the indentors being put under a minor load and a subsequent major load, i.e. Rockwell system

Full Title

Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress > Investigating hardness or rebound hardness > by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid > the indentors being put under a minor load and a subsequent major load, i.e. Rockwell system

Classification Context

Section:

PHYSICS

Class:

MEASURING; TESTING

Subclass:

INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES