Analytical Calculation of the Ra Surface Roughness during Turning

Abstract

In this article an analytical equation for calculating the theoretical arithmetic mean surface roughness, Ra, in the case of turning using a tool with a circular nose radius is presented. The calculated Ra-values are verified by experimental results obtained from machining of 7 different workpiece materials. For all measuring series results were obtained that were either better or worse than the theoretically calculated values. The presented model describes an analytical equation for calculating the theoretical Ra-value and may be practically implemented in industry