Does it make sense to compare Ra and Sa values?

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Optical profilers are very popular nowadays and frequently used to verify surface texture specifications on manufactured components. However, technical drawings are usually not made for such areal instruments and instead provide profile surface texture specifications. This can be confusing and may lead users to wonder how to compare profile and areal values. The short answer … Continue reading Does it make sense to compare Ra and Sa values?