Chapter 24. Surface texture
Graphical symbols to indicate surface texture
The quality and type of surface texture has a direct connection with the manufacturing cost, function and wear of a component. Each of the symbols shown below has their own special interpretation. Individual surface texture values and text may be added to the symbols. The basic graphical symbol is shown in Fig. 24.1. The centre line between the lines of unequal length is positioned square to the considered surface.
Fig. 24.1
The symbol should not be indicated alone, without complementary information. It may, however be used for collective indication.
Expanded graphical ...
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