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ASTM E18 2017 Rockwell Hardness

ASTM E18, Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials, has been revised again.  The new 2017 Edition is available from Document Center now.  It is a copyright document and can be purchased in paper format or for pdf download.  It can also be included in our Standards Online cloud access subscription service.

This is one of our best selling standards here at Document Center Inc.  I last blogged about it when the 2016 Edition was released (ASTM E18 2016 Update Available).  It provides you with the test methods to use to determine the Rockwell hardness and the Rockwell superficial hardness of metallic materials.

You will also find complementary information in the Appendices.  Appendix X1 is a list of ASTM standards that give approximate hardness values corresponding to tensile strength values.  Appendix X2 contains examples of procedures for determining Rockwell hardness uncertainty.

The changes in the new 2017 Edition of the ASTM E18 are not extensive.  They center on a new Note A1.4 and changes in Clauses A1.5.2.8, A1.5.3.9, A2.8.1.8 and A2.8.2.9.  However, you may have trouble spotting them.  Use the Redline edition to confirm all updates.  It costs a bit more, but you not only get the clean copy of the 2017 Edition but also the “marked-up” copy of the 2016 one as well.

Copyright standards should always be purchased from an authorized distributor like Document Center Inc.  Search for current and obsolete editions of ASTM Standards at our webstore, www.document-center.com.  It’s easy to order online.  Here is a direct link to the order page for ASTM E18 for your convenience.

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ASTM E18 2016 Update Available

ASTM E18, “Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials,” has just been revised.  The new 2016 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. in a variety of formats.  It is a regular entry in our “Top Selling Standards of …” Lists that we publish annually.   It covers the test methods you’ll use to determine the Rockwell hardness and Rockwell superficial hardness of metallic materials.  And it covers both the machines and the procedures for performing these tests.

The Rockwell hardness test is one of the three most commonly used tests of this kind (the others are the Brinell hardness test, and the Vickers hardness test).  This type of testing is used for quality assurance, to confirm that advanced materials will perform as expected.  Parts may be subject to high temperatures and under conditions involving loads and pressure.   Hardness testing is one way to predict the suitability of a material for the expected stress a given part may be expected to withstand.

These tests all measure the depth to which an indenter will sink into a given material.  They are performed at a defined load and within a specified period of time.  And specialized test eqipment is usually used in order to assure repeatability and control during testing.

Your authoring committee E28 has noted that changes have been made in paragraph A3.5.2.5.  I also note that Table A3.6 also appears to have a correction made as well.  A further editorial change has been made to Table 1.

The 38-page standard is available from Document Center Inc. in paper format or for pdf download.  Additionally you can purchase a redline edition that has the changes noted on a separate copy.  And of course, all ASTM standards can be included in our Standards Online company solution.  Just order at www.document-center.com (here’s the direct link to the order page for ASTM E18).  Or contact our staff by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’ve been working with standards since 1982 and can help you set up the system you need to best manage this type of compliance information.  Make us your Standards Experts!

 

ASTM E18 2012 just released – Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

There’s a new ASTM E18-12, “Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials,” and it’s available now from Document Center Inc. in either paper or pdf format.  This is one of our best selling standards, providing customers with the requirements for Rockwell hardness machines and the procedures for performing Rockwell hardness tests.

The new revision replaces the previous ASTM E18-11 Edition, which is now obsolete.  Three sections have been revised:  A1.4.7.2, A1.4.9.1, and Table A1.3.  These reflect a change in the difference in hardness between the standardized test blocks.

The standard also has a series of Annexes and Appendices that provide additional information, and more information on each of those can be found on the bibliographic page for ASTM E18 on our website.

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Document Center’s 20 Top Selling Standards of 2012

Yes, it’s time to review Document Center‘s top selling standards of 2012.  Do you use any of these popular items?

  1. BS EN ISO 13485, New 2012 Edition, Medical Devices. Quality Management Systems. Requirements for Regulatory Purposes
  2. BS EN ISO 14971, New 2012 Edition, Medical Devices. Application of Risk Management To Medical Devices
  3. ISO 15223-1, New 2nd Edition, Medical Devices – Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling and Information To Be Supplied – Part 1: General Requirements
  4. BS EN ISO 15223-1 (paper or CD Rom format), New 2012 Edition (replaces BS EN 980), Medical Devices. Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling and Information To Be Supplied. General Requirements
  5. ASTM F2096, 2011 Edition, Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
  6. AMS 2750, New Revision E, Pyrometry
  7. 21 CFR Parts 800-1299, 2012 Edition, Code of Federal Regulations – Title 21–Food and Drugs (Parts 800 To 1299)
  8. ISO 19011, 2011 Edition, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
  9. SOR/98-282, 2012 Consolidated Edition, Medical Devices Regulations (Canada)
  10. IEC 60601-1, Consolidated Edition 3.1 with Corrigendum, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
  11. MEDDEV 2.12/1, New 8th Revision, Guidelines on a Medical Devices Vigilance System
  12. ASTM E1417, 2011 Edition with Editorial Change, Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
  13. ASTM E18, 2011 Edition, Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
  14. ASTM A370, 2012A Edition, Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
  15. IPC-A-610, Revision E, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
  16. ISO 11137-2, 2012 Edition, Sterilization of Health Care Products – Radiation – Part 2: Establishing the Sterilization Dose
  17. ASTM A240/A240M, 2012A Edition, Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
  18. ASQ Z1.4, 2008 Edition, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
  19. ISTA 2A, 2012 Edition, Performance Tests for Packaged-Products, Packaged-Products 150 Lb (68 Kg) or Less
  20. IPC/WHMA-A-620, Revision B, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies  — tied with the all time favorite: ISO-9000, 2005 Edition, Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary

All these standards are available from Document Center Inc. at our webstore, www.document-center.com.  Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’re here to assist you with both your standards purchases and the services you need to maintain your standards collection.