3D Parametric and Nonparametric Description of Surface Topography in Manufacturing Processes

In present book, an analysis of the literature pertaining to parametric and nonparametric

descriptions of surface topography in basics manufacturing processes (e.g.,

turning, milling, grinding) has been performed. The book focuses on the improvement of

machining processes, with particular attention to the functional properties of surfaces,

and, also, in the control of process parameters by a selected group of parameters. Here,

the specific areas of interest are: surface topography analysis; advanced manufacturing

metrology; surface metrology; measurement science; and measurement systems. The

proposed approach of the description of surface for the functional properties of surfaces

leads to the control of the whole manufacturing process, reduction of production cost by

eliminating manufacturing defects and energy consumption, as well as the

improvements of surface quality. The study presented in the book is a compendium of

knowledge regarding surface metrology and emerging aim in a novel scientific approach.