Analysis of the process behaviour of diamond-coated foams in finishing of ground hardened steel

To broaden the process understanding with regard to a tool concept for finishing operations based on soft foams coated with diamonds, the application behaviour with respect to the surface preparation of a ground hardened steel surface is considered. By analysing the surface on the basis of established roughness parameters, the material removal behaviour is investigated in dependence on the process parameters and tool specifications. Furthermore, the influence on the micro roughness superimposed on the roughness profile can be analysed. The recorded process forces serve as a basis for understanding the underlying mechanisms and for interpreting the results.