Letter 39016

Want a visual Ra comparision chart [Wisconsin] 

January 13, 2006

I am looking for a visual comparision chart for Ra surface finish values.

Gary Merkel
tool & die - Richfield, WI, USA


First of three simultaneous responses -- January 13, 2006

You will find comparator metallic plates. They can be either manufactured to your specs or according to vendor's standards in stainless steel, vacuum or galvanoformed.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico


Second of three simultaneous responses -- January 13, 2006

A visual "Ra" chart is going to be terribly subjective. Light reflection can be seriously different between straight line sanding and single point machining, grinding and dual action sanding, and blanchard grinding.

James Watts
- FL


Third of three simultaneous responses -- January 13, 2006

McMaster-Carr will sell you a comparator sample plate, or any good tool supply company.

Jeffrey Holmes, CEF
- Spartanburg, SC, USA


January 23, 2006

I agree with James from Florida. Your best bet is to just break down and buy either a surface gauge or profilometer. Way too many variables.

Brandt Hinton
- Elk River, MN, USA


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