Surface Roughness Decoded: Why Writing “Ra 0.4” is Costing You a Fortune

Ra, Rz, or RMS? We decode the alphabet soup of CNC surface finish standards. Learn the tactile difference between Ra 3.2 and Ra 0.8, why Rz matters for O-rings, and how to stop over-specifying your drawings. There is a tiny symbol on engineering drawings that causes more arguments between designers and machinists than anything else.It […]

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