Prediction of surface characteristics obtained by burnishing

To reduce the irregularities of machined surface, burnishing is used as a finishing process by plastic deformation. This process does not only improve surface finish but also generates compressive residual stresses throughout the surface. In this work, an analytical study and a finite element modelling were performed to provide a fundamental understanding of the burnishing on an AISI 1042 workpiece. The analytical results were concentrated on the surface roughness and on some burnishing parameter effects. The simulations were devoted to the study of the surface profile, the residual stresses and the influence of burnishing parameters (penetration depth, feed rates, diameter of the ball of burnishing tool and initial surface quality) on surface roughness and the residual stress distribution. It has been noted that burnishing improves surface quality and introduces compressive residual stresses. These results were successfully compared to experimental data obtained in previous works.     

Editorial preface for special issue of FAIM 2015 published in IJAMT

Machining of critical components such as turbine compressor and pump parts is required to generate compressive residual stress on the surface layer in order to obtain high fatigue life. As an effective method to generate and improve the compressive residual stress of machined parts, burnishing has been widely used in industry. Despite its importance, few studies have investigated the mechanism of burnishing on surface residual stress. In this paper, the interference effects due to nearby burnishing points were revealed and investigated in the context of an elastic burnishing tool. The interference effects during the burnishing process help to enhance the compressive residual stress and improve the distribution of compressive residual stress on the burnished surface layer. In order to analyze the mechanism behind the interference effect more clearly, a 2D finite element model of the burnishing process was developed. It was found that the interference effect exists and becomes stronger as the feed rate is decreased. Small feed rates show a more apparent effect on the enhancement of interference effects. The results indicate that the interference effect of the workpiece surface is mainly created by the influence of the preceding burnishing points on the future burnished surface.     

A computationally efficient finite element model of wire and arc additive manufacture

Wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is an emerging technology which has the potential to significantly reduce material usage and manufacturing time through the production of near net-shape components with high deposition rates. One of the main problems of this process is the residual stresses and distortions of the deposited workpiece. To help understand and optimise the process, finite element (FE) models are commonly used; however, the conventional transient models are not efficient for simulating a large-scale WAAM process. In this paper, the stress evolution during the thermal cycles of the WAAM process was investigated with the help of a transient thermomechanical FE model. It was found that the peak temperatures experienced during the thermal cycles of the WAAM process determine the residual stress of that point. Based on this finding, an efficient “engineering” FE model was developed. Compared to the conventional transient thermomechanical approach, this model can save the computational time by 99 %. This new model produced distortion and residual stress predictions that were nearly identical to the original transient model and the experimental results.     

Investigating the Tribological Characteristics of Burnished Polyoxymethylene—ANFIS and FE Modeling

ABSTRACT

Polymers are utilized in numerous tribological applications because of their excellent characteristics; for example, accommodating shock loading and shaft misalignment. A high surface finish is required to ensure consistently good performance and extended service life of manufactured polymeric components. Burnishing is the best choice as a finishing process for this study due to its ability to increase hardness, fatigue strength, and wear resistance and also introduce compressive residual stress on the burnished workpiece. Due to the complexity and uncertainty of the machining processes, soft computing techniques are preferred for anticipating the performance of the machining processes. In this study, ANFIS as an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system was applied to anticipate the workpiece hardness and surface roughness after the roller burnishing process. Five burnishing variables, including burnishing depth, feed rate, speed, roller width, and lubrication mode, were analyzed. A Gauss membership function was used for the training process in this study. The predicted surface roughness and hardness data were compared with experimental results and indicated that the Gauss membership function in ANFIS has satisfying accuracy as high as 97% for surface roughness and 96% for hardness. Furthermore, the generated compressive residual stress on the burnished surface was studied by a 2D finite element model (FEM). The simulated results of residual stress were validated with the experimental results obtained from X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests.     

Simulation of the burnishing process on real surface structures

Burnishing is a finishing manufacturing process that provides the required surface integrity of metal parts. Precise process simulation enables optimization to guarantee the quality of the product. A literature review showed that most researches in this field have used an idealized smooth surface for simulations and have not considered the influence of surface roughness on the simulation results. However, for burnishing processes, the initial roughness has a measurable effect on the simulation quality. Hence, an innovative approach for the preparation of the FEM process model was developed. The approach based on reverse engineering. Using 3D scanning, models of the workpiece and the tool were created and imported in the process model. The developed approach was validated through a case study. The results of the simulation with surface roughness demonstrate a better compatibility to the real process than the results of the same simulation on the idealized surface. Hence, using this approach, it is possible to create a precise model of the process and achieve more qualitative result of the burnishing simulations.     

Finite element modeling of burnishing of AISI 1042 steel

The aim of this study is to analyze the evolution of surface roughness finished by burnishing. Burnishing is done on a surface that was initially turned or turned and then ground. In a previous work, we have defined an analytical model to determine the R_t factor of burnished surfaces in relation to the feed f, the material displacement δ and the roughness R_ti of the initial surface. δ has been calculated using the Hertz contact theory which supposes that the behavior of the workpiece material is elastic. Hence, in this paper, we have defined a finite element model in which the elasto-plastic behavior of the piece is taken into account to determine the material displacement δ. This model has also permitted the calculation of the residual stresses related to the macroscopic contact geometry. Good correlations have been found between experimental and finite element results when burnishing an AISI 1042 steel.     

An investigation of surface roughness of burnished AISI 1042 steel

The aim of this study is to analyse the evolution of surface roughness finished by burnishing. Burnishing is done on a surface that was initially turned or turned and then ground.It has been noted that burnishing an AISI 1042 steel offers the best surface quality when using a small feed value. This finishing process improves roughness and introduces compressive residual stresses in the machined surface. So, it can replace grinding in the machining range of the piece.Also, an analytical model has been defined to determine the R_t factor in relation to the feed. Good correlations have been found between the experimental and analytical results.     

Modeling of machined surface characteristics in cryogenic orthogonal turning of inconel 718

The determination of the optimal machining conditions for assuring desired machined surface characteristics of a part is one of the main goals in a machining process. In this article, the impact of a cooling lubrication fluid, its delivery phase and location, as well as machining parameters, on residual stresses have been investigated. The workpiece material under observation is Inconel 718. For measuring residual stress profiles, X-ray diffraction technique has been used. Additionally, besides the experimental work, modeling with the finite element method model was implemented and correlated with experimental results. The results show that residual stresses are influenced by the cooling lubrication scenario, even though the machining parameters are kept constant. However, flood and cryogenic machining show more compressive residual stresses than a dry machining case. On the other hand, the results have shown also that machining parameters influence residual stresses, where stresses increase with their increase (v_c and f).     

Ductility improvement of aluminum 1050A rolled sheet by a newly designed ball burnishing tool device

Conventional ball burnishing processes using a roller or a ball pressed against round or small flat surfaces have long been used to improve hardness, fatigue strength, and wear resistance of mechanical parts by plastic deformation. However, the treatment of large flat surfaces using conventional techniques is rarely considered because of its time consumption. In the present work, the optimal burnishing parameters of rolled sheets of aluminum 1050A are determined by means of a newly developed burnishing tool device especially designed to treat large flat surfaces with orders of magnitude reduction in burnishing time. Experiments were designed and performed on a machining center based on response surface methodology with central composite design. The burnished specimens were then tested to find the burnishing condition under which ductility was improved. This study has resulted in significant new insights into the effect of burnishing on the surface quality and workpiece properties of aluminum 1050A plates. A second-order mathematical model, validated using data obtained from atomic force microscopy, was developed to predict the surface roughness as functions of speed, force, and feed rate. The results indicate that burnishing of aluminum 1050A plates improves its ductility, but not its micro-hardness. Following the various burnishing conditions, the micro-hardness measurements range from 40 to 43?HV (50?g), indicating that there is little or no hardening. Although a moderate effect with varied degrees is found on the surface roughness as functions of the investigated parameters, the burnishing force has a significant effect on ductility. The results also indicate that lower values of roughness do not guarantee better ductility for aluminum 1050A plates. Furthermore, the effect of the burnishing loads on the residual stresses was found to depend on the feed direction.     

Finite element optimization of diamond tool geometry and cutting-process parameters based on surface residual stresses

In this paper, a coupled thermo-mechanical plane-strain large-deformation orthogonal cutting FE model is proposed on the basis of updated Lagrangian formulation to simulate diamond turning. In order to consider the effects of a diamond cutting tool’s edge radius, rezoning technology is integrated into this FE based model. The flow stress of the workpiece is modeled as a function of strain, strain rate, and temperature, so as to reflect its dynamic changes in physical properties. In this way, the influences of cutting-edge radius, rake angle, clearance angle, depth of cut, and cutting velocity on the residual stresses of machined surface are analyzed by FE simulation. The simulated results indicate that a rake angle of about 10° and a clearance angle of 6° are the optimal geometry for a diamond tool to machine ductile materials. Also, the smaller the cutting edge radius is, the less the residual stresses become. However, a great value can be selected for cutting velocity. For depth of cut, the ‘size effect’ will be dependent upon it. Residual stresses will be reduced with the decrement of depth of cut, but when the depth of cut is smaller than the critical depth of cut (i.e., about 0.5 μm according to this work) residual stresses will decrease accordingly.     

MODELING OF WHITE AND DARK LAYER FORMATION IN HARD MACHINING OF AISI 52100 BEARING STEEL

In machining of hardened materials, maintaining surface integrity is one of the most critical requirements. Often, the major indicators of surface integrity of machined parts are surface roughness and residual stresses. However, the material microstructure also changes on the surface of machined hardened steels and this must be taken into account for process modeling. Therefore, in order for manufacturers to maximize their gains from utilizing hard finish turning, accurate predictive models for surface integrity are needed, which are capable of predicting both white and dark layer formation as a function of the machining conditions. In this paper, a detailed approach to develop such a finite element (FE) model is presented. In particular, a hardness-based flow stress model was implemented in the FE code and an empirical model was developed for describing the phase transformations that create white and dark layers in AISI 52100 steel. An iterative procedure was utilized for calibrating the proposed empirical model for the microstructural changes associated with white and dark layers in AISI 52100 steel. Finally, the proposed FE model was validated by comparing the predicted results with the experimental evidence found in the published literature.     

Experimental and numerical studies of stress/strain characteristics in riveted aircraft lap joints

The fatigue property of riveted lap joint is greatly related to the riveting-induced residual stress, especially the stress distribution on the faying surface. However, an accurate study of the residual stress characteristics in the riveted sheet could be very difficult. In this paper, both numerical and experimental investigations were carried out on the stress/strain characteristics in riveted aircraft lap joints. A special specimen was designed for the test of strain variations on the faying surface of the sheet by microstrain gages. For the numerical simulation, the rivet squeezing process was analyzed using the explicit dynamic finite element (FE) method, whilst a general static FE analysis was employed for the elastic springback after the squeeze force was removed. A comparison of the strain variations between the experimental results and FE simulations shows a general good agreement, although there may be some difference for points measured near the hole surface. The FE analysis reveals that both compressive and tensile residual stresses could be introduced in the riveted sheet. Massive compressive residual stress can be created in the near-surface layer of the hole. However, the stress level is not always increased with increasing the squeeze force, and so is the improvement of fatigue life observed. Further study is still necessary to account for the fatigue life decreasing effect caused by a high squeeze force.

     

液动压悬浮抛光中磨粒与工件表面作用的数值模拟研究

针对液动压悬浮抛光固-液两相流中固相磨粒与工件表面撞击的过程中,对磨粒以不同的速度和不同的角度撞击工件表面后残余应力沿工件深度方向的分布规律进行了研究,利用ABAQUS软件建立了单颗磨粒撞击工件表面的三维有限元模型。对磨粒流撞击工件表面时的速度场进行了输出,利用PFC/3D软件建立了磨粒流撞击工件表面的三维离散元模型。研究结果表明:随着撞击角度和速度的增大,在工件表层形成的压应力场会增大,沿深度方向残余应力值急剧下降,磨粒流中磨粒间的撞击对磨粒撞击工件表面的速度场影响不大。     

车削参数和滚挤压参数对滚轮滚挤压表面质量影响分析

滚挤压是一种金属表面微塑性连续变形精加工工艺,现在日益被用作切削加工后的表面强化终处理工艺以获得具有压缩残余应力的高性能低粗糙度的镜面零件表面。本文分析了车削前处理工艺对后续滚挤压加工效果的影响,采用考虑交互作用的L27(313)正交试验设计与分析方法研究了车削滚挤压复合工艺中车削三要素(即车削速度v、车削进给量f、车削深度ap)和滚挤压三要素(即滚挤压速度vb、滚挤压进给量fb、滚挤压深度ab)对滚轮滚挤压45号钢的滚挤压效果(即表面粗糙度Ra、小负荷维氏硬度Hv的影响规律),其中考虑了对滚挤压效果影响最显著的车削进给量f、滚挤压深度ab与滚挤压进给量fb两两之间的交互作用,分析得出了对滚挤压效果影响最显著的主要因素及其规律。从试验的角度发现车削进给量对滚挤压效果有显著影响,与理论分析和预测相吻合。     

刀刃半径对不锈钢切削表面残余应力影响的模拟

建立了平面应变有限元模型，采用更新的Lagrange方法模拟了奥氏体不锈钢AISI316L的正交切削过程；研究了刀刃圆弧半径对已加工表面残余应力的影响，发现随着半径的增大，残余拉应力和压应力的数值都增大，压应力层厚度也增大，但是拉应力层厚度不变。将模拟结果与实验结果进行对比，发现二者是吻合的，从而验证了有限元模拟的可用性。     

Process mechanics in ball burnishing biomedical magnesium–calcium alloy

Magnesium–calcium (MgCa) alloys have received considerable attention recently in making biodegradable bone implants. However, the fast corrosion rate of MgCa materials imposes a challenging issue for clinical applications. Ball burnishing has emerged as a promising manufacturing alternative to tailor surface integrity of implants with the ultimate goal to increase their corrosion resistance. Ball burnishing mechanics is essential to understand the process. The process mechanics is further complicated by the normal force reduction due to unavoidable hydraulic pressure loss at the tip of the burnishing tool, and the penetration depth reduction due to elastic recovery of the workpiece material. In this study, the measured normal force shows a maximum 23?% reduction compared to theoretical value. The normal force drop is not uniform but increases with increasing applied pressure. A 2D axisymmetric and semi-infinite finite element analysis (FEA) model has been developed and validated to predict the amount of elastic recovery after burnishing. The dynamic mechanical behavior of the material is simulated using the internal state variable plasticity model and implemented in the FEA simulation using a user material subroutine. The simulated dent geometry agrees with the measured ones in terms of burnishing profile and depth. Simulation results suggest an 8?% elastic recovery on average. Acoustic emission signals are also recorded and the likely correlation with predicted residual stress, plastic strain, and temperature distributions are studied to achieve an in-process monitoring.     

切削速度对工件表面残余应力的有限元模拟

针对正交切削加工建立了平面应变模型;利用通用的有限元软件,对所建立的模型进行模拟,得到了不同切削速度下工件表面残余应力模拟结果,并对这些结果进行了比较分析,得出切削速度对工件表面不同方向的残余应力的基本影响规律。     

The formation mechanism and the influence factor of residual stress in machining

Residual stresses generated in cutting process have important influences on workpiece performance. The paper presents a method of theoretical analysis in order to explicate the formation mechanism of residual stresses in cutting. An important conclusion is drawn that the accumulated plastic strain is the main factor which determines the nature and the magnitude of surface residual stresses in the workpiece. On the basis of the analytical model for residual stress, a series of simulations for residual stress prediction during cutting AISI 1045 steel are implemented in order to obtain the influences of cutting speed, depth of cut and tool edge radius on surface residual stress in the workpiece. And these influences are explained from the perspective of formation mechanism of residual stress in cutting. The conclusions have good applicability and can be used to guide the parameters selection in actual production.     

Effects of working parameters on surface finish in ball-burnishing of hardened steels

Burnishing is a chipless finishing method, which employs a rolling tool, pressed against the workpiece, in order to achieve plastic deformation of the surface layer. Recent developments made possible burnishing of heat-treated steel components up to 65 HRC. Features of burnishing include a good roughness (comparable to grinding), as well as improvement of mechanical characteristics of the surface (fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, and bearing ratio), due to implementation of compressive stresses into the surface layer. This paper will present influences of certain burnishing parameters upon roughness, for a hardened steel component (64 HRC).     

ENHANCEMENT OF SURFACE QUALITY AND TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES USING BALL BURNISHING PROCESS

Surface treatment is an important aspect of all manufacturing processes to impart specific physical, mechanical and tribological properties. Burnishing process is a post-machining operation in which the surface of the workpiece is compressed by the application of a ball or roller to produce a smooth and work-hardened surface by plastic deformation of surface irregularities. In the present study, simple and inexpensive burnishing tools, with interchangeable adapter for ball and roller were designed and fabricated to meet the requirements of the present study. Then, ball burnishing processes were carried out on aluminium 6061 under different parameters and different burnishing orientations to investigate the role of burnishing speed, burnishing force and burnishing tool dimension on the surface qualities and tribological properties. The results showed that burnishing speed of 330 rpm and burnishing force of 160 N produce optimum results. Meanwhile, a decrease in the burnishing ball diameter leads to a considerable improvement in the surface roughness up to 75%. On the other hand, parallel burnishing orientation exhibits lower friction coefficient compared to cross burnishing orientation. Furthermore, ball burnishing process is capable of improving friction coefficient by 48% reduction and weight loss by 60–80% reduction of burnished surface of Aluminum 6061. These findings are further supplemented by the surface features as seen in SEM photomicrographs.