Manufacturing Technology

Surface Texture

Student: Alan McGrath

Lecturer: William France
Date: 20/03/11
Class: METS3
Group: B
Table of Contents:

Introduction Page 1
Sketch of Apparatus Used Page 1
Numerical Expression of Surface Texture Page 2
Theory Page 2
1. Geometric Error Page 3
2. Roughness Page 3
3. Waviness Page 3
4. Lay Page 3
Factors Effecting Numerical Assessment Page 3
1. Length of Trace Page 3
2. Lay of Surface Page 3
3. Type of Surface Page 3
Procedure Used Page 4
Results Obtained Tabulated Page 5
Discussion & Conclusion Page 7
Reference Page 7
Introduction:

Sketch:

Numerical Expression of Surface Texture:

Theory:

Geometric Error

Roughness
Surface roughness, more commonly shortened to roughness, is a measure of the finely
spaced surface irregularities.[1] In engineering, this is what is usually meant by
"surface finish".

Waviness
Waviness is the measure of surface irregularities with a spacing greater than that of
surface roughness. These usually occur due to warping, vibrations, or defection during
machining
Lay
Lay is a measure of the direction of the predominant machining pattern.[1] A lay
pattern is a repetitive impression created on the surface of a part. It is often
representative of a specific manufacturing operation. The lay may be specified when
it has an effect on the function of the part. Unless otherwise specified, roughness is
measured perpendicular to the lay.
Factors Effecting Numerical Assessment:

Length of Trace

Lay of Surface

Type of Surface

Procedure Used:

Results Obtained:

Disscussion/Conclusion: