Conventional material removal of BK7 optical glass will normally result in brittle fracture at the surface, generating severe subsurface damage and poor surface finish. Subsurface damages induced by grinding strongly influence the mechanical strength and optical quality of optical glasses. However, through ductile mode grinding it is possible to reduce the surface and subsurface cracks. It is m...

In machining of parts, surface quality is one of the most specified customer requirements. Major indication of surface quality on machined parts is surface roughness. Finish hard turning using Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) tools allows manufacturers to simplify their processes and still achieve the desired surface roughness. There are various machining parameters have an effect on the surface rough...

Surface finish of engineering components is measured and controlled to achieve a desired function. Surface finish can also be used to provide feedback to the manufacturing process. An area of active research in surface metrology is in developing tools and techniques for providing greater insight into the relationship between surface texture, a component’s function and the manufacturing process....

In machining industries, achieving better surface finish of a product is very essential. Surface finish is important in terms of tolerances, it reduces assembly time in mating surfaces which results in overall cost reduction. In this work, three cutting speeds, three feed rates and three depth of cuts were used in boring operation. During the boring operation, the accelerometer was fixed on the...

Over the years, the hot air solder leveling (HASL) process has been established as a primary surface finish for circuit boards. It still remains the most solderable, and arguably the most durable, surface finish. Recent developments in PCB manufacturing have highlighted some problems with these finishes, creating an urgent need for solderable, durable, and inexpensive alternative surface finish...

The non-asymmetric rolling process of copper and brass wire has been simulated with the Abaqus software. Presented finite element model in this simulation of rolling predicted output curvature and contact surface width in the non-asymmetric mode (in equality of diameter of rollers, the rotational speed of the rollers and the rollers’ surface finish). The material used in this research has strai...