Exploring Surface Texture

Manufacturing a product is not difficult, the difficulty consists in manufacturing a product of high quality, at a low cost and rapidly. Drastic technological advances are changing global markets very rapidly. In such conditions the ability to compete successfully must be based on innovative ideas and new products which has to be of high quality yet low in price. One way to achieve these objecti ves would be through massive investments in research of computer based technology and by applying the approaches presented in this book. The First International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology AMST87 was held in Opatija (Croatia) in October 1987. The Second International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology AMSV90 was held in Trento (Italy) in lune 1990. The Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Conferences on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology were all held in Udine (Italy) as follows: AMST93 in April 1993, AMST96 in September 1996, AMST99 in June 1999 and AMST02 in June 2002.

This book addresses how to specify, measure, interpret and document surface texture, and how to apply that information to maintain and improve product quality. If you work with surface texture you have probably faced questions such as, "What is filtering?" "What is waviness?" or "Is what I see in my measurement real, or not?" When you're in the thick of diagnosing a manufacturing problem, or when you're facing a product performance issue, you need practical information to solve it. In this book we've put together a series of short essays that address dozens of questions we have addressed in our years in industry. We look at how to specify, measure, interpret and document surface texture. And, we show you how to apply that information to maintain and improve product quality. This book is structured as a series of independent questions and answers, to help you quickly address your immediate measurement challenges. But we hope the hundreds of figures and images will also help you visualize all that is happening at the texture level. Surface texture is more than just numbers from measurement instruments-it's a microscopic world with huge implications for part performance, wear and safety. We hope this book simplifies some of the intricacies of texture analysis and provides you tools to explore and understand your component surfaces. Carl Musolff and Mark Malburg bring over 70+ years of combined experience in surface texture measurement and analysis to the writing of this book.

"Surface Integrity in Machining" describes the fundamentals and recent advances in the study of surface integrity in machining processes. "Surface Integrity in Machining" gathers together research from international experts in the field. Topics covered include: the definition of surface integrity and its importance in functional performance; surface topography characterization and evaluation; microstructure modification and the mechanical properties of subsurface layers; residual stresses; surface integrity characterization methods; and surface integrity aspects in machining processes. A useful reference for researchers in tribology and materials, mechanical and materials engineers, and machining professionals, "Surface Integrity in Machining" can be also used as a textbook by advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Mechanical Engineer’s Reference Book, 12th Edition is a 19-chapter text that covers the basic principles of mechanical engineering. The first chapters discuss the principles of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, microprocessors, instrumentation, and control. The succeeding chapters deal with the applications of computers and computer-integrated engineering systems; the design standards; and materials’ properties and selection. Considerable chapters are devoted to other basic knowledge in mechanical engineering, including solid mechanics, tribology, power units and transmission, fuels and combustion, and alternative energy sources. The remaining chapters explore other engineering fields related to mechanical engineering, including nuclear, offshore, and plant engineering. These chapters also cover the topics of manufacturing methods, engineering mathematics, health and safety, and units of measurements. This book will be of great value to mechanical engineers.