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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 note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; 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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