Surface finishing
The History of Electroplating and a Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF
The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century....
View MoreMaterials Matter : Roughness Measurement: Optical vs. Contact Stylus Profilometry
Optical profilometry will become an important tool for predicting gear performance with more research and development of an objective lens to fit into tooth spaces....
View MoreRoughness Measurement Tips: The Scratch Pad
From the perspective of the shop floor environment, the previous Materials Matter column “Roughness Measurement Tips: 2 V 5” discussed the contact stylus 2-micron radius tip versus a 5-micron radius tip....
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