Mike Zecchino has been creating resources and technical content related to measurement and surface texture for over 20 years. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications, and his training materials and videos support numerous measurement instruments and technologies.
It’s common to hear “surface roughness” described as a number that can be measured on a gage. But describing surface texture with a number is a lot like describing a concert in decibels: loudness is just part of the story. A rock band, an orchestra, and a chainsaw can all produce 100 decibels, but the full picture is much more complex and interesting.