Experimental Investigation on Uncontrollable Parameters for Surface Finish during Diamond Turning

Single point diamond turning is one of the ultraprecision methods to generate high quality surfaces with highest possible profile accuracies. However, diamond turning process also introduces some unique errors which affect the surface finish. Some of these errors are controllable, while some are noncontrollable. Controllable parameters need proper selection, whereas uncontrollable parameters require adequate understanding of the process behavior. In this study only the effect of uncontrollable parameters on surface finish is explored. Tool overhang results tool–workpiece vibration whereas dynamic unbalance of vacuum responsible for workpiece wobble and both affect the surface finish considerably. Chipping of tool edge, improper extraction of chips, and slipping of workpiece on vacuum chuck are the main reasons of random scratch marks on surface and are contributing factors for degradation of surface finish.

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