Ry contour maximum height: the distance between the contour peak line and the contour valley line in the sampling length.
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Surface Roughness（Ry)
Ry contour maximum height: the distance between the contour peak line and the contour valley line in the sampling length.
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| Manufacturer / publisher | GRISH / Beijing Grish Hitech |
|---|---|
| Brand / publisher | GRISH |
| Content type | glossary |
| Language | English |
| Category | Metrology & quality control |
| Updated | 2026-10-16 |
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Source: https://grish.com/term/surface-roughness%ef%bc%88ry/ · Original publication: 2022-09-23. Manufacturer claims and terminology are reproduced as source material.Explore Polishing glossary ↗
Source: https://grish.com/term/surface-roughness%ef%bc%88ry/ · Original publication: 2022-09-23. Manufacturer claims and terminology are reproduced as source material.Explore Polishing glossary ↗
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