Shore testing accurately measures the hardness of elastomeric and plastic material, including adhesives. The two scales most frequently used for determining Shore hardness when materials are compared ...

This class presents a description of each hardness testing method, along with discussions on how to choose and perform a test, how to read hardness ratings, and how to prevent common errors. Hardness ...

Heat treatment is an essential technique for influencing workpiece characteristics. Several industries focus on reliable part design to avoid breaking parts, e.g. by decreasing material weight and ...