Metallic materials - Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters - Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines (ISO 14577-2:2026)
Metallic materials - Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters - Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines (ISO 14577-2:2026)
This document specifies the method of verification and calibration of testing machines for carrying out the instrumented indentation test in accordance with ISO 14577-1. It specifies a direct verification method for verifying and calibrating the main functions of the testing machine and an indirect verification method suitable for the determination of the repeatability of the testing machine. The methods in ISO 14577 are applicable to all systems that comply with the requirements of this part of ISO 14577.
EN ISO 14577-2:2026 defines the methods for verification and calibration of testing machines used in instrumented indentation tests, as regulated under ISO 14577-1. Issued by CEN, this European standard specifies both direct and indirect verification methods to ensure accurate and reliable measurements of hardness and material parameters in metallic materials. The procedures are essential for achieving traceable, repeatable, and precise test results across a range of macro, micro, and nano indentation testing machines.
Compliance with EN ISO 14577-2 ensures the integrity of testing machine performance by establishing thorough procedures and intervals for calibration and verification. The standard is vital for research, manufacturing quality assurance, and calibration laboratories where hardness and elastic properties of metals are critical quality factors.
EN applies to a wide range of sectors using instrumented indentation testing of metallic materials, including:
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These applications highlight the role of ISO 14577-2 in supporting compliance, product safety, process optimization, and research accuracy by providing uniform calibration and verification procedures.
EN ISO 14577-2:2026 is part of a comprehensive framework of standards addressing instrumented indentation testing:
These related standards ensure consistency and traceability across various hardness and material testing scenarios.
By following EN ISO 14577-2:2026, industries can standardize their approach to calibration and verification of testing machines, enhancing data quality, comparability, and regulatory compliance in hardness and elasticity testing of metallic materials.