The Measurement of Surface Texture using Stylus Instruments

A thorough guide to measuring size and shape correctly, written for people who take dimensional measurements without formal metrology training. Covers length standards, sources of error, temperature effects, checking to specification and optical techniques.

David Flack and John Hannaford

Open access research on the design, calibration and use of coordinate measuring machines, including micro and nano scale coordinate metrology. Covers probe systems, error compensation and machine verification with detailed diagrams.

Kuang-Chao Fan, Editor