Hardness Testing is a service of Southern Inspection. They have the capabilities to perform various testing to determine material hardness. Southern Inspection performs the Vicker, Rockwell, Brinell, etc. testing to name a few on submitted samples. Testing is performed to meet industry and project requirements. Sample preparation is also very vital to the test outcome. Care must be taken in the sample preparation such as cutting in a way agreeable to the process. High speed heat generated improper preparation will alter the material properties as well as heat cutting. Southern Inspection tests the material for hardness in a controlled manner for accurate reporting.