Brinell hardness testing supports a whole industrial ecosystem spanning multiple sectors Across Britain’s heaviest engineering sectors the Brinell hardness test remains indispensable. It runs from
Having addressed the measurement challenge, the next logical automation step is to dispense with operator handling of the microscope entirely, by acquiring a tester with
One of the traditional challenges of the Brinell test is operator influence on the measurement of the indentation (the possibility of inaccurately measuring the indentation
What steps should companies consider to both speed up and tighten their Brinell hardness testing? In this article and the subsequent one I’ll set out
At Foundrax’s inception over 70 years ago, the Brinell test was regarded in some quarters as somewhat ‘rough-and-ready’ — a good tool for simple testing,
Brinell hardness testing of large, unwieldy components: staying safe and getting it right – Foundrax MD Alex Austin discusses: If you’re responsible for hardness testing,
Are you reading Brinell hardness values from a paper chart? A visit to a customer’s workshop or materials laboratory is always interesting and, if the
In the world of Brinell hardness testing, technology has revolutionised the way results are captured and interpreted. Among these innovations, digital cameras have become synonymous
The demand for speed, precision and efficiency in hardness testing has never been greater. As industries grow more complex, businesses of all sizes are looking
In any production line, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a necessity. For manufacturers who rely on manual hardness testing processes, injury risks can
The challenge of achieving accurate results in Brinell testing In the world of materials testing, precision is everything. When it comes to Brinell hardness testing
Why choose Brinell testing? In the world of hardness testing, where precision and reliability are paramount, the Brinell method stands as a trusted and proven
Hardness testing isn’t something many of us consider every day, but without it, the modern world would look very different. From the cars we drive
This is based on an article that first appeared in the United States’ publication Heat Treat Today In many steelworks producing large forgings and billets,
sThis article covers the concept, origins, development and application of hardness testing, and the main testing methods in use today. What is hardness testing? Hardness
The history and application of the Rockwell Hardness Test and Rockwell Hardness Scale Metal hardness testing is an essential part of numerous engineering and manufacturing
We recently finished the installation of another of our large X-BHD machines. These are bridge, or gantry type, with a head that manoeuvres on x,
Foundrax Engineering staff gathered at Haynes Motor Museum recently for a hotly-contested session of Go-Karting. The Museum organises the sessions to create the feel of
This first appeared (with minor alterations) in the United States publication Heat Treat Today Note: for a general overview of hardness testing – concept, origins,
Foundrax has a significant customer base in the United States, centred around Texas. Several American companies have purchased one of our Brinell hardness testers; usually for checking components heading for the oil and gas sector.
The Rockwell hardness test is used right across manufacturing — anywhere metal components are made, heat-treated or inspected — and on a broad range of
Accurately measuring the diameter of a Brinell indentation is, of course, as important as making the indentation properly in the first place. But this is
Foundrax’s revolutionary, automatic indentation measurement microscope – the ‘BRINtronic’® – has been available for many years as an integral part of our Brinell testing machines
All the essentials of the Brinell hardness tester explained A Brinell hardness tester is a machine that is used for measuring the hardness of metal.
This machine, one of a long and distinguished line of large Foundrax Brinell testers (they can be found all around the Globe) enables the in-situ
To make a true Brinell test using a floor-standing or bench-mounted Brinell hardness tester, according to the requirements of ISO 6506 or ASTM E10-18: Setting
To use our Brinell hardness calculator click here. For more information, please read on: One of the internationally accepted methods of measuring metal hardness is
Note: This article concentrates on the history of testing. For a comprehensive overview of hardness testing we have produced this article: https://foundrax.co.uk/hardness-testing-a-comprehensive-overview/ Understanding metal hardness
Information on Brinell hardness testing; uses, advantages and disadvantages.
Are you considering the purchase of a Brinell hardness tester? Why choose Foundrax? There are other hardness tester suppliers, after all… Well, it’s all about
Brinell “scanners” Some in the world of metal hardness testing talk about “scanning” Brinell indentations to measure their diameter. Others refer to using “artificial intelligence”
Brinell Hardness Test Blocks Every year, thousands of Brinell test blocks leave our workshop; destined for customers in over 40 countries. These blocks, more correctly
Rockwell and Vickers hardness tests have their place in the metrologist’s armoury but, for large cast components, the Brinell hardness test is still very much
Foundrax MD Alex Austin explained the background to Brinell testing late in 2019 in an article for Materials Today, an abridged version of which is
It sometimes surprises customers that our Brinell test blocks cost a three-figure sum. Well, it needs to be stated at the outset that using metals
Uncertainty of measurement: what it means for your reference blocks Anyone involved in hardness testing will have seen the phrase ‘uncertainty of measurement’ on the
Foundrax MD Alex Austin on the ‘slow revolution’ in Brinell testing that the company pioneered Foundrax has been in the hardness testing business for over
Note: for a more comprehensive explanation of the concept, origins and application of hardness testing, see our major article here. The term ‘hardness’ is used
Sometimes, if you’re hoping to do a Brinell hardness test on something that’s heavy and awkward to manoeuvre, it’s easier to take the tester to