1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the Equotip hardness of steel, cast steel, and cast iron (Part A), including the methods for the verification of Equotip hardness testing instruments (Part B), and the calibration of standardized test blocks (Part C).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Keywords
dynamic hardness test; Equotip; Equotip hardness test; Leeb; rebound hardness test;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.040.10 (Mechanical testing of metals)
DOI: 10.1520/A0956-00
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
Citing ASTM Standards
[Back to Top]
