The task of in-process roughness characterization of engineered surfaces has not been solved adequately so far. At best, conventional measuring instruments enable an in-situ roughness characterization, i.e. if the surface investigated is at rest. Measuring devices based on scattered coherent light have in-process capabilities. This paper presents new approaches of parametric optical measurements for the characterization of the roughness of smooth surfaces (Ra ≤ 0,15 μm) and fatigue states of periodically stressed materials.
Print ISSN: 0171-8096
Volume: 67, 10/2000
Pages: 415