Calculation of the associated feature for barrel- and saddle-shaped cylindrical elements

摘要

Accurate measurement of irregularities of the geometrical surface structure requires mathematical definition of relevant reference surface, which is called, according to the newest terminology, an associated surface. The surface is the reference feature in relation to which appropriate surface parameters are calculated. Frequently, the least squares or minimum zone cylinders have been used as associated features in measurements of cylindricity. The associated feature which is an ideal cylinder is not suitable for measuring elements that are not nominally cylindrical but for example barrel- or saddle-shaped. The paper describes the problem of calculation of the associated feature for barrel- or saddle-shaped surfaces.