profilometer

The appearance and performance of a plastic component is highly contributed to surface finish. Monitoring surface finish for the intended parameters is crucial to the success of a plastic component both molded and machined. Insuring surface finish allows for the vast uses of plastic components and the environments they are found, ranging from medical to consumer goods, to electronics and cosmetics. For every use of a plastic component a specific surface finish parameter can be set to control its appearance and performance during environmental conditions.

Although there are many uses for Fiberglass reinforcement, in most applications it is crucial that they are as strong as possible. Fiberglass composites have one of the highest strength to weight ratios available and in some cases, pound for pound it is stronger than steel. It is also important to have as little of exposed surface area as possible. Increased surface can make them more vulnerable to chemical attack and possibly material expansion.

For a particular tool, the edges precision is expected to meet intended results during use in machining. Because the depth of cut is controlled to the nanometer level, the tool cutting edge profile is an important factor to influence the final quality of a machined surface. By analysis of a 3D-Profilometer the edge correctness can be determined to insure quality control before production and or during the life of the tool.