Surface finish tester apparatus and methods
US7257992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Automated apparatus and methods for testing surface finishes. In at least one preferred embodiment, automated apparatus capable of reliably, automatically testing surface finishes in industrial environments. In at least one further preferred embodiment, an automated, robotic surface finish tester programmable to measure surface finishes of a plurality of spatially separate surfaces and simultaneously and/or thereafter displaying, transmitting, processing, and/or storing data related thereto.
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