What is a Surface Finish Gage?

Handheld surface finish gages are designed to check micro finish on parts, these utilize specific stylus usually with Dimond tracing tips and a drive unit to move the stylus across the part being checked.  These are skidded units checking roughness. There are a variety of units in production handheld usually using Microprocessors for portability.

Manufacturers

• Jenoptik
• Mahr
• Mitutoyo
• Phase II
• Precision Devices
• Starrett