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Superfinishing Operations in Manufactured Parts

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 954

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. J. Antonio Travieso-Rodriguez

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: manufacturing; burnishing; surface integrity; additive manufacturing
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Dr. Joan Josep Roa

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R&D Department-Test Lab, Steros GPA Innovative S.L., C/Maracaibo 1, Naus 2-6, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: post-processing process; anodizing and plating process; 3D-printing process; microstructural design; advanced characterization techniques; mechanical properties at different length scales; plastic deformation mechanisms; degradation process; revalorization and reutilization
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Superfinishing operations applied to manufactured parts are crucial for improving the precision, quality and durability of components in various industries. Superfinishing, which encompasses techniques comprising polishing, lapping, honing, burnishing and precision grinding, is essential for optimizing surface characteristics (such as roughness and geometry of parts), contributing to a greater efficiency in the performance of critical components.

For this reason, the aim of this Special Issue is to explore this topic in depth and gather a compendium of current research on the impact of these processes in sectors such as automotive, aeronautics and biomedical engineering, as well as advances in the use of emerging technologies (including artificial intelligence and robotics) in the automation of these operations. Our goal is to present case studies that demonstrate the improvement in the useful life of parts through meticulous control of tolerances and ultra-fine surfaces.

This is why we invite renowned academics and professionals in the field to publish papers in this Special Issue, providing a comprehensive overview of the most innovative methods, cutting-edge tools and future trends that will transform the field of manufactured parts’ superfinishing.

Prof. Dr. J. Antonio Travieso-Rodriguez
Dr. Joan Josep Roa
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • superfinishing
  • polishing
  • lapping
  • honing
  • burnishing
  • precision grinding
  • surface integrity

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Effect of Polishing Nozzle Wear Evolution on BK7 Topography
by Xuhong Chen, Haihong Pan, Lin Chen, Hui You and Xubin Liang
Materials 2025, 18(8), 1796; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18081796 - 14 Apr 2025
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In ultra-precision polishing tests, due to the corrosive and adhesive properties of the polishing abrasive, the spray system faces wear, blockage and oxidation problems. To solve these problems, this paper studied nozzles and verified the wear mechanism of the coated and uncoated nozzles [...] Read more.
In ultra-precision polishing tests, due to the corrosive and adhesive properties of the polishing abrasive, the spray system faces wear, blockage and oxidation problems. To solve these problems, this paper studied nozzles and verified the wear mechanism of the coated and uncoated nozzles by simulating the operating conditions after assembling the spray system. In the early stages of the experiment, the polishing speed of the spray system (v = 10 L/min), the feed rate (vf = 7.8 mm/min) and the polishing pressure (2~3.5 MPa) were maintained. The wear mechanism and surface morphology features of the nozzles in each case were analyzed by Hitachi S-3400N electron microscopy. When comparing the surface morphology of the nozzle coated with titanium alloy and the uncoated one, the results show that there is a significant difference in the corrosion resistance of the coatings to the abrasive particles. A significant effect was seen on the wear morphology, proving that the nozzle wear mechanism includes wear, adhesion and diffusion. Under the experimental conditions of a lateral velocity of 7.8 mm/min and a polishing force of 2 MPa, BK7 was polished using nozzles 1 and 2, resulting in a surface roughness of 75 nm and 35 nm while PV values were 125 nm and 67 nm, respectively. The excellent quality of nozzle 2 (coating nozzle) was proven, further demonstrating the superiority of the coating nozzle. Finally, the lifespan of the nozzle was extended and the surface accuracy of BK7 was improved by coating titanium alloy composite material on the 304 stainless steel nozzle. Full article
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Surface Quality and Environmental Impact Analysis of Ball Burnishing on Al8090 Aluminum–Lithium Alloy
by Suleyman Cinar Cagan
Materials 2025, 18(6), 1252; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18061252 - 12 Mar 2025
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This study investigates the optimization of the ball burnishing process for Al8090 aluminum–lithium alloy, focusing on surface quality, mechanical properties, and sustainability metrics. A mixed-design L18 Taguchi experimental approach was employed to evaluate the effects of three critical parameters: burnishing force, feed [...] Read more.
This study investigates the optimization of the ball burnishing process for Al8090 aluminum–lithium alloy, focusing on surface quality, mechanical properties, and sustainability metrics. A mixed-design L18 Taguchi experimental approach was employed to evaluate the effects of three critical parameters: burnishing force, feed rate, and number of passes under two lubrication conditions—dry and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). Surface roughness, Brinell hardness, power and energy consumption, and carbon emissions were measured to assess technical and environmental performance. The results revealed that the MQL environment significantly improved surface roughness, achieving the lowest Ra value of 0.562 µm with a force of 200 N, a feed rate of 0.05 mm/rev, and four passes. In contrast, the highest Brinell hardness (43.6 HB) was observed in dry conditions with a force of 100 N, a feed rate of 0.1 mm/rev, and two passes. Energy consumption and carbon emissions were minimized in the MQL condition, with the lowest energy consumption recorded as 0.0169 kWh and corresponding carbon emissions of 0.0084 kg CO2. These findings highlight the trade-offs between surface quality, hardness, and sustainability, providing valuable insights for optimizing the ball burnishing process for advanced materials like Al8090. Full article
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