This standard specifies the inspection method of the Knoop hardness tester used to determine the Knoop hardness of metal materials according to GB/T 18449.1. The maximum test force of the hardness tester is 9.807N. This method is only applicable to indentations whose long diagonal length is not less than 20 μm. This standard describes the direct test method for checking the basic functions of hardness testers and the indirect test method suitable for the comprehensive test of hardness testers. The indirect test method can be used independently for regular routine inspection of hardness testers in use. If the hardness tester can also be used for hardness testing by other methods, the hardness tester shall be tested separately according to each method.
GB/T 18449.2-2001 history
2012GB/T 18449.2-2012 Metallic materials.Knoop hardness test.Part 2:Verification and calibration of testing machines