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Limitations:

1. Depth of penetration should not exceed 1/8˝ of thickness of material.

2. No test should be performed near closer to the edge of the specimen.

3. All the locations for testing the specimen should be evenly distributed over the phase of material.

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What is the initial load in Rockwell hardness test?

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What is the Rockwell hardness test used for?

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