"1.Hardness testing is to be done per ASTM E10/ISO 6506. Supplier site must have certified Master blocks for auditing the calibration of the hardness tester.
2. The Tolerance range for the Master block must be posted on the hardness tester.
3. The Tolerance range for the Master must not exceed +/- 3%.
4. The customer specified hardness range must be reduced by the tolerance allowed on the hardness Master block.
5. Unless Product Engineering specifies otherwise, Brinell hardness test using a 3000Kg load, 10 mm diameter indenter, and 10 - 15 second dwell time.
6. Hardness to be measured at a specified location from customer Product Engineering.
7.If hardness readings are out of specification, all castings in the Lot shall be hardness tested with any out-of-specification castings rejected."