Asperity Removal Metrology Software
Overview
Adcole Asperity Removal Software is a powerful solution designed to eliminate dirt and debris from radial and linear measurement data, based on operator-defined parameters. This tool helps ensure that only true component features are analyzed, improving the accuracy of reported values.
An asperity refers to an unintended, non-component feature—such as dirt, metallic chips, grinding swarf, or fibers—that may contaminate a component’s surface. In manufacturing environments, airborne particles are common, making it easy for such contaminants to affect measurement results. When present, these asperities can significantly distort the data, leading to inaccurate assessments.
The Asperity Removal Software allows users to define:
- The maximum number of dirt spikes to be removed
- The minimum amplitude of potential dirt
- The angular width of the dirt feature
The software works by identifying and removing defined dirt spikes through a process of averaging data points on either side of the spike and connecting them. This results in a cleaner dataset that more accurately reflects the true deviation from nominal values.
Software Capabilities
Key Features:
- Selective asperity removal for radial or linear data
- Customizable span or length for dirt in linear scans
- A “dirt check” feature for radial data, which flags dirt appearing at the same location to ensure dirt removal is not masking a grinding issue
By refining measurement data and eliminating noise caused by contaminants, Adcole’s Asperity Removal Software enhances the reliability of component analysis and supports higher manufacturing quality standards.
Benefits
Adcole’s Asperity Removal Software provides a fast and straightforward way to achieve accurate measurements, even in demanding manufacturing environments. It allows manufacturers to focus on true deviations from nominal values by filtering out contaminants without compromising the integrity of the data. The software includes a dirt check routine that ensures dirt is not mistakenly removed if it consistently appears at the same angular location across all three radial traces—indicating a potential grinding issue rather than random contamination. By eliminating the need for re-measurement, the software streamlines the inspection process and boosts production throughput.
Compatible Gages
Comprehensive Engineering & Technical Support
Our team of dedicated engineers is ready to help you with any needs regarding your Adcole shaft metrology gage. We offer global technical support, training, upgrades for your gage, and gage recertification. Contact us today to schedule your service with one of our field service engineers.
