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Surface Roughness in Restored Components Course

Online 300-hour course in surface roughness for restored components. 6 modules covering ISO 21920-1 (specification of profile surface texture), ISO 21920-2 (profile texture parameters) and Mitutoyo SURFPAK. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the influence of surface texture on the function of components.

02

Measure roughness parameters with profilometers and analyse profiles.

03

Relate finishing processes to the roughness obtained.

04

Specify the finish of cylinders, crankpins and valve seats.

05

Prepare surfaces for coatings with the appropriate roughness.

06

Interpret texture indications on technical drawings.

07

Implement a roughness control system in the restoration workshop.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Surface metrology technician wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Engine reconditioner wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Machining quality technician wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Finishing specialist for restored components wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Metrology laboratory technician wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Workshop quality manager wishing to specialise in Surface Roughness in Restored Components.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter engine reconditioning.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 21920-1 (specification of profile surface texture)
  • ISO 21920-2 (profile texture parameters)
  • ISO 21920-3 (specification operators)
  • ISO 25178-2 (areal surface texture)
  • ISO 3274 (stylus profilometers)
  • ASME B46.1 (surface texture)
  • ISO 1302 (indication of texture in technical documentation)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Roughness, waviness and form
  2. 1.2Effect on friction and wear
  3. 1.3Effect on sealing
  4. 1.4Effect on fatigue and crack initiation
  5. 1.5Effect on coating adhesion
  6. 1.6Common parameters and their meaning
  7. 1.7Reference standards
  8. 1.8Symbols on drawings
  9. 1.9Typical values by process
  10. 1.10Workshop: identifying finishes on components
  1. 2.1Stylus profilometer
  2. 2.2Visual-tactile comparators
  3. 2.3Non-contact optical measurement
  4. 2.4Sampling length and filters
  5. 2.5Measurement direction
  6. 2.6Part preparation
  7. 2.7Measurement repeatability
  8. 2.8Common measurement errors
  9. 2.9Recording and reporting
  10. 2.10Practical: measurement campaign on several components
  1. 3.1Turning and milling
  2. 3.2Grinding
  3. 3.3Honing and cross-hatching of cylinders
  4. 3.4Lapping and polishing
  5. 3.5Shot peening and abrasive blasting
  6. 3.6Electrical discharge machining
  7. 3.7Manual finishing
  8. 3.8Effect of wear in service
  9. 3.9Comparison between processes
  10. 3.10Practical: relationship between process and finish
  1. 4.1Cylinders and their cross-hatch
  2. 4.2Valve seats and guides
  3. 4.3Crankshaft journals
  4. 4.4Cylinder head and block faces
  5. 4.5Gasket surfaces
  6. 4.6Shafts and seal areas
  7. 4.7Gears and tooth flanks
  8. 4.8Bushings and bearings
  9. 4.9Acceptance criteria by component
  10. 4.10Practical: specifying finishes for an engine
  1. 5.1Preparation prior to chrome plating
  2. 5.2Preparation for painting
  3. 5.3Anodising and its effect
  4. 5.4Nitriding and other treatments
  5. 5.5Metallising and subsequent grinding
  6. 5.6Compatibility between finish and coating
  7. 5.7Thicknesses and their control
  8. 5.8Defects arising from poor preparation
  9. 5.9Coating inspection
  10. 5.10Practical: preparation and coating plan
  1. 6.1Specification for the external workshop
  2. 6.2Receiving inspection
  3. 6.3Surface finish report
  4. 6.4Traceability and records
  5. 6.5Cost of inspection
  6. 6.6Staff training
  7. 6.7Common errors and resulting failures
  8. 6.8Supplier relations
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: finish file for a restoration
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Mitutoyo SURFPAK, MountainsMap, advanced Excel, Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real measurement procedures with a stylus profilometer, control of cylinder honing, and comparison with reference specimens. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Specification for the external workshop

Explain the influence of surface texture on the function of components.

Receiving inspection

Measure roughness parameters with profilometers and analyse profiles.

Surface finish report

Relate finishing processes to the roughness obtained.

Traceability and records

Specify the finish of cylinders, crankpins and valve seats.

Cost of inspection

Prepare surfaces for coatings with the appropriate roughness.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Surface metrology technicianEngine reconditionerMachining quality technicianFinishing specialist for restored componentsMetrology laboratory technicianWorkshop quality manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Mitutoyo SURFPAK, MountainsMap, advanced Excel and Minitab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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