Arithmetic mean roughness of the root

Symbol RaF
Unit µm
Attribute-ID arithmetic mean fillet roughness
Numeric ID 815
Value Type PMTechValue

The arithmetic mean of the absolute values for profile variation within the measurement area lm. [Fischer, U. et. al.: Tabellenbuch Metall; Europa-Lehrmittel, 41st edition] (in German).

Z z axis
m Reference line
lm Measurement area
Ra Arithmetic mean roughness value

Ra can be approximately converted to Rz using the following equation: Ra = Rz / 6

Rz can be approximately converted to Ra using the following equation: Rz = Ra * 6