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X Jiang1

  • 1Centre for Precision Technologies, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK. x.jiang@hud.ac.uk

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Advanced manufacturing requires precise surface measurements. This study develops new metrology techniques for super-smooth, complex surfaces, enabling next-generation product development in high-tech engineering.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering and Materials Science
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Surface Metrology

Background:

  • Surface characteristics (size, geometry, texture) are critical for precision and ultra-precision engineering.
  • Emerging products require advanced surfaces like super-smooth finishes, freeform geometries, and deterministic microstructures.
  • Current metrology methods struggle with the demands of advanced surface characterization and in-situ manufacturing environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges in metrology for advanced surfaces.
  • To discuss fundamental principles for developing new measurement technologies.
  • To enable the creation of manufacturing-environment-based measurement solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Interdisciplinary research combining principles from various scientific fields.
  • Focus on developing metrology suitable for manufacturing environments (online, non-contact, high-speed, robust).
  • Addressing challenges in measuring extreme surface characteristics, geometric complexity, and ultra-precision.

Main Results:

  • Established foundational principles for advanced surface metrology.
  • Proposed a framework for creating manufacturing-environment-based measurement technology.
  • Identified key requirements for metrology in precision and ultra-precision engineering.

Conclusions:

  • Metrology for advanced surfaces is not yet established and faces significant challenges.
  • Interdisciplinary research is key to developing innovative measurement solutions.
  • The developed principles are expected to facilitate advanced surface manufacturing across various high-technology sectors.