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SUPERFICIAL ROCKWELL HARDNESS TEST [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

Form of Rockwell hardness test using relatively light loads that produce minimum penetration by the indenter. Used for determining surface hardness or hardness of thin sections or small parts, or where a large hardness impression might be harmful.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Métallurgie générale
OBS

Pour déterminer la dureté de couches superficielles, on emploie des échelles particulières avec une précharge de 3 kg (dureté Rockwell superficielle).

Spanish

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