When testing SFRM thickness, what should be done if there are excessive irregularities on the surface?

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When testing SFRM thickness, what should be done if there are excessive irregularities on the surface?

When measuring SFRM thickness, a uniform surface gives a reliable reading because the gauge needs a consistent plane to contact. If the surface is excessively irregular, readings can be skewed by bumps or gaps, making the measured thickness unrepresentative of the installed coating. The right approach is to move the thickness gauge to the nearest area that is more uniform and take the measurement there. This location provides a true reflection of the coating thickness over a representative portion, which is what you need to verify compliance with the specified thickness. Using a different gauge won’t fix the issue of surface roughness, discarding the test wastes data, and simply increasing the measurement would misstate the actual thickness.

When measuring SFRM thickness, a uniform surface gives a reliable reading because the gauge needs a consistent plane to contact. If the surface is excessively irregular, readings can be skewed by bumps or gaps, making the measured thickness unrepresentative of the installed coating. The right approach is to move the thickness gauge to the nearest area that is more uniform and take the measurement there. This location provides a true reflection of the coating thickness over a representative portion, which is what you need to verify compliance with the specified thickness. Using a different gauge won’t fix the issue of surface roughness, discarding the test wastes data, and simply increasing the measurement would misstate the actual thickness.

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