New - High Volume-Low Cost- 3D Surface Measurement Services

Sometimes I've been called upon to measure and analyze a large volume (e.g. 100's) of samples to support a production issue, large DOE etc. By minimizing the analysis, designing special fixtures and implementing automation, I am able to greatly improve the throughput and thus reduce the cost.

Please feel free to call and discuss any larger measurement projects you might be considering. You can also Submit a Request For a Quote (RFQ).

Metrology Standards Meetings

The International Committee related to surface texture measurement and analysis (ISO TC213) is having a meeting in the USA this month. I plan on attending the meeting in support of the work the B46.1 group has been doing on optical instrument standardization.

Please email or call with any questions/issues/requests you might have of the international standards community. The various ISO standard may be found via MichMet's Reference Page.

Very Cool Link

Ted Vorburger, Ph.D. and Son Bui Ph.D. of NIST have been working diligently over the years to bring 2D and 3D surface texture "virtual test specimens" to the Web. This unique site will allow users to download "standard profile" datasets to verify software analysis results. This site also allows the analysis of your own profiles for the various parameters (e.g. Ra).

The site for 2D profiles is currently operational. The 3D surface analysis will be coming out in the near future.