3D Surface Roughness and Wear Measurement, Analysis and Inspection
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If surface texture were a golf course…

July 16, 2026

In 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Lenses

June 24, 2026

When 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Engine Valves

June 15, 2026

3D 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Clutch Plates

June 1, 2026

3D 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Medical Devices

May 19, 2026

Surface 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

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Next Suface Roughness Class: May 13–14, 2026

April 12, 2026

 The 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Brake Rotors

April 10, 2026

3D 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

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Surface Measurement Series Video – Step Heights

March 24, 2026

3D 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

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Surface Roughness Seminar Series

December 19, 2025

We’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

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Surface Roughness Top Ten

July 9, 2025

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

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