Surface Roughness Tester: Measuring Ra, Rz, Rq and Filter Cutoffs: Metrology & Quality Inspection Standards

Diamond stylus profilometer traversing precision ground, milled, and turned surfaces to calculate micro-geometric Ra, Rz, and Rq roughness values.

Engineering Specifications & Parameters

Primary Target Bearing Journals, O-Ring Sealing Surfaces...
Sensor Technology 2 μm Diamond Stylus Tip
Core Metrology Rule Selecting correct Gaussian cutoff filters (0.8 mm vs 0.25 mm...
Measurement Accuracy Ra 0.01 μm Resolution
Metrology Instrument Contact Stylus Profilometer

Metrology Architecture & Functional Overview

Surface Roughness Tester: Measuring Ra, Rz, Rq and Filter Cutoffs is an indispensable quality assurance and dimensional metrology instrument deployed across UCAN ROBOT's inspection facilities for Diamond stylus profilometer traversing precision ground, milled, and turned surfaces to calculate micro-geometric Ra, Rz, and Rq roughness values..

Technical Specifications & Measurement Capabilities

  • Instrument Classification: Contact Stylus Profilometer.
  • Sensor / Probing Mechanism: 2 μm Diamond Stylus Tip.
  • Measurement Accuracy: Verified within Ra 0.01 μm Resolution.
  • Inspection Focus: Optimized for Bearing Journals, O-Ring Sealing Surfaces.
  • Metrology Rule: Selecting correct Gaussian cutoff filters (0.8 mm vs 0.25 mm) is critical to separate true surface roughness from part waviness.
  • Quality Traceability: All metrology instruments are calibrated annually against NIST/CNAS traceable master gauge artifacts within UCAN ROBOT's ISO/IEC 17025 compliant metrology cleanroom.

Review our production quality benchmarks in Precision Machining Quality Control and discover Application of Precision Machining.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accuracy level is achieved using Surface Roughness Tester?

Measurement resolution is held within Ra 0.01 μm Resolution under 20°C temperature-controlled laboratory conditions.

Why is this metrology instrument critical for high-precision CNC parts?

Selecting correct Gaussian cutoff filters (0.8 mm vs 0.25 mm) is critical to separate true surface roughness from part waviness.