A method for forming a surface having anisotropic friction properties by numerically controlled milling is disclosed. [Solution] In this method,
machining simulations of milling are performed for combinations of multiple tool orientation parameters, and a height matrix is constructed from the obtained three-dimensional
point cloud data. Then, the
contact region is extracted, the
surface gradient and gradient amplitude values are calculated, and the sets of gradient amplitude values at the contact
leading edge during forward and reverse sliding are extracted. Furthermore, the
coefficient of friction for forward and reverse sliding is calculated, and an
anisotropy evaluation index is calculated based on these. In addition, an
anisotropy evaluation index
heat map is created, and a
ridge line indicating the direction of sensitivity to changes in the
anisotropy evaluation index is generated, thereby enabling quantitative prediction and evaluation of the
surface friction behavior. This makes it possible to inversely calculate tool orientation parameters under predetermined
cutting parameters based on the anisotropy requirements related to the surface micromorphology. By performing milling according to the parameter combination obtained by this method and predetermined
cutting parameters, a viscoelastic material workpiece that satisfies the requirements for friction characteristics or sealing function according to the sliding direction can be obtained. The present invention is useful in satisfying the requirements for friction characteristics and sealing function according to the sliding direction in a seal pair.