1-6 Issue 03, 04/2005 Krautkramer DynaPOCKET
Introduction Prerequisites for hardness testing
Technical test requirements
Every hardness test is subject to specific technical
test requirements. The most important ones are :
❚ definition of the scope of test
❚ choice of the appropriate test method
❚ consideration of material properties
❚ determination of limits for evaluation
Choice of the appropriate test equipment
It is the task of those with overall responsibility for
testing to ensure that the inspector is fully informed
about the technical test requirements. Moreover, a
clear and thorough interpretation of the corresponding
test specifications is absolutely necessary.
Information about test methods and test specifications
may be obtained, for example, from various institutions,
industrial enterprises and authorities.