Difference between Surface Roughness and Waviness (metrology)



Surface Roughness
Waviness
It is also called Primary Texture
It is also called Secondary Texture
It consists of Micro Symmetrical Irregularities
It consists of Macro Symmetrical Irregularities
It is produced by action of cutting tool
It is produced due to Vibrations
Irregular Surface have small wave length
Irregular Surface have larger wave length
It have low ratio of length(h) along surface
It have High ratio of length(h) along surface