Method notes
Prepare a flat, appropriate surface and support the specimen securely. Select the test force, dwell time, indentation spacing and evaluation method according to the applicable procedure. Record positions and measurements. For a hardness profile, preserve the relationship between each indent and its distance from the surface.
Connect the steps
Check the specimen, instrument and objective together and retain process records.
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