Sacrificial Lambs: Hardness Testing and Heat Treating

 

Source: Gear Technology

 

Charles D. Schultz, president of Beyta Gear Service

In a recent blog post at Gear Technology, Charles D. Schultz, president of Beyta Gear Service, addressed the importance of accuracy when describing hardness test location and the reason why “sacrificial lambs” are needed during production.

“I cannot emphasize enough that if you are not cutting up parts or coupons you do not know what is really happening during your thermal processing.” ~ Charles D. Schulz

 

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