**4. Conclusions**

In this study, the surface integrity of 316L stainless steel after ball burnishing was investigated. Based on the obtained results, the following conclusions can be drawn:

• The surface topography of 316L stainless steel was successfully improved after the ball burnishing process. The root means square Rq was reduced to less

than 0.1 μm. Almost all the surface texture parameters were reduced after the application of ball burnishing treatment, which is an important advantage if the functional properties, such as the wear resistance, is aimed to be improved.

