Samuel R. Low of the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory at NIST has authored a special publication (special publication 960-5). It is entitled NIST recommended practice guide, Rockwell Hardness Measurement of Metallic Materials.

This 116 page booklet offers an excellent introduction and overview of the principles, methods, and interpretation of the results of Rockwell hardness tests. Included in the material are many tips, recommendations, references to proper procedures, as well as precautions against common errors and misconceptions.

It is an excellent guide and a valuable reference aid to everyone in the hardness testing community.

Gilmore Diamond Tools enjoys a close and active relationship with NIST in the area of Rockwell hardness testing, and we are pleased to be able to provide this NIST recommended practice guide to our Website visitors.

This offer will remain until our supply is exhausted, but the guide is also available directly from NIST.

For NIST Special Publication information visit www.nist.gov/practiceguides.

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"NIST recommended practice guide, Rockwell Hardness Measurement of Metallic Materials"

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