The laboratory aims to provide the student with an insight into the assessment of high quality surfaces. A laboratory based session with a strong emphasis on practical aspects, students will participate in the measurement of optical surfaces. The session will cover the physical principles, instrument characteristics and measurement process.
LocationCranfield University LeaderDr Saurav Goel |
Structure6 hrs laboratory + 4 hrs private study AssessmentCoursework worth 5 credits |
Objectives
- Introduction to surface measurement instrumentation.
- Insight into parameters used to qualify surface texture.
- Introduction to form measurement instrumentation, including both tactile and vision variants.
- Student operation of instrumentation.
Syllabus
Surface Texture Instrumentation
- Outline configuration and performance of instruments
- Operation of contact stylus instruments
Form Instrumentation
- Outline configuration and performance of instrument
- Operation of contact stylus and optical instrument
Surface Metrology
- Surface texture assessment
- Form and geometric assessment
- Parameter selection and use