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Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.1

A complete surface measuring station consists of a control, measuring and
display unit (1), a measuring probe suitable for roughness measurements
and a drive unit (2), whose main function is to drive the measuring probe.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.2

A skidless roughness probe (suitable for measuring paths with little
curvature) is rigidly connected to the linear guide of the drive unit. This
must be carefully aligned. In contrast, a skidded probe is connected with
the drive unit via a swivel joint, so that the probe can follow the contour of
the test surface.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.3

The probe tip is cone-shaped with a rounded tip. The deflections of the
probe tip are measured vertically to the test surface.
For technical reasons due to wear, diamond probe tips are always used.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.4

In order to detect the two-dimensional profile section of the surface to be
tested, the probe of the drive unit is moved parallel to the surface.
Measuring force and measuring speed are finely tuned to each other so
that the probe tip is always in contact with the surface.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.5

The result of the measuring procedure is a 2D profile of the test area. The
measured profile is shown only slightly enlarged in horizontal direction and
greatly enlarged in vertical direction. Therefore, all angles shown in the
profile do not correspond to reality. The measured roughness dept is,
however, indicated with sub-micrometer accuracy.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.6

There are contradictory statements about the ideal cone angle of the
probe tip: While the ISO standard 3274 assumes a 60° probe tip, based
on practical experience the German automobile association VDA
recommends the 90° probe tip which is more durable because it is more
robust.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.7

Although diamond is very hard, it is almost as brittle as glass and can be
easily damaged when contacting the test surface too roughly.
Damaged probe tips (right) can lead to wrong measuring results.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.8

A simple possibility to test the condition of the probe tip is the visual
inspection under a microscope. A resolution of 50 x is suggested.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.9

The second inspection possibility requires a ground roughness standard: If
the profile of the standard that was measured with the probe tip that is to
be inspected also shows the fine structure of the ground surface, then the
probe tip is OK. (The calibration record of the roughness standard can be
used for comparison purposes.)

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.10

You can procure the desired type of roughness standard from Mahr with
calibrated, ground surface. The image shows a roughness standard with
super fine surface.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.11

The chart shown was taken from the ISO standard 3274. Probe tip radii
larger than 2 µm are permissible already from Rz 3 according to the
standard, and from Rz 2 according to the VDA.
Information on the selection of the cutoff limit λc (Lc) can be found in
another presentation of the Mahr Academy.

Notizen/Notes:

MarSurf / ISO 3274 1.12