Advanced Ceramics are being extensively used in the defense and aerospace industries. As the production of critical ceramic components require a high degree of engineering expertise and manufacturing ...

Irregularities on a surface determine how rough it is. Surface roughness can be evaluated by visual appearances and tactile sensation and can be measured using a numerical scale. A surface condition ...

The concept of measuring surface roughness originated nearly a century ago as a means to prevent uncertainty and disputes between manufacturers and buyers. Now, it has become a common identifier used ...

Scientists from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a software platform that facilitates and standardizes the analysis of surfaces. The ...

Numerous oil and grease-lubricated bearing designs rely on adequate lubricant film thickness for smooth and trouble-free operation. Engineers must check that films are sufficiently thick so asperities ...

In high-precision manufacturing environments or in the field, accurate and efficient inspection of defects, features, and surface finish (roughness) is critical to ensuring product quality and process ...

Semiconductors guarantee high resistance, low cost, and reliability when used in electronic circuits. To manufacture semiconductor devices, multiple photographic and chemical-processing steps are ...