Surface & Form Systems

We deliver cutting-edge surface texture and form error measurement solutions to ensure that your components meet the highest standards of precision, performance, and reliability. Perfect for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing, our offerings include the latest in profilometers, CMMs, and form analyzers.

Surface texture defines a material’s microscopic topography including:

• Roughness – Fine-scale irregularities that affect friction, wear, and sealing
• Waviness – Broader undulations from machining vibrations
• Lay – The directional pattern created by manufacturing processes

Our suite of stylus and optical profilometers, as well as high-resolution scanning systems, measure key parameters like Ra and Rz, enabling precise control over finish quality. These systems are essential for optimizing friction, wear resistance, and aesthetics.

Form pertains to an overall surface’s deviation from ideal geometry—critical in ensuring proper fit and operation. Typical form errors include:

• Flatness
• Straightness
• Roundness
• Cylindricity

We provide high-precision CMMs, roundness testers, and optical form analyzers to detect form deviations that could cause misalignment, poor assembly, or uneven wear in your products.

Texture and form complement each other—together providing a full surface integrity assessment. Form captures large-scale geometry, while texture handles finer details. Evaluating both gives your team a complete picture to maximize part performance and reliability.

Tyne Quality Services stands out with its client-first approach:

• Consultative needs analysis to select the ideal tools and systems
• On-site installation of profilometers, CMMs, and measurement arms
• Operator training tailored to your workflow and quality standards
• Ongoing technical support, servicing, and calibration assurance
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We offer both state-of-the-art new equipment and fully refurbished systems, giving you access to top-performing solutions at competitive prices.

• Engine block and piston surface roughness
• Bearing race form and texture
• Precision roundness in shafts and gears
• Flatness of machined tooling
• Additive manufacturing surface validation
• Quality assurance in medical and aerospace components