Surface Texturing by Vibration Assisted Machining with Piezoelectric Actuator
Previous studies in vibration assisted machining have mainly focused on applying this technique to improve surface roughness or create profiles with less burrs, as well as with the aim of increasing cutting tool life. Zhong and Lin [1] showed the effect of ultrasonic vibration to the surface roughness in diamond turning off aluminum based metal matrix composite reinforced with SiC particles in turning. Moriwaki and Shamoto [2] developed a cutting technique where the cutter was elliptically vibrated at ultrasonic frequencies, and improved the surface roughness, reduced the cutting force and suppressed the burrs.