Clutch Disk
Channel Profile Analysis
Clutch sub-assembly, defect analysis
Description:
Variations in critical dimensions and wear reduce clutch efficiency. 3-dimensional optical techniques such as optical profilometry and confocal laser scanning track step and channel depths with nanometre resolution. Roughness, volume and depth of the channels is automatically logged in software.
In the lower example, optical profilometry characterises the roughness and machining lay together with the depth, and volume of a cross cut scratch on a defective sub-assembly component (copyright Taylor Hobson).
Industry Sectors:
Automotive/Aerospace
Techniques:
Confocal Laser Scanning Profilometry, Optical Profilometry
Keywords:
scratch analysis, wear, failure analysis