ASTM E18-20: Rockwell Hardness Standard Test Methods
Hardness often is attached to a multitude of definitions, including resistance to local penetration, scratching, and abrasion, yet it is not quite a fundamental property […]
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Enhancing Metal Parts Through Shot Peening
The subject of “shot peening” might need further explanation beyond a simple mention. Regardless, this cold work process for finishing metal parts owes its success […]
What Makes a Precious Metal?
In the past, we have discussed how the now-omnipresent and affordable aluminum was once more expensive than gold. Treating it as precious and exotic, Emperor Napoleon […]
ASTM D4541-17 – Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Test
The standard test method covered in ASTM D4541-17 – Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers is used for evaluating the pull-off […]
ASTM E10-18: Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
Hardness is not a physical property of a material but a characteristic, one that can be measured through a variety of methods. The Brinell hardness […]
ASTM D3359-17 – Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
Adhesion is a strongly desired quality between a coating and a substrate, as it allows the coating to fulfill its function of protecting or decorating […]