Experimental validation of ball burnishing numerical simulation on ball-end milled martensitic stainless-steel considering friction and the initial surface topography

Abstract

Numerous simplified numerical models have been established to optimize the ball burnishing of steel surfaces. Nevertheless, their conceptualization has not considered the tool–part interaction, leading to an unsatisfactory process parameterization. As a solution, a structured numerical simulation has been defined that reproduces this interaction by several friction coefficient approximations. This study provides the tribological process inputs (friction and initial surface conditions) to this model, adapting it to a pre-textured martensitic precipitation hardening stainless-steel. Results show the versatility of the model to reproduce the surface integrity alterations. Hence, this consistent model configuration can be postulated as an economical and efficient approach to tackle ball burnishing parameterization according to the applicability of the manufactured steel parts.

Keywords

• Numerical analysis
• Friction
• Ball burnishing
• Surface integrity
• Topography
• Roughness