Ebook: Characterisation of Areal Surface Texture

The function of a component part can be profoundly affected by its surface topography. There are many examples in nature of surfaces that have a well-controlled topography to affect their function. Examples include the hydrophobic effect of the lotus leaf, the reduction of fluid drag due to the riblet structure of shark skin, the directional adhesion of the gecko foot and the angular sensitivity of the multi-faceted fly eye. Surface structuring is also being used extensively in modern manufacturing. In this way many properties can be altered, for example optical, tribological, biological and fluidic. Previously, single line (profile) measurements were adequate to control manufacture of surfaces, but as the need to control the functionality of surfaces increases, there is a growing need for three-dimensional (areal) measurement and characterisation techniques. For this reason there has been considerable research, development and standardisation of areal techniques. This book will present the areal framework that is being adopted by the international community. Whereas previous books have concentrated on the measurement aspects, this book concentrates on the characterisation techniques, i.e. how to interpret the measurement data to give the appropriate (functional) information for a given task. The first part of the book presents the characterisation methods and the second part case studies that highlight the use of areal methods in a broad range of subject areas - from automobile manufacture to archaeology.

Contents
Introduction to Surface Topography
The Areal Field Parameters
The Areal Feature Parameters
Areal Filtering Methods
Areal Form Removal
Areal Fractal Methods
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell Efficiency
Characterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods
Road Surfaces

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The function of a component part can be profoundly affected by its surface topography. There are many examples in nature of surfaces that have a well-controlled topography to affect their function. Examples include the hydrophobic effect of the lotus leaf, the reduction of fluid drag due to the riblet structure of shark skin, the directional adhesion of the gecko foot and the angular sensitivity of the multi-faceted fly eye. Surface structuring is also being used extensively in modern manufacturing. In this way many properties can be altered, for example optical, tribological, biological and fluidic. Previously, single line (profile) measurements were adequate to control manufacture of surfaces, but as the need to control the functionality of surfaces increases, there is a growing need for three-dimensional (areal) measurement and characterisation techniques. For this reason there has been considerable research, development and standardisation of areal techniques. This book will present the areal framework that is being adopted by the international community. Whereas previous books have concentrated on the measurement aspects, this book concentrates on the characterisation techniques, i.e. how to interpret the measurement data to give the appropriate (functional) information for a given task. The first part of the book presents the characterisation methods and the second part case studies that highlight the use of areal methods in a broad range of subject areas - from automobile manufacture to archaeology.

Contents
Introduction to Surface Topography
The Areal Field Parameters
The Areal Feature Parameters
Areal Filtering Methods
Areal Form Removal
Areal Fractal Methods
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell EfficiencyCharacterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods
Road Surfaces

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The function of a component part can be profoundly affected by its surface topography. There are many examples in nature of surfaces that have a well-controlled topography to affect their function. Examples include the hydrophobic effect of the lotus leaf, the reduction of fluid drag due to the riblet structure of shark skin, the directional adhesion of the gecko foot and the angular sensitivity of the multi-faceted fly eye. Surface structuring is also being used extensively in modern manufacturing. In this way many properties can be altered, for example optical, tribological, biological and fluidic. Previously, single line (profile) measurements were adequate to control manufacture of surfaces, but as the need to control the functionality of surfaces increases, there is a growing need for three-dimensional (areal) measurement and characterisation techniques. For this reason there has been considerable research, development and standardisation of areal techniques. This book will present the areal framework that is being adopted by the international community. Whereas previous books have concentrated on the measurement aspects, this book concentrates on the characterisation techniques, i.e. how to interpret the measurement data to give the appropriate (functional) information for a given task. The first part of the book presents the characterisation methods and the second part case studies that highlight the use of areal methods in a broad range of subject areas - from automobile manufacture to archaeology.

Contents
Introduction to Surface Topography
The Areal Field Parameters
The Areal Feature Parameters
Areal Filtering Methods
Areal Form Removal
Areal Fractal Methods
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell EfficiencyCharacterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods
Road Surfaces

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Introduction to Surface Topography....Pages 1-13
The Areal Field Parameters....Pages 15-43
The Areal Feature Parameters....Pages 45-65
Areal Filtering Methods....Pages 67-106
Areal Form Removal....Pages 107-128
Areal Fractal Methods....Pages 129-153
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter....Pages 155-177
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features....Pages 179-216
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography....Pages 217-267
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell Efficiency....Pages 269-280
Characterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control....Pages 281-302
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications....Pages 303-320
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods....Pages 321-335
Road Surfaces....Pages 337-348
Back Matter....Pages 349-353

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The function of a component part can be profoundly affected by its surface topography. There are many examples in nature of surfaces that have a well-controlled topography to affect their function. Examples include the hydrophobic effect of the lotus leaf, the reduction of fluid drag due to the riblet structure of shark skin, the directional adhesion of the gecko foot and the angular sensitivity of the multi-faceted fly eye. Surface structuring is also being used extensively in modern manufacturing. In this way many properties can be altered, for example optical, tribological, biological and fluidic. Previously, single line (profile) measurements were adequate to control manufacture of surfaces, but as the need to control the functionality of surfaces increases, there is a growing need for three-dimensional (areal) measurement and characterisation techniques. For this reason there has been considerable research, development and standardisation of areal techniques. This book will present the areal framework that is being adopted by the international community. Whereas previous books have concentrated on the measurement aspects, this book concentrates on the characterisation techniques, i.e. how to interpret the measurement data to give the appropriate (functional) information for a given task. The first part of the book presents the characterisation methods and the second part case studies that highlight the use of areal methods in a broad range of subject areas - from automobile manufacture to archaeology.

Contents
Introduction to Surface Topography
The Areal Field Parameters
The Areal Feature Parameters
Areal Filtering Methods
Areal Form Removal
Areal Fractal Methods
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell EfficiencyCharacterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods
Road Surfaces

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Introduction to Surface Topography....Pages 1-13
The Areal Field Parameters....Pages 15-43
The Areal Feature Parameters....Pages 45-65
Areal Filtering Methods....Pages 67-106
Areal Form Removal....Pages 107-128
Areal Fractal Methods....Pages 129-153
Choosing the Appropriate Parameter....Pages 155-177
Characterisation of Individual Areal Features....Pages 179-216
Multi-Scale Signature of Surface Topography....Pages 217-267
Correlation of Areal Surface Texture Parameters to Solar Cell Efficiency....Pages 269-280
Characterisation of Cylinder Liner Honing Textures for Production Control....Pages 281-302
Characterisation of the Mechanical Bond Strength for Copper on Glass Plating Applications....Pages 303-320
Inspection of Laser Structured Cams and Conrods....Pages 321-335
Road Surfaces....Pages 337-348
Back Matter....Pages 349-353
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