Soft Computing Techniques for Surface Roughness Prediction in Hard Turning: A Literature Review

Hard turning has become an attractive alternative to the more time-consuming and costly grinding technique. Unfortunately, high-quality prediction of the surface roughness generated during hard turning is difficult due to the technical complexities involved. Hence, it is currently receiving much research attention. The objective of this paper is to survey the current state of the soft computing techniques for surface roughness prediction in hard turning. It focuses on three areas: data acquisition, feature selection, and prediction model of surface roughness. First, the characteristics of hard turning and surface roughness are introduced, and a framework of the soft computing techniques is presented. Then, the three key areas are surveyed thoroughly. Finally, the recommendations and challenges faced by industry and academia are discussed, and the conclusions are drawn.