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Part 1 introduces the concept of surface finish - what it is, it's three main components, and what makes it important.
Part 2 discusses surface finish considerations with manufacturing processes & common irregularities.
Part 3 discusses why and how we measure surface finish, and contact vs non-contact measurement methods.
Part 4 discusses surface finish & filtering, featuring cut-off length, profiles, and profile length.
Part 5 discusses surface finish amplitude parameters; Rp, Rv, Rt, Rz1Mx, Rz, Rq, and Ra.
Part 6 discusses surface finish recommendations for seals & effects of finish on friction, wear, and leakage.