Shore hardnesstester has been applied of metal-graphite brush, but this tester does not show the true hardness for these mild materials.
Rockwell superficial test (Steel Ball 1/4″, Load 15 kg) shows real hardness for metal-graphite brush.
The hardness of metal-graphite brush decreases with increasing graphite content.
There is distinct difference between hot- and cold- pressed metal-graphite brush.
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