The optimization technique is introduced to overcome the problem. Here the author introduces multi-criteria decision-making technique to get the optimization value. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) in nontraditional machining process is applied for machining complicated or intricate geometries on raw materials. The present work attempts to optimize several responses of machining operation using multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) by employing different machining parameters like current, voltage, pulse. The Taguchi L9 orthogonal experimental design is followed during electrical discharge machining of AISI P20 tool steel. Four responses, namely metal removal rate, tool life, surface roughness, and over cut, are considered for optimization. The present work is aimed at multi-response optimization (i.e., higher MRR, higher tool life, lower surface roughness, and minimum overcut), which is conducted using MCDM technique.
