Thanks all for the replies so far.
Unfortunately I do not have the MIL standard. I will have a look online.
I have taken your comments on board and am currently awaiting a response from Carpenters.
Many thanks
Ian
Thanks for the replies so far.
The hardness testing is carried out by a sub-contract supplier so this could be a bit sketchy.
I believe that the tests are carried out using Vickers testing apparatus with a 5kg load. The results are then converted from Vickers to Rockwell C scale.
Hope this...
Hi. Can anyone help with this heat treatment question?
As part of a heat treatment validation exercise I have measured hardness of materials following the recommended cycle
In the case of Custom 455 S/Steel, the Carpenters Data Sheet states that the maximum material strength is achieved by...