If a surface has heights and depths as illustrated below, evaluate Ra, Rp, Rv, Rt, and Rz values (in units of height). 2 1 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 2

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### Surface Roughness Analysis

The diagram above illustrates the heights and depths of a surface profile. To evaluate the surface characteristics, we need to calculate the following parameters: \( R_a \), \( R_p \), \( R_v \), \( R_t \), and \( R_z \). These parameters help in assessing the surface texture quality in units of height.

**Diagram Explanation:**

1. **Peaks and Valleys Measurement:**
   - The profile consists of alternating peaks and valleys.
   - Peaks have heights indicated as: 1, 2, 3, 4 units.
   - Valleys have depths indicated as: 1, 2 units.

2. **Parameters:**
   - **\( R_a \) (Arithmetic Average Roughness):** Average of absolute values of profile heights over the evaluation length.
   - **\( R_p \) (Maximum Profile Peak Height):** The height from the mean line to the highest peak.
   - **\( R_v \) (Maximum Profile Valley Depth):** The height from the mean line to the deepest valley.
   - **\( R_t \) (Total Profile Height):** The vertical distance between the highest peak and the deepest valley.
   - **\( R_z \) (Average Maximum Height of the Profile):** Average of the sum of the five highest peaks and lowest valleys over the evaluation length.

**Steps for Calculation:**

- **Identify and Record Heights and Depths:** List all peak heights (1, 2, 3, 4) and valley depths (1, 2).
- **Calculate Each Parameter:** Use provided formulas and measurements.
- **Compare with Tolerances:** Check against desired surface finish requirements.

This guide is aimed to help students and professionals to understand and compute surface roughness parameters for quality control and analysis in engineering and manufacturing processes.
Transcribed Image Text:### Surface Roughness Analysis The diagram above illustrates the heights and depths of a surface profile. To evaluate the surface characteristics, we need to calculate the following parameters: \( R_a \), \( R_p \), \( R_v \), \( R_t \), and \( R_z \). These parameters help in assessing the surface texture quality in units of height. **Diagram Explanation:** 1. **Peaks and Valleys Measurement:** - The profile consists of alternating peaks and valleys. - Peaks have heights indicated as: 1, 2, 3, 4 units. - Valleys have depths indicated as: 1, 2 units. 2. **Parameters:** - **\( R_a \) (Arithmetic Average Roughness):** Average of absolute values of profile heights over the evaluation length. - **\( R_p \) (Maximum Profile Peak Height):** The height from the mean line to the highest peak. - **\( R_v \) (Maximum Profile Valley Depth):** The height from the mean line to the deepest valley. - **\( R_t \) (Total Profile Height):** The vertical distance between the highest peak and the deepest valley. - **\( R_z \) (Average Maximum Height of the Profile):** Average of the sum of the five highest peaks and lowest valleys over the evaluation length. **Steps for Calculation:** - **Identify and Record Heights and Depths:** List all peak heights (1, 2, 3, 4) and valley depths (1, 2). - **Calculate Each Parameter:** Use provided formulas and measurements. - **Compare with Tolerances:** Check against desired surface finish requirements. This guide is aimed to help students and professionals to understand and compute surface roughness parameters for quality control and analysis in engineering and manufacturing processes.
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