06/07/2026
This valve stem is undergoing hardness inspection.
We use a Rockwell hardness tester. The principle is straightforward: a diamond indenter or carbide ball is pressed into the material surface under a specific load, and the hardness value is determined by measuring the residual indentation depth.
After the major load is applied, the indenter continues to pe*****te. Once the load is removed, the residual depth is measured. The shallower the indentation, the higher the hardness.
Advantages:
Fast operation — suitable for shop-floor batch testing
Small indentation — minimal impact on finished parts
Direct reading — no microscope required
Limitations:
Not ideal for very thin parts or shallow hardened layers
Requires relatively smooth surface finish
For valve stems, Rockwell is the preferred choice — fast, reliable, and non-damaging to finished surfaces.
Hardness passes. Valve stem ships.
Jiangsu Baoya Alloy — Focused on high-performance nickel alloys, engineered for more demanding conditions.