3D Surface Roughness and Wear Measurement, Analysis and Inspection
New! Surface Roughness, Texture, and Tribology 2-Day Class, May 13–14, 2026!

Michigan Metrology provides 3D surface roughness measurement, analysis and training. We help resolve issues related to:

Surface roughness and texture affect everything from the efficiency of our car engines, to the traction of sports shoes, to the longevity of medical devices.

Since 1994 Michigan Metrology has been providing surface texture inspection to solve problems related to surface roughness, wear, texture, finish, flatness, and more. We’ve helped thousands of clients with advanced 3D surface roughness measurement and surface texture analysis, using state-of-the-art equipment from our valued partner Bruker and expertise in 3D surface metrology.

Michigan Metrology offers fast, reliable service, and data you can trust to solve design, quality control, and warranty issues.

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Next Suface Roughness Class: May 13–14, 2026

Dr. Donald Cohen’s next Surface Roughness, Texture, and Tribology 2-Day class dates have been announced! Join us May 13–14, 2026 for a deep dive into surface texture and how it … Read more
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Surface Roughness Top Ten

If you work with precision surfaces, you’ve most likely encountered callouts for surface roughness/surface texture. At first glance, roughness may seem straightforward…you run a roughness gage over a surface, it … Read more

Why do seals leak…when Ra meets spec?

Surface texture plays a major role in sealing. But just making a surface “rougher” or “smoother” may not improve how well your surfaces seal. Interested in a deep dive into … Read more