Achieving the Perfect Surface Finish on the Lathe: Why Rolling Tools Matter
In today’s precision manufacturing landscape, a flawless surface finish isn’t just about appearance—it’s about performance, reliability, and compliance. Industries like aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and even high-performance sports equipment demand components with exacting surface quality standards. A well-executed surface finish directly affects wear resistance, mechanical performance, and often plays a decisive role in meeting certification criteria like ISO 4287 . A CNC lathe machine in action, using a rolling tool to burnish a metal component—enhancing surface smoothness without material removal, ideal for aerospace and medical manufacturing. Among the many techniques used to improve surface finish, rolling tools —including burnishing and polishing attachments —stand out as efficient, non-invasive, and cost-effective solutions. π§ Why Rolling Tools Matter Unlike traditional methods that remove material to improve finish (e.g., grinding or honing), rolling t...