Surface Metrology: Understanding Texture and Measurement Parameters
Functional Areas and Surface Types
Functional Areas: Those that directly affect the operation of the machine. They may be in contact with other surfaces or moving about. Require careful finishing.
Support Surfaces: The underlying or supporting surfaces. Require finish grinding.
Free Surfaces: Those that have no special function and are not mechanized.
Types of Defects
- Macrogeometric Defects: Defects related to position (e.g., planarity) and ripple (periodic, $\ge 1 \text{mm}$).
- Microgeometric Defects: Roughness, including creases and stretch marks (random, $< 1 \text{mm}$).
Surface Area Definitions
- Theoretic Area: The area designed on the plans.
- Real Surface: The surface before the machining process.
- Effective Surface: The surface after machining.