Hardness Testing
eLearning
Master the fundamentals of hardness testing—learn how Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Knoop tests are performed, how samples are prepared, and how to interpret results to evaluate material properties with confidence.
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 1
- IACET CEUs: N/A
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes
Course Overview
Hardness Testing introduces the common methods used to measure the hardness of metals and how hardness test results are used to evaluate material properties. The course explains how different hardness tests are performed, the requirements for test samples, and how testing parameters are selected.
Learners will gain an understanding of the differences between bulk hardness testing and microhardness testing, as well as when each method should be used. The course covers Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing and Vickers and Knoop microhardness testing, along with sample preparation and interpretation of test results.
ASNT partners with Industrial Metallurgist, LLC to deliver this course. Enrollment is completed through ASNT’s learning management system, while coursework takes place on Industrial Metallurgists, LLC learning platform.
Upon Completion, Learners Will Have Covered:
- The principles of hardness testing and how hardness relates to material properties
- How Rockwell and Brinell hardness tests are performed
- How Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests are conducted
- Sample preparation and testing requirements for hardness testing
- How to determine when to use bulk hardness testing versus microhardness testing
- How hardness values from different testing methods are interpreted and compared
Meet the Instructor
Michael Pfeifer
Michael Pfeifer is President of Industrial Metallurgists, a leading engineering consultancy that specializes in metallurgical engineering for product design, manufacturing, and root cause analysis of product failures.
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Michael has been helping clients world-wide with design and manufacturing decisions and problems. He also is a failure analysis expert for forensic engineering investigations, and provides metallurgy expert witness services when needed.
Questions? Contact us at education@asnt.org
*A passing score of 70% on the final exam is required to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion. Learners will receive three attempts to pass the exam. If the learner is unable to pass the final exam within the three attempts, the course will need to be repurchased.