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Mathematical approach to the validation of field surface texture parameter software (2020)
Journal Article

A new method for performance validation of surface texture parameter calculation software is introduced, focussing on field surface texture parameters. Surface height functions are defined mathematically, either using Fourier series or polynomials, a... Read More about Mathematical approach to the validation of field surface texture parameter software.

Comparison of two noise reduction methods in coherence scanning interferometry for surface measurement (2019)
Conference Proceeding

Coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) can measure relatively flat surfaces with sub-nanometre precision, but the measurement noise may increase significantly if the intensity of the interferometric signal reduces when measuring non-flat surfaces or... Read More about Comparison of two noise reduction methods in coherence scanning interferometry for surface measurement.

Increasing throughput in x-ray computed tomography measurement of surface topography using sinogram interpolation (2019)
Journal Article

© 2019 Crown copyright. Reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. X-ray computed tomography (XCT) is a non-destructive imaging technique that has recently gained interest as a tool to measure surface topogra... Read More about Increasing throughput in x-ray computed tomography measurement of surface topography using sinogram interpolation.

Characterisation Of The Surface Topography Evolution Of An Ink-jet Printed Transparent Fluoroplastic With CSI (2019)
Presentation / Conference

We present the results of an empirical investigation into the evolution of the morphology of an ink jet printed trans parent polymer using coherence scanning interferometry (CSI). CSI is a high precision optical surface measuring technique, which ha... Read More about Characterisation Of The Surface Topography Evolution Of An Ink-jet Printed Transparent Fluoroplastic With CSI.

Mathematical reference standards for validating software for calculating surface texture parameters (2019)
Presentation / Conference

Mathematical approach to the validation of functional surface texture parameter software (2019)
Journal Article

A new method for performance validation of surface texture parameter calculation software is introduced, focussing on functional surface texture parameters. Material ratio curves are defined algebraically and used to calculate functional surface text... Read More about Mathematical approach to the validation of functional surface texture parameter software.

Development of mathematical reference standards for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software (2018)
Conference Proceeding

A framework for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software is proposed. The framework utilises mathematically defined surfaces and mathematically calculated surface texture parameter values to produce a reference against which t... Read More about Development of mathematical reference standards for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software.

Design of a multi-sensor in-situ inspection system for additive manufacturing (2018)
Conference Proceeding

Effects of sinogram interpolation for increasing throughput rate of surface topography measurements using X-ray computed tomography (2018)
Presentation / Conference

A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography (2018)
Conference Proceeding

A flexible and programmable software framework has been developed that enables the creation of simulated, areal surface topography datasets. The framework allows the creation of surfaces through a layered approach where deterministic topographic stru... Read More about A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography.

Flexible software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography (2018)
Conference Proceeding

Development of an X-ray simulator: from STTL file to grey scale image (2018)
Conference Proceeding

Internal surface measurement of metal powder bed fusion parts (2018)
Journal Article

Recent advances in X-ray computed tomography (XCT) have allowed for measurement resolutions approaching the point where XCT can be used for measuring surface topography. These advances make XCT appealing for measuring hard-to-reach or internal surfac... Read More about Internal surface measurement of metal powder bed fusion parts.

Development of mathematically-defined surfaces (2017)
Conference Proceeding

New software has been developed that enables the creation of areal surface topography representations. The goal of this software package is to utilise the mathematically-defined surface representations in the development of surface texture parameter... Read More about Development of mathematically-defined surfaces.

True-color 3D surface metrology for additive manufacturing using interference microscopy (2017)
Conference Proceeding

Coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) is widely used for surface topography characterisation. With the ability to measure both rough surfaces with the high slopes and optical finishes, CSI has made contibutions in fields from industrial machining t... Read More about True-color 3D surface metrology for additive manufacturing using interference microscopy.

Optimisation of surface topography characterisation for metal additive manufacturing using coherence scanning interferometry (2017)
Conference Proceeding

The surface topography of metal additive manufactured (AM) parts can be challenging to measure due to the presence of complex features, such as high slopes, step like recesses and protuberances, and local variations in reflectance. Recent innovations... Read More about Optimisation of surface topography characterisation for metal additive manufacturing using coherence scanning interferometry.

An analysis of Type F2 software measurement standards for profile surface texture parameters [Abstract] (2017)
Conference Proceeding

A microscopy approach for in situ inspection of the ?CMM stylus for contamination (2017)
Journal Article

During the µCMM measurement process, contamination gradually builds up on the surface of the stylus tip and affects dimensional accuracy of the measurement. Regular inspection of the stylus for contamination is essential in determining the appropriat... Read More about A microscopy approach for in situ inspection of the ?CMM stylus for contamination.

Optimization of surface measurement for metal additive manufacturing using coherence scanning interferometry (2017)
Journal Article

Surface topography measurement for metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a challenging task for contact and non-contact methods. In this paper, we present an experimental investigation of the use of coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) for measurem... Read More about Optimization of surface measurement for metal additive manufacturing using coherence scanning interferometry.

Industrial survey of ISO surface texture parameters (2017)
Journal Article

Results of an international survey are presented, detailing the use of surface texture parameters in industry. The survey received 179 responses from a total of 34 countries, revealing the use of a variety of parameters from ISO 4287, ISO 12085, ISO... Read More about Industrial survey of ISO surface texture parameters.