Calculating Denting Force for Steel and Aluminum: Formulae for Strength Testing

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The forum discussion focuses on calculating the denting force required for 1mm thick steel and aluminum sheets measuring 300 x 300 mm. The user seeks specific formulae to determine the force necessary to create a dent and the force needed to remove it. The mention of the Rockwell hardness test indicates an interest in material deformation rather than hardness measurement. The discussion emphasizes the need for precise definitions and calculations related to material properties.

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Hi there guys, new to the forum.

I need to find a formulae for denting steel and aluminium. basically i need to work out how much force is require to dent a 300 x 300 and 1mm thick steel and same with aluminium and how much force is require to remove the dent.

practically I've already done the testing for it, but i need to calculate it as well.

if anyone can help that will be a massive appreciation.

cheers
 
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Define "dent." Before you can calulate anything, you need to specify whether you're talking something like a Rockwell hardness test, or golf-ball sized hail.
 
hi there, I've already had a go at the Rockwell Hardness test but the numbers come out wrong. what I mean by denting the material is just deforming its natural shape. Have you got those two formulae's so that i can have another go. cheers
 

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