Modelling and Optimization of Vibratory Finishing Process

Abstract Vibratory finishing has been employed for final finishing of products, because of the capability of the finishing consistency with lower cost. However, it has taken the trial and error method to find a proper process set-up due to the fact that the fundamentals of vibratory finishing have not been established yet. This paper describes the fundamental principles of vibratory finishing and proposes the mathematical modelling which makes the prediction of surface roughness and stock removal possible. The validity of the modelling is discussed with experimental results, and an algorithm to design an optimum process of vibratory finishing is proposed.