The paper considered topical issues aimed at improving the efficiency of compressor equipment used in the chemical and petrochemical industries by increasing the service life of the quality parameters of the working surfaces of the compressor parts. Information is provided on compressors, the methods used for metal processing, deformation, the effect of surface roughness on the performance of parts and methods for increasing durability when using machining to improve the quality of the surface layer of the working part of the rod and sleeves.