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  • ISO 6508-2:2015

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    Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test — Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines and indenters

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    Superseded date:  13-12-2023

    Language(s):  English, French

    Published date:  25-02-2015

    Publisher:  International Organization for Standardization

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    ISO 6508-2:2015 specifies two separate methods of verification of testing machines (direct and indirect) for determining Rockwell hardness in accordance with ISO 6508‑1:2015, together with a method for verifying Rockwell hardness indenters.

    The direct verification method is used to determine whether the main parameters associated with the machine function, such as applied force, depth measurement, and testing cycle timing, fall within specified tolerances. The indirect verification method uses a number of calibrated reference hardness blocks to determine how well the machine can measure a material of known hardness.

    The indirect method may be used on its own for periodic routine checking of the machine in service.

    If a testing machine is also to be used for other methods of hardness testing, it shall be verified independently for each method.

    ISO 6508-2:2015 is applicable to stationary and portable hardness testing machines.

    Attention is drawn to the fact that the use of tungsten carbide composite for ball indenters is considered to be the standard type of Rockwell indenter ball. Steel indenter balls may continue to be used only when complying with ISO 6508‑1:2015, Annex A.

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    Committee ISO/TC 164/SC 3
    Development Note Supersedes ISO 1079 and ISO 716 (04/2001) Supersedes ISO/DIS 6508-2. (02/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Organization for Standardization
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    ONORM EN ISO 11960 : 2014 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - STEEL PIPES FOR USE AS CASING OR TUBING FOR WELLS (ISO 11960:2014)
    ISO 10071-2:2005 Tools for pressing Ball-lock punches Part 2: Ball-lock punches for heavy duty
    DIN EN ISO 18265:2014-02 METALLIC MATERIALS - CONVERSION OF HARDNESS VALUES (ISO 18265:2013)
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    BS EN 10218-1:2012 Steel wire and wire products. General Test methods
    ISO 6508-3:2015 Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test — Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks
    UNE-EN ISO 18265:2014 Metallic materials - Conversion of hardness values (ISO 18265:2013)
    ISO 642:1999 Steel — Hardenability test by end quenching (Jominy test)
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    EN ISO 14577-2:2015 Metallic materials - Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters - Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines (ISO 14577-2:2015)
    EN 16602-70-46:2014 Space product assurance - Requirements for manufacturing and procurement of threaded fasteners
    EN ISO 18265:2013 Metallic materials - Conversion of hardness values (ISO 18265:2013)
    EN 843-4 : 2005 ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERAMICS - MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MONOLITHIC CERAMICS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - PART 4: VICKERS, KNOOP AND ROCKWELL SUPERFICIAL HARDNESS
    EN ISO 642:1999 Steel - Hardenability test by end quenching (Jominy test) (ISO 642:1999)
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