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Experiment 6

The document outlines the Brinell hardness test procedure for determining the hardness of metal specimens using a steel ball indenter. It includes details on the apparatus, theory, procedure, observations, precautions, applications, and potential viva questions related to the test. The test measures the mean diameter of indentation left by the ball under a specified load to calculate the Brinell hardness number (BHN).

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Experiment 6

The document outlines the Brinell hardness test procedure for determining the hardness of metal specimens using a steel ball indenter. It includes details on the apparatus, theory, procedure, observations, precautions, applications, and potential viva questions related to the test. The test measures the mean diameter of indentation left by the ball under a specified load to calculate the Brinell hardness number (BHN).

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Experiment No.

–5

Title of the Experiment: Brinell hardness test of a specimen

AIM: TO DETERMINE THE HARDNESS OF THE GIVEN SPECIMEN USING BRINELL


HARDNESS TEST.

APPARATUS:

1. Brinell hardness testing machine


2. Specimen (MS, AL)
3. Ball indenter.
DIAGRAM:

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THEORY:

In Brinell hardness test, a steel ball of diameter (D) is forced under a load (F) on to a surface of test
specimen. Mean diameter (d) of indentation is measured after the removal of the load (P).

BHN

𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒅 (𝒌𝒈𝒇) 𝟐𝑷


𝑩𝑯𝑵 = =
𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝝅𝑫(𝑫 − √𝑫𝟐 − 𝒅𝟐

Its specifications as follows:

1. Ability to determine hardness up to 500BHN.


2. Diameter of ball (as indenter) 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= 1BHNonapplicationof0.5D 2load.

PROCEDURE:

1. Insert ball of diameter ‘D’ in the ball indenter holder of machine (select the indenter
according specimen).
2. Make the specimen surface clean by oil, grease, dust etc.
3. Make contact between the specimen surface and ball using jack adjusting wheel.
4. Push the required button for loading.
5. Pull the load release level and wait for 15 seconds.
6. Re view the indentation through microscope and measure the diameter‘d’ of the
indentation using micrometer fixed on the microscope.
7. Repeat the procedure and take three readings.

OBSERVATIONS:

o Test piece material =


o Diameter of the ball D =
o Test load =
o Load section F/D2 =
o Load application time =
o Least count of Brinell Microscope =

Load applied F in
S.NO Ball Diameter Diameter 𝑃/D2 BHN No.
kgf

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D in mm of indentation

𝐵 +𝐵 +𝐵
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 =
3
PRECAUTION

1. Make sure that beam and load placed a proper position.


2. The cross- section of the beam should be large.
3. Note down the readings more carefully.

APPLICATIONS

In manufacturing Industries Bearing Manufacturing industries

VIVA QUESTION:

 What are the advantages of using the Brinell hardness test over other hardness
testing methods?
 How is the Brinell hardness number calculated, and what does it represent?
 What factors can influence the accuracy and repeatability of Brinell hardness
test results?
 How do you interpret the results obtained from a Brinell hardness test?
 Can you discuss any safety considerations when conducting Brinell hardness
tests?
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