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A Guide to the Barcol Hardness Test Method & Standard
Qualitest Team
When the integrity of your materials is on the line, having a reliable testing method is non-negotiable. A significant operational issue can often be traced back to a material that...
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How to Perform a UCI Hardness Test (ASTM A1038 Guide)
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Verifying material hardness is a foundational part of quality assurance. For on-site hardness verification, the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method, governed by the ASTM A1038 standard, is the most effective...
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UCI vs Leeb: Making the Correct Operational Choice
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Making sure your metal components have the right hardness is a foundational part of quality control. In our experience helping businesses across North America, the choice often comes down to...
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UCI: Solving Hardness Tests on Tricky Surfaces
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Many conventional hardness testing methods are not suited for specialized applications. We're talking about the significant challenge of getting an accurate reading on thin materials, and the specific knowledge needed...
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A Guide to Choosing an Ultrasonic Hardness Tester
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From a practical standpoint, ensuring the hardness of your materials is a fundamental quality checkpoint. While established testing methods have their place, the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance method offers a level...
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A Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Best Light Booth
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In a crowded market, achieving color consistency is a critical competitive advantage. We have spent years in this field and have seen that the most common source of color error...
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Light Booth vs Spectrophotometer: Which Do You Need?
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Getting product color wrong can be a costly setback. Anyone who manages a production line knows this pain point all too well. One of the most common issues we see...
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Master Your Visual Color Evaluation: 8 Pro Tips
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Getting your product's color correct is a fundamentally important part of the manufacturing process. From our years in this field, we have seen that ensuring color accuracy from the very...
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The Professional's Guide to Color Consistency
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Let's be direct—how your brand presents itself is a major factor in its success. Here at Qualitest, we see color consistency as the silent communicator of your professionalism and attention to...
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What are The Types of Illuminants? A Business Guide
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A product sample can look perfect in the factory, only to appear completely different once it reaches the marketplace. There is a method to get color that is spot-on every...
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Metamerism Color Explained with Examples
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There’s a common and costly issue in manufacturing when two perfectly matched colors suddenly fail to align, threatening product quality and brand reputation. It’s a frustratingly familiar scenario: two components...
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Magnetic Hardness Testers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Qualitest Team
The reality is, confirming the quality of large-scale metal components is a critical operational step. When you're working with massive parts that can't be moved to a lab, you need...
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