Optimization of the Superfinishing Process Using
Different Types of Stones
AMAE International Journal on Manufacturing and Material Science, 1 (1):
3 (May 2011)Abstract
Super finishing is a micro-finishing process that
produces a controlled surface condition on circular parts. It is
not primarily a sizing operation and its major purpose is to
produce a surface on a work piece capable of sustaining uneven
distribution of a load by improving the geometrical accuracy.
The wear life of the parts micro finished to maximum
smoothness is extended considerably. Super finishing is a
slow speed, low temperature, high precision abrasive
machining operation for removing minute amounts of surface
material In this paper critical parameters which affects surface
roughness are determined. According to the design of
experimentation, mathematical model for four different types
of abrasive stones used is proposed. In order to get minimum
values of the surface roughness, optimization of the
mathematical model is done and optimal values of the
examined factors are determined. The obtained results are,
according to the experiment plan, valid for the testing of
material MS12.