Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | M | Modern Machine Shop

Measuring surface finish on large ODs.

Publication: Modern Machine Shop
Publication Date: 01-AUG-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Measuring surface finish on large ODs.(Columnist: QUALITY GAGING TIPS)

Article Excerpt
The irregularity of a machined surface is the result of the machining process, including the choice of tool, feed rate, speed of the tool, machine geometry and environmental conditions. This irregularity consists of high and low spots that are machined into a surface by the tool bit or a grinding wheel. These peaks and valleys can be measured and used to define the condition and, sometimes, the performance of the surface. There are more than 100 ways to measure a surface and analyze the results, but the most common measurement of the mark made by the tool, or...

View this article FREE - Now for a Limited Time, try Goliath Business News
Free for 3 Days!



More articles from Modern Machine Shop
Cam system offers faster toolpath generation.(SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE), August 01, 2009
Machine simulation, toolpath creation software.(SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE), August 01, 2009
Software updated with user-driven enhancements.(SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE), August 01, 2009
Data collection software streamlines machine maintenance.(SYSTEMS AND ..., August 01, 2009
Point-cloud processing software for reverse engineering and inspection..., August 01, 2009

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.