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Citation
(2000), "Surface tester", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 72 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2000.12772aad.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Surface tester
Keywords Mitutoyo, Roughness, Testing
Mitutoyo reports that it has added a new portable surface roughness tester to its range. The Surftest SJ-301 features built in rechargeable battery, printer and carrying case to enable surface testing to be carried out on site.
A large durable touch panel LCD claims ease of operation as well as clear viewing of results and profile analysis graphs. Different magnifications assist reading of fine details.
A statistical analysis function displays frequency histograms as well as statistical calculation results (average, standard deviation, maximum value, minimum value and pass/fail ratio).
Measuring range is from 9.4µm to 300µm with a resolution between 0.01µm and 0.32µm. Drive speed is 0.25, 0.5 and 1mm/s.
A high speed thermal printer is built into the SJ-301, featuring selectable orientation between portrait for conventional printout and landscape for printing out the image as it is displayed.
Measured data can be downloaded via the RS 232 port to a data processor or computer spreadsheet program. Using the optional dedicated software - Surfpak SJ - various surface texture analyses can be performed. Measurement in difficult areas such as small holes, deep grooves and soft materials is possible with a range of special detectors. No tools are required when replacing the detector. The Surftest SJ-301 is just part of a comprehensive range of surface testing equipment available from Mitutoyo UK.
Details available from: Mitutoyo (UK) Limited. Tel: +44 (0)1264 353123; Fax: +44 (0)1264 354883; e-mail: jon@hobwork.freeserve.co.uk