Surface residual stresses due ro turning operations in AISI 304 type s
tainless steel were studied as a function of machining speed, feed rat
e, depth of cut, and tool geometry and coating. Residual stress tensor
s were determined using X-ray diffraction technique, The: effects of t
urning conditions and tool on the residual stresses were discussed in
terms of mechanically and thermally induced non-homogeneous plastic de
formation of thr surface layers of the workplace.