Nanofinishing Science and Technology

Finishing is the final operation after a part is sized and shaped. Currently in high tech industries, there is a demand for nano level surface finishing of components. This process is done to improve the surface finish, to remove the recast layer, or to remove surface and sub-surface defects. The result is low friction, longer product life, and low power requirements. Equally important is the aesthetic aspect of the product. This topic is growing very fast due to technology as well as from a science point of view. Books on this subject are very limited, particularly ones that deal with both the science as well as the technology aspects.