Application of Nanometrology for Assessing the Machining Tool Geometry and Analysis of the Micro/Nano-Structure of the End Milling Tool Surfaces

Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field developing for the global markets in all sectors depending strongly on the nanometrology science for quality, health and environment, safety, efficiency and verification of legalized standards and certificates. Therefore, the machining industry in requirement of higher customer and market demands in the global market, needs to integrate the nanometrological process into their structure. Taking this requirement into consideration, in this study the coating nanotechnology applied on cutting tools are observed and compared with the noncoated tools in terms of micro- and macrocharacteristics. The nanometrological process was modeled and carried out using both optical digital microscope and contact mode profilograph as a step to establish a database for a market analysis in the future.