surface finish en · NOUN
Meanings
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The quality of a surface, in terms of its roughness, microscopic pattern (lay) and macroscopic pattern (waviness).
If the surface finish is rougher that the polished surface of a typical smooth test specimen, the long-life fatigue strength is reduced.
2013, N. Dowling, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, page 485:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| surface finishes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |