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3D Metrology Services – Aerospace – Roughness Inspection on Complex Surface

At EDM Intelligent Solutions, our high-resolution 3D scans of piece parts allow for form measurement down to the µm scale. Surface roughness measurement quantifies the frequency of peaks and valleys in the base material of a surface. With our 3D Metrology Services, we’re able to offer our customers in-depth, non-contact and non-destructive measurements of almost any shape, size, and form. Below is an example of a Surface Roughness Measurement using 3D profiles to extract roughness data from an engine component. This is a four step process. The surface roughness inspection and 3D measurements of this component were completed using our MVi5 3D Metrology Center.  

APPLICATION DETAILS

  • Component – Engine Component
  • Material – Nickel Alloy
  • Metrology Services:
    • Surface Roughness Measurement

Step 1: Capture Data on Surface Finish

A 3D rendering displays a long, rectangular object with a textured surface, possibly a component or a material sample, enclosed within a transparent bounding box with measurement indicators.

Step 2: Extract Critical Data

A close-up, high-magnification view of a metallic surface reveals a pattern of parallel striations, suggesting a brushed or machined finish. The texture is intricate, with subtle variations in light reflection across the numerous fine lines, creating a sense of depth and materiality. A thin red line is superimposed across the image, possibly indicating a measurement or reference point for analysis. The image displays a graph representing surface roughness measurements. The x-axis shows distance in micrometers (µm), ranging from approximately 9605.5 to 37461. The y-axis represents depth, also in micrometers (µm), with values ranging from -36.74 to 36.74. A blue line plots the measured surface profile, exhibiting irregular peaks and valleys, indicating a textured or uneven surface.

Step 3: Analyze Data

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Step 4: Report Results

A visual indicator displays three status updates: two "PASS" indicators in green and one "FAIL" indicator in red, stacked vertically.  

COMPETITIVE 3D METROLOGY, MEASUREMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Intelligent solutions to manufacturing and measurement challenges are what we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve completed thousands of measurement and metrology projects. What differentiates EDM Intelligent Solutions 3D Metrology services from the competition is our unique understanding of each manufacturing process. The EDMIS metrology technicians and applications engineers support their colleagues in our tight tolerance CNC machine shop that produces ultra-precision components for customers every day. Harnessing this unique relationship with manufacturing, our metrology team has the experience needed to fully assist our customers leverage the measurements taken of their components to improve their manufacturing processes. We are confident that we can measure your most challenging components and work with you to fully understand what those measurements tell you about them. To learn more about how EDMIS can help you, contact our metrology team with your request for quote.
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