Title: Shaping the surface texture of the ring-type test samples used for evaluation of the surface roughness by ARS method based on imaging and analysis of the scattered light

Authors: Wojciech Kapłonek; Krzysztof Nadolny; Nicolae Ungureanu

Addresses: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Subject Group of Metrology and Quality, Koszalin University of Technology, Racławicka 15-17, 75-620 Koszalin, Poland ' Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Production Engineering, Koszalin University of Technology, Racławicka 15-17, 75-620 Koszalin, Poland ' Department of Engineering and Technological Management, Technical University of Cluj Napoca, North University Center of Baia Mare, Victor Babes Street 62/A, 430083 Baia Mare, Romania

Abstract: Determining the metrological parameters of a newly developed measurement system often requires conducting proper test procedures, using typical commercial or specifically dedicated standards, alongside test samples. This paper presents the various stages in the preparation and measurement of ring-type test samples prepared for the testing of hybrid systems for non-contact simultaneous assessment of surface texture and dimension. Machining of the samples was carried out using a small bench-type SK-1 lathe, whereas the finishing process using a wide range of abrasive sheets (grain Nos. 200-2500) as well as micro-abrasive (diamond) and polishing (Al₂O₃-based) pastes. The effects of machining were verified by stylus profilometry and white-light interferometry. All measurement data obtained was analysed by TalyMap Platinum 4.0 software. The results of the analysis confirmed the appropriateness of machining in accordance with the key assumptions made at the design stage. The presented methodology could be helpful during production of non-conventional test surfaces.

Keywords: surface texture; surface roughness; surface quality; metrology; stylus profilometry; white-light interferometry; abrasive machining; ring-type test samples.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPTECH.2016.078177

International Journal of Precision Technology, 2016 Vol.6 No.2, pp.101 - 122

Received: 29 May 2015
Accepted: 02 Dec 2015
Published online: 07 Aug 2016 *

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