Ensuring Material Strength and Surface Reliability
Hardness testing is one of the most critical mechanical evaluations used to measure a material’s resistance to deformation, indentation, and wear. It provides direct insight into material strength, heat-treatment quality, and surface performance.
BQCIS offers comprehensive hardness testing services utilizing Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Shore methods. Each test is performed under controlled laboratory conditions using traceable calibration and certified standards to ensure absolute accuracy and repeatability.
Whether verifying production batches, assessing coating hardness, or validating weld zones, our independent testing supports manufacturers, EPC contractors, and engineering firms in achieving full compliance with ASTM, ISO, and EN specifications.
Key Activities in Hardness Testing
Key Benefits of Hardness Testing
Verified Material Durability
Ensures that materials meet the required hardness level for their intended operational environment.
Process Control Assurance
Validates heat treatment and manufacturing consistency for production quality assurance.
Failure Prevention
Early identification of material weakness prevents service failures and warranty returns.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures conformity with ASTM E18, ISO 6508, and customer-specific hardness criteria.
Success Story
Hardness Mapping for Forged Pressure Vessel Components
A pressure vessel manufacturer required independent verification of hardness uniformity across thick forged shells to confirm heat treatment efficiency.
BQCIS performed 200-point Vickers and Brinell hardness mapping across multiple cross-sections, correlating results with metallographic grain structure analysis.
Achieved hardness uniformity within ±8 HB variance, validating the heat treatment process and ensuring compliance with ASME Section VIII standards.