Description
Description
Surface Roughness Tester
Surface roughness tester, also known as a surface profilometer or surface roughness gauge, is a precision instrument used to measure the texture and roughness of a surface. It is commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, and research settings to assess the quality and finish of surfaces, particularly in industries where surface texture plays a crucial role in the performance of components or products. The surface profilometer works by scanning a stylus or a probe along the surface of the material, measuring the vertical deviations of the surface profile. The instrument provides quantitative data on parameters such as roughness average (Ra), root mean square roughness (Rq or RMS), maximum height (Rz), and other surface roughness parameters as per international standards.
Surface roughness testers are valuable tools in quality control processes to ensure that manufactured components meet specified roughness requirements. They are commonly used in industries like automotive, aerospace, metalworking, electronics, and many others. The choice of the appropriate surface roughness tester depends on factors such as the type of material being measured, the required measurement range and accuracy, and the specific surface roughness parameters of interest. There are handheld portable surface roughness testers for on-site measurements as well as larger benchtop or laboratory-grade instruments for more precise and detailed analysis.