Effect of vibration shot peening parameters upon shapes of bearing curves of alloy steel surface

The article presents the results of studies on the effect of technological parameters of vibration shot peening upon the shape of bearing curves and the parameters of that curve. The topography of surface formed in result of vibration shot peening and pre-machining, which was grinding, were analyzed. The material used in the studies was alloy steel 30HGSA. The shot peening process was performed on an appliance equipped with a kinematic vibrator. Shot peening time t, vibrator oscillations (vibrations) frequency ν, as well as vibrator oscillations amplitude A were changed within: t = 1–15 min, ν = 17,5–35 Hz, A = 10,3–17,3 mm. For measuring surface roughness and determining the bearing curve the appliance T8000 RC120-400 by Hommel- Etamic was used together with the software. In result of the machining performed surface roughness decreased, and the parameters of bearing curve improved.