The Effect of Optimised Combined Turning and Diamond Burnishing Processes on the Roughness Parameters of CuZn39Pb3 Alloys
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Abstract
CuZn39Pb3 leaded brass is one of the most widely used alloys in machining, with a 100% machinability index. However, there has been a lack of research on the effects of coldworking on surface integrity (SI) and operating behaviour of CuZn39Pb3 components. This study addresses this knowledge gap by examining the effects of three optimised combined processes on surface roughness, a key SI characteristic. Specifically, samples were subjected to a turning process followed by diamond burnishing (DB); this combined process was performed under three conditions: conventional flood lubrication (F), dry (D), and dry and cool-assisted (D+C) conditions. Cool-assisted conditions were achieved using a special device with a cold air nozzle operating on the vortex tube principle. The D and D+C conditions represent environmentally sustainable alternatives because they eliminate the use of cutting fluids, thereby reducing their adverse effects on both the environment and human health. The resulting surfaces obtained after each of the three optimised combined processes (F, D, and D+C) exhibited mirror-like finishes with minimum average roughness Ra values of 0.054, 0.079, and 0.082 μm, respectively. In addition, the F- and D+C-processes resulted in surface profiles with negative skewness and kurtosis values greater than three. Since roughness shape parameters are known to influence the operating behaviour of machined components, these processes are suitable for improving wear resistance in boundary lubrication regimes.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Treatment and Residual Stress · Erosion and Abrasive Machining · Metallurgy and Material Science
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Department of Mechanical Engineering Equipment and Technologies, Technical University of Gabrovo, 5300 Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Center of Competence “Smart Mechatronic, Eco-and Energy-Saving Systems and Technologies”, Technical University of Gabrovo, 5300 Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Department of Material Science and Mechanics of Materials, Technical University of Gabrovo, 5300 Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Department of Industrial Design and Textile Engineering, Technical University of Gabrovo, 5300 Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Funding
European Regional Development Fund
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