Prediction of the edge rounding of additively manufactured workpieces made of Ti6Al4V during centrifugal disc finishing

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Authors: Eckart Uhlmann, Marco Kopp
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Abstract

Centrifugal disc finishing is an effective post-processing operation for the roughness reduction of additively manufactured workpieces. However, the process leads to an edge rounding, which might result in shape deviations – especially if the workpiece is manufactured near net-shaped. In this study, a model based on the discrete element method is used to predict the edge radius of workpieces machined by centrifugal disc finishing. As shown, the model can be applied to redesign the workpiece with local stock allowance in order to reduce shape deviations resulting from centrifugal disc finishing.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Advanced machining processes and optimization Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Procedia CIRP
Volume
138
Pages
546–551
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN