What does "surface finish" mean?

The quality of a surface, in terms of its roughness, microscopic pattern (lay) and macroscopic pattern (waviness).

Surface finish

Common synonyms include: coating, coating procedure, cover a surface, finish, finish process, finishing.

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The quality of a surface, in terms of its roughness, microscopic pattern (lay) and macroscopic pattern (waviness).
"If the surface finish is rougher that the polished surface of a typical smooth test specimen, the long-life fatigue strength is reduced."

"If the surface finish is rougher that the polished surface of a typical smooth test specimen, the long-life fatigue strength is reduced."