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    SOM Experiment-1

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    This document describes the process for conducting a Brinell hardness test. It explains that the Brinell hardness test uses a hardened steel or diamond ball indentor that is pressed into the surface of a material under a specified load. The size of the indentor and load applied depends on the thickness of the test specimen. The document provides the specifications of a Brinell hardness testing machine, including its maximum load capacity and ability to test a range of hardness levels. It then outlines the step-by-step procedure for performing a Brinell hardness test and calculating the Brinell hardness number from the indentor diameter and the diameter of the indentation.

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    This document describes the process for conducting a Brinell hardness test. It explains that the Brinell hardness test uses a hardened steel or diamond ball indentor that is pressed into the surface of a material under a specified load. The size of the indentor and load applied depends on the thickness of the test specimen. The document provides the specifications of a Brinell hardness testing machine, including its maximum load capacity and ability to test a range of hardness levels. It then outlines the step-by-step procedure for performing a Brinell hardness test and calculating the Brinell hardness number from the indentor diameter and the diameter of the indentation.

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    This document describes the process for conducting a Brinell hardness test. It explains that the Brinell hardness test uses a hardened steel or diamond ball indentor that is pressed into the surface of a material under a specified load. The size of the indentor and load applied depends on the thickness of the test specimen. The document provides the specifications of a Brinell hardness testing machine, including its maximum load capacity and ability to test a range of hardness levels. It then outlines the step-by-step procedure for performing a Brinell hardness test and calculating the Brinell hardness number from the indentor diameter and the diameter of the indentation.

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    SOM Experiment-1

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    This document describes the process for conducting a Brinell hardness test. It explains that the Brinell hardness test uses a hardened steel or diamond ball indentor that is pressed into the surface of a material under a specified load. The size of the indentor and load applied depends on the thickness of the test specimen. The document provides the specifications of a Brinell hardness testing machine, including its maximum load capacity and ability to test a range of hardness levels. It then outlines the step-by-step procedure for performing a Brinell hardness test and calculating the Brinell hardness number from the indentor diameter and the diameter of the indentation.

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    EXPERIMENT NO.

    – 01

    AIM :- To study the Brinell Hardness testing machine and the Brinell hardness
    test.

    APPARATUS: - Brinell Hardness testing machine, specimen of mild steel /


    cast iron/ non ferrous metals and Brinell microscope.

    THEORY: - Hardness represents the resistance of material surface to abrasion,


    scratching and cutting, hardness after gives clear identification of strength. In
    all hardness testes, a define force is mechanically applied on the test piece for
    about 15 seconds. The indentor, which transmits the load to the test piece,
    varies in size and shape for different tstes. Common indenters are made of
    hardened steel or diamond.
    In Brinell hardness testing, steel balls are used as indentor.
    Diameter of the indentor and the applied force depend upon the thickness of
    the test specimen, because for accurate results, depth of indentation should be
    less than 1/8th of the thickness of the test pieces. According to the thickness of
    the test piece increase, the diameter of the indentor and force are changed.

    SPECIFICATION OF HARDNESS TESTING OF HARDNESS TESTING M/C AND INDENTORS

    A hardness test can be conducted on Brinell testing m/c, Rockwell hardness


    m/c or vicker testing m/c. the specimen may be a cylinder, cube, think or thin
    metallic sheet. A Brinell-cum-Rockwell hardness testing m/c along with the
    specimen is shown in figure. Its specification are as follows:

    1. Ability to determine hardness upto 500BHN.


    2. Diameter of ball (as indentor) used D = 2.5mm, 5mm, 10mm.
    3. Maximum application load = 3000kgf.
    4. Method of load application = Lever type
    5. Capability of testing the lower hardness range = 1 BHN on
    application of 0.5D2 load.
    PROCEDURE:-

    1. Insert ball of dia ‘D’ in ball holder of the m/c.


    2. Make the specimen surface clean by removing dust, dirt, oil and grease etc.
    3. Make contact between the specimen surface and the ball by rotating the jack
    adjusting wheel.
    4. Push the required button for loading.
    5. Pull the load release level and wait for minimum 15 second. The load will
    automatically apply gradually.
    6. Remove the specimen from support table and locate the indentation so
    made.
    7. View the indentation through microscope and measure the diameter ‘d’ by
    micrometer fitted on microscope.
    8. Repeat the entire operation, 3-times.

    OBSERVATION AND CALCULATION : - Following observation are


    recorded from a test on steel specimen using a hardened steel ball as indentor.

    Test piece material = ---------------

    S.No. Ball Load Diameter of P/D2 BHN


    diameter applied P in indentation
    ‘D’ in mm. kgf. ‘d’ (mm)

    BHN = Load Applied (kgf.)/ Spherical surface area indentation (in mm.)

    2P/πD(D-√D2 – d2)
    PRECAUTIONS:-

    1. The specimen should be clean properly.


    2. Take reading more carefully and correct.
    3. Place the specimen properly.
    4. Jack adjusting wheel move slowly
    5. After applying load remove the load.

    RESULT:-
    CONCLUSION:-
    VIVA-QUESTIONS:-

    • What is the limitation of Brinell hardness test and why ?


    • Which is the hardest material ? and why ?
    • Can we predict the tensile strength of a material if its hardness in known ?
    • What is the unit of B.H.N?
    • Which ball size is recommended for Brinell test?

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