Leach, R K (2014) The measurement of surface texture using stylus instruments. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 37

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Abstract

This guide covers the measurement of surface texture using a stylus instrument. It describes the current international standards, introduces the terminology associated with surface texture measurement, and describes how to make measurements and how to interpret the results. The guide also covers the calibration of surface texture measuring instruments and informs the user of such instruments how to calculate measurement uncertainties.

Item Type:	Report/Guide (Measurement Good Practice Guide)
Notes:	NPL made every effort to ensure all information contained in this Good Practice Guide was correct at time of publication. NPL is not responsible for any errors, omissions or obsolescence, and does not accept any liability arising from the use of these Good Practice Guides.
Subjects:	Engineering Measurements Engineering Measurements > Dimensional
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 14:17
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/2041