Tribology: 3D parameters of surfaces

The task
Surface metrology plays a significant role for the interaction and wear of engineering surfaces, where not only profile measurement but also topographical measurement becomes more and more important.
For this purpose, new 3D surface parameters are increasingly used to describe the surface, which presents new challenges for the resolution and speed of metrology systems.

The solution
With the confocal microscope Sensofar topographic 3D measurement
of tribological surfaces has become possible.
Combining these acquisition capabilities with its data analysis software for 3D surface parameters, the Sensofar represents a complete tool for the evaluation of surfaces in tribology. And to make sure that the customer’s concerns are continuously addressed, Solarius Development works closely with competent partners in research and production.
The Viking profiler allows for measurement of stress, wear and other form features on both plastic and metal surfaces.

Honed grooves in cylinder Click here to enlarge	Sheet metal after a friction test, 3D measurement with Sensofar	Textured sheet metal surface for the automotive industry, indentations aid in oil absorption
Surface analysis software for calculation of important 3D surface parameters.