Technical Talk*: Modern Hardness Test Methods and Demonstration

About This Event

September Event Announcement:

Technical Talk*: Modern Hardness Test Methods and Demonstration

Along with the Central Virginia Section of ASME

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Professional Workforce Development Center
ODU Meeting Room #2235
600 Butler Farm Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666

5:30 PM: Social Hour
6:00 PM: Dinner (Chic-fil-A box meal available)
6:30 PM: Presentation
7:30 PM: Discussion and Wrap-up
7:45 PM: Adjourn

*Upon request at the time of your reservation, one PDH credit will be awarded for this presentation.

Cost: Free to attend plus $15 per person for the meal and drink

Meal Includes: Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, waffle chips, and a cookie.  Water and Diet Coke will be provided.

About Our Speaker:

Tom Ott - Director of Technical Solutions
Screening Eagle USA, Inc.
117 Corporation Drive
Aliquippa, PA 15001

Tom Ott is the Director of Technical solutions for Screening Eagle USA and has been in the business of hardness testing for over 20 years. He is currently the sub-committee chair of ASTM E28.06, Hardness Testing which is responsible for the hardness testing methods issued by ASTM. These hardness test methods are used world-wide and set the standard for accurate hardness testing results.

About the Presentation:

This presentation will discuss the many options for hardness testing, the differences in the methods and equipment, and the pros and cons of the various methods. New developments in hardness testing will be discussed. Portable test equipment will be available for hands on demonstration.