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==Resources==
==Resources==


Not our machine but a good explanation of the test:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2JGNlIvNC4
This video shows another machine but it has a good explanation of the test:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2JGNlIvNC4


[[Category: Cold Metals]]
[[Category: Cold Metals]]

Revision as of 11:57, 17 January 2018

Rockwell Hardness Tester Area: Cold Metals https://ps1.mywikis.net/wiki/Rockwell_Hardness_Tester


Rockwell Hardness Tester
Owner/Loaner PS:One
Serial Number 4MM 344
Make/Model 4M
Arrival Date Summer, 2015
Usability yes
Contact Everett Wilson
Where Cold Metals, on a bench
Authorization Needed yes
Hackable no
Estimated Value $500
Host Area Cold Metals
Qualified Member Trained By
Dean Anderson Danger committee
Everett Wilson Danger committee

Notes

As of October 2015, the machine shop doesn't have a diamond indenter for the Rockwell C scale -- but we do have spherical indenters for Rockwell B.

Keep the dust cover on. Use calibration discs if you care about your results. Accessories for the tester are in the tan colored cabinet.

Resources

This video shows another machine but it has a good explanation of the test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2JGNlIvNC4