QC - Hardness Testing Badge Details
Objective
The successful completion of the Quality Control - Hardness Testing Certification enables graduates to demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of working with QC measuring instruments. The skills acquired during this comprehensive training are valuable TOOLS FOR LIFE that can lead to rewarding careers in a vast array of industries in the global marketplace. The instruments in this certification are utilized in precision manufacturing labs globally. Those that acquire these certifications will display competency through hands-on application, exams, and successful completion of an online exam.
The content of this certification is designed to meet the expectations of Starrett, Snap-on, and critical industries like aerospace, metrology, manufacturing, metal working, and transportation. Upon successful completion of each module, the learner acquires a stackable credential from Starrett; a global leader in the manufacturing and use of precision measurement instruments.
Competencies
- Safety:
- Understand basic safety guidelines as related to the use of semi-precision and precision measuring instruments in shops and laboratories.
- Understand proper PPE when working with measuring instruments.
- Understand work area cleanliness.
- Describe how to report broken or damaged tools.
- Hardness Testing :
- Understand the basic theory behind hardness testing.
- Understand the basic design features and variations of hardness testers.
- Compare and contrast Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, and Rockwell hardness testing.
- Calibration Hardness Tester:
- Demonstrate the proper techniques to field check and calibrate the surface finish tester.
- Demonstrate how to check and add oil to the oil buffer of the hardness tester.
- Application, Usage, Care and Maintenance:
- Demonstrate proper application of the surface hardness.
- Measure surface hardness of various materials.
- Prepare surface tester for storage.