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If surface texture were a golf course…
July 16, 2026In the world of surface texture, we talk about the size of the features that might impact an application. We use terms like form, waviness, and roughness to talk about
Surface Measurement Series Video – Lenses
June 24, 2026When we think of surface roughness, we often think of machined surfaces. But 3D optical measurement is also essential for controlling much more polished surfaces, such as optical components. Over
Surface Measurement Series Video – Engine Valves
June 15, 20263D surface texture impacts friction, wear, and many other functions. In this video we look at 3D surface roughness measurement of automotive engine valves. These small parts have several critical
Surface Measurement Series Video – Clutch Plates
June 1, 20263D surface texture impacts friction, wear, and many other functions. This video looks at 3D surface roughness measurement of clutch plates. We look at how these surfaces can be tuned
Surface Measurement Series Video – Medical Devices
May 19, 2026Surface texture on medical devices affects many aspects of performance: how well an implant will bond to tissue, how blood will move over a device without clotting, how well a
Next Suface Roughness Class: May 13–14, 2026
April 12, 2026The May 2026 class is now FULL. Please contact us if you’d like us to inform you about upcoming classes. You may also want to check out the online classes. Dr. Donald Cohen’s
Surface Measurement Series Video – Brake Rotors
April 10, 20263D surface texture measurement shows us a lot about a surface and how it will function. In this video series we show you how 3D measurement works and all we
Surface Measurement Series Video – Step Heights
March 24, 20263D surface texture measurement shows us a lot about a surface and how it will function. In this new video series we show you how 3D measurement works and all
Surface Roughness Seminar Series
December 19, 2025We’re excited to kick off a new series of free, in-person seminars covering surface texture measurement, analysis, and application! Seminar 1: Creating surfaces with “high quality” look and feel Join
Surface Roughness Top Ten
July 9, 2025If 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