I am working on a complete re-do of our current internal lab scope and need a little help in referencing a standard for measuring surface texture. We have 2 profilometers that we use which are at least 10 years old each and reference a JIS standard. I e-mailed the OEM and they said that there is an update to the ISO97 standard. I also know that there is an ASME B46.1 standard. Is anyone else referencing a standard in their internal lab scope in order to ..."The laboratory shall specify and implement, as a minimum, technical requirements for...-capability to perform these services correctly, traceable to the relevant process standard (such as ASTM, EN etc.)? Any input would be appreciated.

Are there any experts here that can help with this? <bump>

This may need the automotive guys to help.

Traceability to surface texture can be established to national standrads by getting your master reference pieces of various texture levels calibrated at an accredited national/private physical laboratory.
If you donot have original setting masters which are normally supplied by the manufacturer, you may send any specimen sample/s for calibration. After getting the 'master' calibrated you can yourself calibrate your surface roughness measuring machine.
V.J.Brahmaiah

Note there are (2) main types. “Sandpaper” texture sheets that have a defined texture reading listed for them (different grades available) but they wear over use & time. Usually come in (2) & (3) grades as one sample. Another type is a “step” which looks like stairs with very precise rises. I would spend the extra and go with the step. If you go with the sheets, get 2 sets. One for daily morning confirmation checks (gets wear) and one to double check if you run into a question (master).