Burnishing tools

Information on Burnishing Tools, Roller Burnishing tools, tips on burnishing and general info.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

What is Roller Burnishing?

Burnishing is a Cold rolling process without actual removal of metal. It is a new concept in finishing the Components. Whereever there is need for accurate size and surface finish, the Burnishing Tool is the one and only solution. Consistency can be acheivable by burnishing. This process eliminates Grinding and honing which are costlier processes.

The surface of metal parts worked thro' turning, reaming or boring operations is a sucession of "PROJECTIONS or PEAKS" and "INDENTATIONS or VALLEY" when microscopically examined. (See Fig.1). The Roller burnishing operation compresses the "Projections (Peaks) into the Indentation (Valleys) thus forming a smooth mirror finished surface (as in Fig.2). Any material not exceeding 40 Rockwell Hardness "C" can be roller burnished.

Surface before burnishing.
Surface After burnishing

Burnishing is the cheapest process and High productivity is assured. Rejections will be totally eliminated as you can achieve accurate size as well as super surface finish by doing the burnishing operations