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Looking for coating hardness measurement shop

RFQ: Looking for a shop were I can measure the hardness of coating

Kamel G [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Menlo Park California USA
2000

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

There are several physical testing labs in CA. Most are likely to provide the Microhardness testing.

Mandar Sunthankar
- Fort Collins, Colorado
2000

2000

Microhardness is the test that you need.

There are many test labs in CA that can perform hardness testing. However, some are not familiar with special precautions about test methods and sample preparation necessary for good results on thin coatings. Guidelines are given in applicable ASTM specifications, such as ASTM B578-21 and ASTM B488. Make sure that the lab that you choose is familiar with these specifications and follows them.

Larry Hanke
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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