Innovative Technologies in Lapping and Electrospark Alloying of Metal Surfaces as the Basis for Industry 4.0

Abstract

The various active chemical additives along with abrasive materials are used to intensify processes in lapping of metal surfaces. The authors developed new lapping compositions based on inexpensive components with the addition of various chemical agents. The chemical additives help to improve metal removal, to decrease surface roughness, and to get a more stable metal surface. New lapping pastes do not cause the corrosion of equipment and do not require their replacement in further operations of the mechanism, for example, large-sized reducer. The chemical additives can be used in electrospark alloying too. They improve both the alloying process and the subsequent operation of alloyed surfaces. New technologies reduce the number of operations that require human involvement. That contributes to the introduction of full machine control over technological process and is the basis for Industry 4.0 that offers the opportunity for manufacturers to optimize their operations quickly and efficiently by knowing what needs attention.