GAO Tek offers a good selection of surface roughness gauges and testers. They are further categorized by features: benchtop, handheld, high precision, data logging, and probes.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the automotive industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the automotive industry as:

General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, and Lear Corporation in Detroit, Michigan;

Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Calsonic Kansei North America, and ABC Group in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Michelin North America, ZF Transmissions, and Bosch Rexroth Corporation in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Adient, and Polaris Industries in Huntsville, Alabama;

Ford Motor Company, GE Appliances, a Haier company, Flex-N-Gate Corporation, and Metalsa Structural Products in Louisville, Kentucky;

Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Ford Motor Company of Canada, Nemak, and Linamar Corporation in Windsor, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the automotive industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Quality Control of Engine Components: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers ensure that the surface finish of critical engine parts such as cylinder heads, pistons, and crankshafts meet specifications.
  • Brake System Components: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers measure the surface roughness of brake discs and pads to ensure optimal performance and durability.
  • Gear Manufacturing: Customers use GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers to verify the surface quality of gears to prevent premature wear and ensure smooth operation.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the aerospace industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the aerospace industry as:

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, and Boeing Company in Detroit, Michigan;

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), and Dyne tics, Tennessee;

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Honeywell Aerospace, GE Aviation, and BAE Systems in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama;

Raytheon Technologies Corporation, GE Aviation, BAE Systems, and Safran Landing Systems in Louisville, Kentucky;

Bombardier Aerospace, CAE Inc., Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada in Montreal, Quebec;

 

Our customers in the aerospace industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Aircraft Engine Components: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to assess the surface finish of turbine blades, compressor parts, and other critical components to meet strict aerospace standards.
  • Aircraft Fuselage and Wing Surfaces: Our customers use GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers to verify the surface roughness of exterior components for aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity.
  • Aerospace Alloys and Materials: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers help in the quality control of materials used in aircraft construction, ensuring they meet precise surface specifications.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the metalworking and machining industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the metalworking and machining industry as:

General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and American Axle & Manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan;

Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Stanley Black & Decker, and Universal Lighting Technologies in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., Michelin North America, Bosch Rexroth Corporation, and AFL in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Nippon Express USA, BASF Huntsville, and Parker Hannifin Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama;

GE Appliances (a Haier company), Amatrol, Inc., Louisville Forge and Gear Works, and American Metal Works, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky;

Magna International, Linamar Corporation, Celestica Inc., and Martinrea International Inc. in Toronto, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the metalworking and machining Industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Precision Machining: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to check the surface roughness of machined parts in industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics to meet tight tolerances.
  • Mold and Die-Manufacturing: Our customers use GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers to ensure the desired surface finish for molds and dies used in various manufacturing processes.
  • Tool Production: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to verify the surface quality of cutting tools, drills, and milling tools to enhance performance and tool life.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the electronics manufacturing industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the electronics manufacturing industry as:

Delphi Technologies, Visteon Corporation, LG Electronics USA, and Denso International America, Michigan;

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Siemens Healthineers, TE Connectivity, and Schneider Electric in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Michelin North America, AFL, and Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc. in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Adtran, Inc., LG Electronics Huntsville, Sanmina Corporation, and Raytheon Technologies (Collins Aerospace) in Huntsville, Alabama;

GE Appliances (a Haier company), Raytheon Technologies (Raytheon Missiles & Defense), BAE Systems, and Superb IPC in Louisville, Kentucky;

BlackBerry, Ciena, Shopify, and Nokia in Ottawa, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the electronics manufacturing industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Circuit Board Manufacturing: To ensure the proper functioning of electronic devices, GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to assess the surface finish of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used in verifying the surface roughness of semiconductor components for optimal electrical performance.
  • Connector and Contact Surfaces: Our customers use GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers to ensure the smooth and precise surface finish of connectors and contact points in electronic devices.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the medical device manufacturing industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the medical device manufacturing industry as:

Stryker Corporation, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, Greatbatch Medical (Integer Holdings Corporation), and Delphinus Medical Technologies in Detroit, Michigan;

HCA Healthcare, Asurion, Truxton Corporation, and Bioventus in Nashville, Tennessee;

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), Medtronic, 3M Health Care, and Smiths Medical in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Sanmina Corporation, Genzyme (a Sanofi company), and Intergraph Corporation, Alabama;

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Arvato Digital Services, and Advanced Cancer Therapeutics in Louisville, Kentucky;

Medtronic, Christie Digital Systems, Stryker Canada, and AngioDynamics in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the medical device manufacturing have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Implantable Devices: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers help in the quality control of the surface finish of medical implants to meet biocompatibility and regulatory requirements.
  • Surgical Instruments: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used in verifying the surface roughness of surgical tools and instruments for precision and safety.
  • Prosthetics: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used in assessing the surface quality of prosthetic devices for comfort and functionality.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the plastics and rubber industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the plastics and rubber industry as:

Dow Inc., Lyondell Basell Industries, BASF Corporation, and A. Schulman in Detroit, Michigan;

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., ContiTech AG (a subsidiary of Continental AG), Adient plc, and ABC Group Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee;

Michelin North America, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Cryovac (Sealed Air Corporation), and Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc., Adient plc, Parker Hannifin Corporation, and Daikin America, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama;

The Dow Chemical Company (now part of Dow Inc.), Arkema Inc., Berry Global, Inc., and Teknor Apex Company in Louisville, Kentucky;

NOVA Chemicals, Dow Chemical Canada ULC, IPL Plastics Inc., and Emco Corporation in Calgary, Alberta;

 

Our customers in the plastics and rubber industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Injection Molding: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers assist in the quality control of molded plastic components to ensure consistent surface finish.
  • Extrusion Processes: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are employed in the verification of the surface roughness of extruded plastic and rubber products.
  • Molded Rubber Components: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used in assessing the surface quality of rubber seals, gaskets, and other components.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the precision engineering industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the precision engineering industry as:

General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Company, American Axle & Manufacturing, and Denso Corporation in Detroit, Michigan;

Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Calsonic Kansei, and A. O. Smith Corporation in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Michelin North America, ZF Group, and Draexlmaier Automotive of America in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL), Aerojet Rocketdyne, BASF Catalysts LLC, and Adient in Huntsville, Alabama;

Ford Motor Company (Louisville Assembly Plant), GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Magna International, Mubea in Louisville, Kentucky;

LMI Technologies, Ballard Power Systems, MDA (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates), and Creo (now part of PTC) in Vancouver, British Columbia;

 

Our customers in the precision engineering industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • High-Precision Components: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to verify the surface finish of intricate and high-precision components used in precision engineering applications.
  • Optics Manufacturing: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used to guarantee the desired surface quality of lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.
  • Micro-fabrication: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are employed in the quality control of small-scale components with precise surface requirements in microelectronics and micro-technology.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the tool and die making industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the tool and die making industry as:

DieTech Engineering, LLC, Tower International, Pioneer Tool & Die, and TransNav, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan;

Precision Tool & Die, Advanced Engineering & Tooling, TN Tool & Engineering, and Greenlight Manufacturing, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Gestamp South Carolina, LLC, Gibbs Die Casting Corp., and KYMA Precision, LLC in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc., Polaris Industries, S&K Precision, and LG Electronics Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama;

Tower International, GE Appliances, a Haier company, Metal Fabricators & Supply, and MISA Metal Fabricating, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky;

Samuel, Son & Co., Eclipse Automation, Protoplast Inc., and Anchor Danly in Hamilton, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the tool and die-making industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Precision Tooling: Our customers use GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers to check the surface roughness of molds, dies, and other tooling components for accuracy.
  • Stamping and Forming Tools: Our surface roughness gauges and testers are used in verifying the surface quality of tools used in metal stamping and forming processes.
  • Cutting Tool Production: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers assess the surface finish of cutting tools for machining applications.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the renewable energy industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the renewable energy industry as:

DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, General Motors (GM), and NextEnergy in Detroit, Michigan;

Silicon Ranch Corporation, TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), Nissan, and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW, Michelin, Duke Energy, and Proterra in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Aerojet Rocketdyne, LG Electronics, and Huntsville Utilities in Huntsville, Alabama;

GE Appliances, LG&E and KU Energy (PPL Corporation), Ford Motor Company, and Synergy Home in Louisville, Kentucky;

EPCOR Utilities Inc., TransAlta Renewables, ENMAX Corporation, and Suncor Energy in Edmonton, Alberta;

 

Our customers in the renewable energy industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Wind Turbine Components: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are applied in the quality control of critical parts, such as blades and gear components, for efficient and reliable wind turbine operation.
  • Solar Panel Manufacturing: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers ensure the surface quality of materials used in solar panel construction.
  • Hydroelectric Components: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers verify the surface roughness of components in hydroelectric power generation systems.

 

GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers have been widely used in the research and development industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the research and development industry as:

General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Company, Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler), and Delphi Technologies in Detroit, Michigan;

Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Calsonic Kansei North America, and DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee in Nashville, Tennessee;

BMW Manufacturing Co., Michelin North America, Bosch Rexroth Corporation, and Draexlmaier Automotive of America in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina;

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL), Aerojet Rocketdyne, Dynetics (now part of Leidos), and LG Electronics Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama;

Ford Motor Company, GE Appliances (a Haier company), Raytheon Technologies – Louisville Operations, and Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky;

IBM Canada, Google Canada, Ontario Centers of Excellence (OCE), and MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Ontario;

 

Our customers in the research and development industry have used GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges for such applications as:

  • Material Characterization: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers are used for studying the surface properties of materials for research purposes.
  • Coating Development: GAO’s surface roughness gauges and testers assess the impact of coatings on the surface roughness of materials.
  • Prototype Testing: GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers verify the surface finish of prototypes in various industries to optimize design and functionality.

By the way, surface roughness gauges and testers are sometimes referred to as surface profilometers, roughness meters, surface finish gauges, surface texture analyzers, ra meters, surface roughness testers, profiler gauges, roughness comparators, form talysurf, stylus profilometers, surface roughness measurement devices, MicroFinish comparators, topography gauges, quality control profilers, and digital roughness gauges.

 

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Again, here are GAO Tek’s surface roughness gauges and testers, and they are further organized by feature:benchtop, handheld, high precision, data logging, and probes.

 

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