Abstract
The authors consider that existing two-dimensional surface parameters (calculated using stylus profilometry techniques) are inadequate for describing engineering surfaces when the three-dimensional nature of an engineering surface also affects the functional performance. This paper proposes a definition of three-dimensional surface texture in terms of lay, directionality and anisotropy. The authors propose a novel technique developed from image processing technology, which uses vectors, to describe these three-dimensional surface properties. The proposed technique is validated via analysis of a series of turned surfaces.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-134 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture |
Volume | 215 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |