The Influence of Diamond Burnishing Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of Low-Alloyed Aluminium Workpieces

Abstract

This study describes the determination and optimization of burnishing process parameters and their effects on surface roughness of EN AW-2011 aluminium alloy workpieces. The process has a low environmental load and the chip-free burnishing process improves the integrity of the machined surface, but to achieve this, the different burnishing parameters, for example, burnishing force, feed rate, speed and number of passes, must be properly defined according to the material of the workpiece. In our research, a full factorial experimental design method is used to plan and carry out the experiments and to determine the most appropriate parameter range for this material quality.