Examining the energy efficiency of diamond burnishing using factorial experimental design

Abstract

It is important to consider the challenges of energy-intensive machining methods in machining processes, particularly from an environmental perspective: the aim of this study is to examine these issues in the turning and diamond-ironing process. We began our research by exploring and analysing the socio-economic context of energy efficiency. In the next section, we present the dimensions and material quality of the test specimens on which we have performed various tests. The technological parameters used in the turning and diamond burnishing processes are detailed. We compare the roughness of the turned and diamond-burnished surfaces and then identify the improvement factors based on the different technological parameters for the diamond-burnished surfaces. Using factorial design of experiments, we propose recommendations for the selection of ideal technological parameters, designability and prediction of the best roughness improvement.