Check and optimize friction
When it comes to tribology – that is, the science of friction, lubrication and wear – surface properties play a very important role. These parameters can be controlled as desired by simply changing the surface. However corresponding measuring instruments are needed for this, since only powerful surface measurement methods enable development of suitable components. The perfect conditions for checking wear and optimizing lubrication are only created by refining surfaces.
The surface measurement systems from Polytec allow you to measure a variety of surfaces, whether they’re polished, rough or textured. Both the form and the function of the test object are maintained thanks to the contactless measuring method. Polytec products provide you with excellent resolution, right down to the nanometer range. You can choose to use integrated filters for different reflections. The special software is easy to use and can be adapted to your working conditions without a single problem.
How to assure proper lubrication and defined roughnes values?
Check for proper lubrication
Continuous and defined lubrication as well as steady distribution of the lubricant in air bearings can be determined precisely and without contact. Use the large-area measuring whitelight interferometers of the TopMap series as a precision tool for quality control and optimization.
Related products
TopMap Pro.Surf+
The all-in-one 3D optical metrology solution from Polytec. This ultra precise white-light interferometer combines a chromatic confocal sensor for roughness profiles with an areal measurement of geometrical paramters and form deviation in a multi-sensor system. Pro.Surf+ is the choice to measure both the topography of large sampels with a large field of view (FOV) while also characterizing structural details with nanometer resolution.
TopMap Micro.View
TopMap Micro.View® is an easy to use and compact optical profiler. Choose Micro.View® as the cost-effective quality control solution for surface analysis of precision-engineering, for inspecting roughness, microstructures and more surface details.
TopMap Micro.View+
TopMap Micro.View®+ is the next generation optical surface profiler in a modular design to reliably measure the most challenging analysis tasks regarding surface finish and microstructures with utmost precision. Focus Finder and Focus Tracker assist in keeping samples focused at all times, with fully motorized positioning units ready for automation. Find out more!
Further applications
- Drivetrain
![Drivetrain components with different precision-mechanical parts]( "Drivetrain components with different precision-mechanical parts")
Drivetrain components with different precision-mechanical parts - Sealing surfaces
![Surface form parameter evaluation on precision mechanics]( "Surface form parameter evaluation on precision mechanics")
Surface form parameter evaluation on precision mechanics - Fuel injection systems
![Inspection of sealing surface on fuel injectors with 3D topography to comply with tolerances]( "Inspection of sealing surface on fuel injectors with 3D topography to comply with tolerances")
Inspection of sealing surface on fuel injectors with 3D topography to comply with tolerances - Shock absorbers
![Form deviation analysis in components of shock absorbers]( "Form deviation analysis in components of shock absorbers")
Form deviation analysis in components of shock absorbers - Surface roughness
![Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters]( "Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters")
Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters - Layer thickness
![Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating]( "Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating")
Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating - Surface parameters
![Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece]( "Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece")
Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece
