Research on Removal Mechanism and Surface Features of Al2O3 Engineering Ceramics in Ultrasonic Lapping

Abstract

Ultrasonic lapping can effectively improve machining efficiency and obtain higher machining precision, which can be as the final process. This paper discusses the ultrasonic lapping mechanism through simulating the lapping tracks. Based on the contrast experiments between common and ultrasonic lapping, the influence of different lapping parameters on material removal rate and surface roughness were studied and the surface microstructure of workpiece was analyzed. The experimental results show that material removal rate of ultrasonic lapping is nearly two times that of the common lapping, especially in ultrasonic axial lapping, and the better surface quality can be obtained during ultrasonic lapping. Meanwhile, the reasons for material removal rate increasing and surface quality improving were analyzed.