LIVONIA, MI (Aug 7, 2020) – Michigan Metrology, experts in solving problems related to surface texture, wear, finish, and friction, are now offering courses in surface texture analysis, friction, and wear in online formats.
“These courses are designed for scientists, engineers, and technicians working in medical devices, automotive, aerospace, materials, polymers, and other fields,” said Don Cohen, Ph.D., who presents the courses. “We have been holding classes in surface metrology and tribology for over fifteen years. Presenting the classes online will make this fundamental material available to a wider audience of people who cannot easily travel to attend the training in person.”
The Surface Roughness/Texture and Tribology courses cover:
- Measuring roughness, waviness, and form
- Introduction to surface measurement instruments
- How to correctly set filters for texture measurements
- An overview of data analysis techniques and tools
- Surface texture parameters
- Specifying surface texture
- Relating surface texture to wear, sealing, vibration, and other functionality
- Surface energy, adhesion, and texture, paint appearance
- Mechanics of dry friction and rolling friction
- Fundamentals of lubrication
- Surface metrology strategy (project approach).
A 4-hour version of the class is available via the online training site Udemy. This version of the course offers a thorough introduction to the topics above in a self-paced, downloadable format.
Dr. Cohen will also be hosting a 2-day class, live online via Webex, in a professional learning environment. The class offers a deep dive into the course topics, with access to the instructor for real-time questions about how the material applies to particular applications.
As a third option, Dr. Cohen presents the course in an online format customized for individual companies, as a cost-effective means to train multiple team members dispersed across the country or world.
Information on all three online class options is available at www.michmet.com/classes.htm. Registration requests can also be made by calling 1 (866) 953-5030 or emailing info@michmet.com.
About Dr. Donald Cohen
In 1994, Dr. Cohen established Michigan Metrology to help engineers and scientists solve problems related to “Squeaks, leaks, friction, wear, appearance, adhesion, and other issues,” using 3D surface texture measurement and analysis.
Prior to forming Michigan Metrology, Dr. Cohen was V.P. of Engineering at WYKO Corporation (now part of Bruker Corporation), developing surface metrology instrumentation. He served as Vice Chairman/Chairman of the ANSI/ASME B46.1 Surface Texture Standards committee from 2000-2011 and is past Chairman of the STLE-Detroit section. He holds a B.S. / M.S. in Physics and a Ph.D. in Optical Sciences.
Dr. Donald Cohen of Michigan Metrology is presenting online classes in surface texture, roughness, wear, finish and friction. The courses are designed for scientists, engineers and technicians working in medical devices, automotive, aerospace, materials, polymers, etc., with material designed to benefit both relative novices and advanced metrology users.
ABOUT MICHIGAN METROLOGY, LLC
Since 1994 Michigan Metrology has been providing high-volume inspection services and solving problems related to surface roughness, wear, texture, finish, flatness, and more. Using advanced 3D surface roughness measurement and analysis techniques, state-of-the-art equipment, and expert understanding of 3D surface metrology, the company has helped thousands of clients with solutions for surface development, manufacturing process issues, and product warranty concerns.
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