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Surface Finish: Ra/Rz/RMS Conversion

Converting surface roughness units between standards

Conversion (Approximate)

Ra (um)Rz (um)RMS (uin)Process
0.10.84Mirror polish
0.21.68Fine grinding, lapping
0.43.216Precision grinding
0.86.332Finish machining
1.612.563General machining
3.225125Rough machining