Certified Taber Training Program

The Certified Taber Training Program is the definitive professional development pathway for laboratory technicians, quality engineers, R&D scientists, and materials testing professionals who rely on Taber abrasion and wear-testing information.  Developed by Taber Industries engineers and aligned with ASTM International and ISO standards, this program delivers the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to perform tests with confidence, consistency, and regulatory defensibility.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Laboratory technicians & QC Analysts performing abrasion or wear-resistance testing
  • Quality Engineers & Managers responsible for material qualification and compliance
  • R&D Scientists developing coatings, surface-treatments, films, textiles, bulk materials, plus many more
  • New instrument operators requiring structured onboarding and procedural validation
  • Experienced Taber users seeking formal certification and refreshed best practices

Why Get Certified?

Accurate abrasion testing requires proper instrument setup, correct sample preparation, and strict adherence to test methods. This program gives your team the confidence and competence to run tests that are repeatable, defensible, and trusted by customers and auditors. This training program utilizes an ASTM aligned curriculum with OEM authored content and hands-on instrument exercises. Reduce inter-operator variability by learning the most common sources of variation. 

All participants receive a Certified Taber Training Certificate — ideal for display in your test laboratory and for promoting your capabilities to customers.

Training Modules

Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of Abrasion & Wear Testing:

  • Principles of surface degradation and tribology
  • Taber instrument history, design, and variants
  • Abrasion wheel types, grades, and selection
  • Key industry terminology and concepts

Instrument Preparation

Learn how to configure the Taber Abraser exactly as required by ASTM or ISO methods:

  • Wheel selection
  • Abraser arm load
  • Vacuum system setup
  • Turntable speed verification
  • Environmental conditioning
  • Wheel resurfacing
  • Instrument calibration considerations

Sample Preparation

Proper specimen preparation is critical for valid results:

  • ASTM conditioning requirements and protocols
  • Specimen size, thickness, and mounting
  • Specimen cutting
  • Cleaning and wear debris control
  • Mounting options for flexible or rigid materials
  • Labeling and documentation

Test Execution

Hands‑on instruction for running abrasion tests correctly:

  • Selecting test parameters (cycles, abrasive wheels, loads)
  • Installing wheels and weights
  • Starting, stopping, and monitoring the test
  • Recognizing abnormal test behavior

Monitoring Tests

Ensure your test runs smoothly from start to finish:

  • Wheel wear patterns
  • Specimen failure modes
  • Vacuum effectiveness
  • Troubleshooting mid‑test issues
  • Recording observations for ASTM compliance

Sample Evaluation

Learn how to evaluate and report results according to ASTM:

  • Mass loss measurement
  • Wear index calculation
  • Haze measurement
  • Change in material thickness
  • Wear through
  • Visual inspection and photography
  • Comparing results across materials
  • Understanding typical wear patterns
  • Generating compliant test reports

Instrument Servicing

Keep your Taber Abraser performing at its best:

  • Routine cleaning
  • Vacuum system maintenance
  • Wheel resurfacing schedules
  • Preventive maintenance
  • When to send the instrument for service

ASTM Method Support

Taber trainers will have an opportunity to coordinate with the ASTM technical contact for the relevant abrasion test method(s) to:

  • Clarify any ambiguous requirements
  • Confirm interpretation of test parameters
  • Validate sample preparation and evaluation procedures
  • Provide updates on committee discussions or revisions

This ensures your training reflects the most current ASTM guidance.

Bring Your Own Material

Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials for testing. This allows your team to:

  • Practice on real production samples
  • Troubleshoot issues specific to your materials
  • Compare results with your existing test data

Training Options

Taber Industries training is offered in our ISO 17025 certified laboratory in North Tonawanda, NY and can accommodate different team sizes (maximum 5 participants), schedules and operational requirements for personalized instructions. Training is also available on-site. 

Choose the level of training that fits your needs:

2‑Hour Introduction

A concise overview for new users:

  • Basic instrument setup
  • Wheel selection
  • Running a simple test
  • Q&A

Half‑Day Training

Ideal for labs performing routine ASTM testing:

  • Full instrument and sample preparation
  • Running ASTM or ISO tests (up to 3)
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Customer material testing
  • Certificate included

Full‑Day Training

Comprehensive, hands‑on instruction:

  • All half‑day content
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Detailed evaluation and reporting
  • Maintenance and servicing
  • Multiple customer material tests
  • Certificate included

Schedule Training

Take the next step in your professional development - become officially trained in Taber abrasion testing by the people who invented the Taber Abraser. Our Certified Taber Training Program provides hands‑on instruction from Taber experts and ensures your laboratory is performing abrasion tests correctly, consistently, and in full alignment with ASTM or ISO standards.

Click here to request more information and to schedule training.