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STYLUS METHOD [1 record]

Record 1 1985-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Interior Covering Materials
  • Exterior Covering Materials
CONT

Profilometric method (stylus method). By masking during the coating process or by dissolving a small area of the coating without attacking its substrate, a step is formed from the surface of the substrate to that of the coating. A stylus is drawn across this step, the height of which is determined by electronically measuring and recording the motion of the stylus.

OBS

profilometric method; stylus method; profilometry: terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Revêtements intérieurs
  • Revêtements extérieurs
CONT

«Revêtements métalliques - Mesure des épaisseurs de revêtements par profilométrie», publiée à titre expérimental à l'appui d'un avant-projet ISO traitant du même sujet. Après avoir formé un gradin entre la surface du substrat et celle du revêtement, on le mesure à l'aide d'un enregistreur de profil (rugosimètre ou capteur).

OBS

méthode profilométrique; méthode par palpeur; profilométrie : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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