers
A strong reputation for providing exceptional service.
Frequently asked questions
What Vickers Hardness Testing specifications do you work to?
We work to the following standards:
- BS EN ISO 6507-1:2018 (HV1, HV5, HV10)
- ASTM E92-17 (HV1, HV5, HV10)
- Low force Vickers Hardness tests (HV0.3, 0.5, and 1)
What materials can be tested with Vickers Hardness Testing?
The Vickers Hardness Test is known for its ability to provide precise and accurate hardness measurements, making it suitable for a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics, and some polymers.
Vickers Hardness Testing is particularly useful for softer materials and thin sections.
How does Vickers Hardness Testing differ from other methods?
Unlike methods like Rockwell or Brinell, the Vickers test uses a diamond pyramid indenter and is applicable to all materials, regardless of hardness. It also provides a continuous hardness scale, making it versatile for various applications.
Why is Vickers Hardness Testing important?
It provides precise measurements of material hardness, essential for quality control, material selection, and ensuring components meet specific mechanical property requirements.
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