3D Surface Roughness and Wear Measurement, Analysis and Inspection

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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Why do seals leak when the average roughness 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
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Let the surface tell you what it wants to be

Many surface measurement projects begin with a similar challenge: parts meet specifications, yet some fail while others function. How can we differentiate between the good and poor parts, to understand … Read more
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I need 3D surface texture measurement (but a new system isn’t in the budget)

Measuring surface roughness in 3D can offer a host of benefits. But for many companies, a measurement system may not be in the near-term budget. Here’s a way to reap … Read more