Centre for Precision Technologies, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2012 Aug 28;370(1973):4089-114. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2011.0217.
Surface size, geometry and texture are some of the most influential subjects in the fields of precision and ultra-precision engineering, defining the functional interface through which emerging products operate. Next-generation products demand super-smooth surfaces, freeform geometries or even deterministically introduced microstructures to provide functional performance. Technological progress using these surfaces types is possible only if the associated manufacturing processes are rigorously controlled and the surfaces are measurable. Metrology for advanced surfaces is not established. The current state of the art is challenged in respect to (i) surface characteristics, extremity of size, ultra precision, quality, geometric complexity, or combinations of these aspects, and (ii) measurement technology for the manufacturing environment, in particular, online, non-contact, high speed, ease of use, small footprint and robustness. This study addresses the challenges in this subject area and discusses some fundaments and principles derived from interdisciplinary research. The combination of these aspects is enabling the creation of manufacturing-environment-based measurement technology. This is expected to facilitate advanced surface manufacture over a wide range of sectors, including large science programmes and high-technology engineering.
表面尺寸、几何形状和纹理是精密和超精密工程领域中最具影响力的课题之一，它们通过新兴产品的功能接口来定义其功能。下一代产品需要超光滑的表面、自由曲面形状，甚至是确定性引入的微结构，以提供功能性能。只有严格控制相关制造工艺并对表面进行可测量，才能实现使用这些表面类型的技术进步。先进表面的计量学尚未建立。目前的技术水平在以下方面面临挑战：（i）表面特征、尺寸极限、超精密、质量、几何复杂性，或这些方面的组合，以及（ii）制造环境的测量技术，特别是在线、非接触、高速、易于使用、占地面积小和鲁棒性。本研究针对这一主题领域的挑战展开讨论，并探讨了一些源于跨学科研究的基础和原则。这些方面的结合使制造环境基础的测量技术的创造成为可能。这有望促进广泛领域的先进表面制造，包括大型科学计划和高科技工程。
