What is BS 1134 - Assessment of surface texture about?
Sometimes the surface of a work piece might seem smooth to the human eye, but reveal roughness or surface defects on closer inspection. Surface texture can influence the performance, quality and service life of products, so it’s important to measure and control the surface properties – especially when it comes to machine processing. BS 1134 gives practical guidance on the measurement of surface texture using a stylus instrument. It also looks at how these surface-roughness measurements and results should be interpreted.
How does BS 1134 - Assessment of surface texture work?
BS 1134 first defines surface profile standards, before giving clear guidelines on the relevant terminology. It also explains how to analyse the results of tests with common production methods and materials. The standard then takes an in-depth look at stylus instruments, the measurement preparation and set up of measuring instruments, as well as calibration.
Who should buy BS 1134 - Assessment of surface texture?
- Anyone operating machines that could be affected by surface roughness
- Quality assessors
- Inspectors
- Risk assessors
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