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Surface finish tester apparatus and methods

US7257992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2025

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  • 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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