As in almost everything in this world, there are advantages and disadvantages of things. For example, in the Brinell test, there are the following disadvantages:

• The main drawback of this test is that its big indentor impression prevents it from being used for small-sized objects.
• Testing hard objects results in a somewhat off measurement of hardness due to the deformation of the ball indentor.
• Due to the deep penetration, thin objects are not recommended.
• Only flat surfaces can withstand this test’s demands.
• The Brinell hardness test takes a long time since it is sluggish.
• chances of measurement inaccuracy due to human error.
• Because of the high load and big impacts, the component life may be shortened.

There is also Allowed maximum sample size (test space), which is Vertical: 220mm (for Rockwell); 150mm (for Vickers & Brinell test mode); Horizontal: 200mm for NextGen’s Universal Hardness Tester for Vickers / Knoop, Rockwell and Brinell.

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