News and Articles
Technical articles, webinars and case studies on automated image analysis for metallography — grain size, hardness testing, inclusion rating and materials QC.
2020-10-02
Choosing the Best Hardness Tester for Your Application
Don't let the wrong equipment compromise your materials data. This guide breaks down how to select a hardness tester based on industrial standards.
2020-09-22
4 Methods of Hardness Testing
Hardness testing is more than a scratch test. See how the Rockwell, Brinell, Knoop and Vickers methods differ in load and indenter, and when to use each.
2020-06-18
What is Knoop Microhardness Testing?
An introduction to Knoop microhardness testing, how the elongated-pyramid indenter works and where it is used for brittle materials and thin samples.
2020-05-08
What is a Microhardness Tester?
A brief look at the working principles of microhardness testers, with a focus on automated indentation systems for materials characterization.