Optimization of tungsten carbide processing parameters for laser heating and ultrasonic vibration composite assisted cutting

Author(s):  
Feng Jiao ◽  
Ming-jun Zhang ◽  
Ying Niu

Laser heating assisted cutting is a lucrative technique for machining difficult-to-machine materials such as tungsten carbide (YG20), which uses a high power laser to focally heat a workpiece before the material removal with traditional or innovative cutting tool. In the latter case, the application of ultrasonic vibration to the cutting edge was found to replace the continuous cutting mode to the interrupted one, it reduces the adhesion and entanglement of chips, improves the tool wear and surface roughness of the workpiece. The combination of laser heating assisted cutting and two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration cutting methods has been successfully applied by the authors of this paper for cutting of tungsten carbide (YG20). In this follow-up study, the proposed composite method is experimentally and theoretically verified. Through the mathematical model and simulation analysis, its advantages, including small cutting force, softening the effect and improved machining properties of the processed material (YG20) are corroborated. The dependencies between the laser power, cutting speed, depth of cut, and feed rate on the surface roughness are established via the response surface methodology. The genetic algorithm is applied to the optimization of machining parameters by setting the material removal rate as the object variable and surface roughness as a constraint variable. The results obtained strongly suggest that the optimized parameters improve the processing efficiency and furnish the required processing quality.

Author(s):  
Amritpal Singh ◽  
Rakesh Kumar

In the present study, Experimental investigation of the effects of various cutting parameters on the response parameters in the hard turning of EN36 steel under the dry cutting condition is done. The input control parameters selected for the present work was the cutting speed, feed and depth of cut. The objective of the present work is to minimize the surface roughness to obtain better surface finish and maximization of material removal rate for better productivity. The design of experiments was done with the help of Taguchi L9 orthogonal array. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to find out the significance of the input parameters on the response parameters. Percentage contribution for each control parameter was calculated using ANOVA with 95 % confidence value. From results, it was observed that feed is the most significant factor for surface roughness and the depth of cut is the most significant control parameter for Material removal rate.


Manufacturing a defect free (quality) product is playing a vital role in today’s globally competitive, customer oriented era. Meeting the demand of the market by producing sufficient quantity is another challenge. Achieving greater production rates without compromising on quality, increases the complexity of the task. Adopting modern manufacturing methods like CNC turning are essential to meet the above requirements. EN19 is an important member in the family of alloy steels, which has a wide variety of applications in automobile and machine tool industries. Optimization of machining parameters is crucial in obtaining the required outputs such as quality and productivity. In this work, optimization of CNC turning parameters for machining EN19 alloy steel is performed. The number of experiments was designed using face centred central composite based response surface methodology with varied independent process parameters namely cutting speed, feed and depth of cut. After designing the experiments, the performance measures such as surface roughness of the test samples and Material Removal Rate (MRR) is calculated using the existing formulae. The influence of parameters on MRR and surface roughness are determined by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and for significance interactions of the process parameters are also considered. Using MINITAB 17 software analysis is performed. Further, regression analysis has been done and second order mathematical model is obtained. Using desirability approach, optimization is carried out.


Author(s):  
Ashwani Kharola

This paper considers effect of variation in value of Discharge current on different process parameters of Die Sinking EDM. The parameters considered were Material removal rate (MRR), Tool removal rate (TRR), Surface roughness (Ra) and Time (for machining required depth of cut). A total of 32 experiments were conducted on four different hard steels i.e. Die steel D3, En-8, En-19 and Stainless steel (SS-AISI-440C). The Copper and Aluminium electrodes brazed with mild steel were used for machining. The four different values of current i.e. 6A, 9A, 12A and 15A were considered for the study. The experimental results shows the relationship between MRR, TRR, Ra and Time with variation in magnitude of discharge current. This study also illustrates the relationship among different process parameter considered in the study. The results are shown with the help of graphs and tables.


2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1376-1381
Author(s):  
Moola Mohan Reddy ◽  
Alexander Gorin ◽  
Khaled A. Abou El Hossein

This paper presents the prediction of a statistically analyzed model for the surface roughness,R_a of end-milled Machinable glass ceramic (MGC). Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used to construct the models based on 3-factorial Box-Behnken Design (BBD). It is found that cutting speed is the most significant factor contributing to the surface roughness value followed by the depth of cut and feed rate. The surface roughness value decreases for higher cutting speed along with lower feed and depth of cut. Additionally, the process optimization has also been done in terms of material removal rate (MRR) to the model’s response. Ideal combinations of machining parameters are then suggested for common goal to achieve lower surface roughness value and higher MRR.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S Kulkarni ◽  
Sarika Sharma

This paper represents the optimization method utilized in machining process for figuring out the most advantageous manner design. Typically, the technique layout parameters in machining procedures are noticeably few turning parameters inclusive of reducing velocity, feed and depth. The optimization of speed, feed depth of cut is very tough because of several other elements associated with processing situations and form complexities like surface Roughness, material removal rate (MRR) that are based Parameters. On this task a new fabric glass fibre composite is introduced through which could lessen costing of manufacturing and time and additionally it will boom the technique of productiveness. Composite substances have strength, stiffness, light weight, which gives the large scope to engineering and technology. The proposed research work targets to analyze turning parameters of composite material. The machining parameters are very important in manufacturing industries. The present research work is optimized surface roughness of composite material specifically in turning procedure with the aid of changing parameter including intensity of reduce, slicing velocity and feed price and additionally expect the mechanical houses of composite material. The RSM optimization is important because it evaluates the effects of multiple factors and their interactions on one or more responsive variables. It is observed that the material removal rate increases and surface roughness decreases as per the increase of Spindle speed and feed rate.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-293
Author(s):  
Savina Jaddinagadhe Puttaswamy ◽  
Raghavendra Bommanahalli Venkatagiriyappa

Nanocomposites were prepared with Al-6065-Si and multi walled carbon nanotubes of 1 wt.% as reinforcement through the stir-casting method. Fabricated nanocomposites were machined on a lathe machine using a tungsten carbide tool. The study investigated the multi-objective optimization of the turning operation. Cutting velocity, feed, and depth of cut were considered for providing minimum Surface Roughness of the workpiece. Also, the power consumed by the lathe machine with maximum metal removal rate was examined by surface response methodology. The design of experiments was developed based on rotational central composite design. Analysis of variance was executed to investigate the adequacy and the suitable fit of the developed mathematical models. Multiple regression models were used to represent the relationship between the input and the desired output variables. The analysis indicates that the feed is the most influential factor that effects the surface roughness of the workpiece. Cutting speed and the depth of cut are two other important factors that proportionally influence the power consumed by the lathe tool as compared to the feed rate. ABSTRAK: Komposit nano disediakan bersama Al-6065-Si dan karbon nanotiub berbilang dinding sebanyak 1 wt.% sebagai bahan penguat melalui kaedah kacauan-tuangan. Komposit nano yang terhasil melalui mesin pelarik ini menggunakan alat tungsten karbida. Kajian ini merupakan pengoptimuman pelbagai objektif operasi pusingan. Kelajuan potongan, suapan dan kedalaman potongan diambil kira sebagai pemberian minimum pada kekasaran permukaan bahan kerja. Tenaga yang digunakan bagi mesin pelarik dengan kadar maksimum penyingkiran logam diteliti melalui kaedah tindak balas permukaan. Rekaan eksperimen yang dibangunkan ini adalah berdasarkan rekaan komposit pusingan tengah. Analisis varian telah dijalankan bagi mengkaji kecukupan dan penyesuaian lengkap bagi model matematik yang dibangunkan. Model regresi berganda digunakan bagi menunjukkan hubungan antara input dan pembolehubah output yang dikehendaki. Analisis menunjukkan pemberian suapan merupakan faktor mempengaruhi keberkesanan kekasaran permukaan bahan kerja. Kelajuan pemotongan dan kedalaman potongan adalah dua faktor penting lain yang mempengaruhi kadar langsung ke atas tenaga yang digunakan oleh mesin pelarik dibandingkan kadar pemberian suapan.


2010 ◽  
Vol 455 ◽  
pp. 190-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Wang ◽  
Feng Qiu ◽  
C.Q. Wang ◽  
G.Z. Zhang ◽  
Xiao Cun Xu

Comparing with conventional WEDM in emulsion, dry finishing of high-speed WEDM (HS-WEDM) has advantages such as higher material removal rate, better surface roughness and straightness. Authors have presented a new procedure as gas-liquid combined multiple cut, in which roughing is processed in dielectric liquid, and semi-finishing is in liquid or gas, while finishing is in gas. For better understanding the effect of machining parameters on surface roughness and cutting speed in dry finishing, a L25(56) Design was implemented. The analysis of variance shows that the effect of pulse duration on surface roughness is of high significance, and peak current is of significance respectively, and the effect of no load worktable feed on cutting speed is high significant.


Author(s):  
C Balasubramaniyan ◽  
K Rajkumar ◽  
S Santosh

NiTiCuZr shape memory alloys (SMA) outperform ternary and binary SMA alloys in terms of functional fatigue and higher temperature performance due to their high cyclic stability and transformation temperatures. Owing to the impairment of the shape memory effect during processing, it is difficult to select a manufacturing process for obtaining design functionality with the required dimensions and surface roughness. In this work, a high-temperature NiTiCuZr SMA was machined using an ultrasonic vibration assisted wire electric discharge machine (USV-WEDM). The machining was conducted using various parameters with a constant ultrasonic vibration of 20 kHz provided on a wire-electrode to evaluate surface roughness (Ra) and material removal rate (MRR). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX) were utilized to examine the surface integrity and chemical composition of the machined surfaces. MRR increased by 62% with a steady increase in pulse-on time ( Ton) and applied current ( I), whereas increasing levels of parameters such as pulse-off time ( Toff) and servo voltage (SV) reduced surface roughness ( Ra) by 69%. The results reveal that tool vibration at ultrasonic frequency reduces the surface roughness and improves the material removal rate of the machined NiTiCuZr SMA as compared to that of non-ultrasonic assisted machining conditions. SEM-EDX investigation reveals that the formation of re-solidification and oxide layers during NiTiCuZr machining at high machining parameters results in increased hardness and surface roughness. USV-WEDM is a suitable process for machining SMA alloy without adversely impacting SMA properties.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Ridlo Pamuji ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Wahid ◽  
Abdul Rohman ◽  
Achmad As’ad Sonief ◽  
Moch Agus Choiron

A research was conducted for the optimization of the turning process st 60 tool steel with multiple performance characteristics based on the orthogonal array with Taguchi-WPCA method. Minimum Quantity Cooling Lubrication (MQCL) metode was applied as a coolant. The experimental studies were conducted under varying the cutting speed, feeding, depth of cut and type of coolant. The optimized multiple performance characteristics were surface roughness, and material removal rate. An orthogonal array, signal-to-noise ratio, grey relational analysis, weighted pricipal component analysis and analysis of variance were employed to study the multiple performance characteristics. Experimental results show that cutting speed gives the highest contribution for minimize of surface roughness and maximize of material removal rate, followed by feeding speed, type of coolant and depth of cut. The minimum of surface roughness and maximize of material removal rat could be obtained by using the values of cutting speed, feeding speed,  depth of cut and type of coolant of 172.95 m/minute, 0.053 mm/rev, 0.25 mm, and vegetable oil as a coolant respectively.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 212-221
Author(s):  
Sonja Jozić ◽  
◽  
Dražen Bajić ◽  
Ivana Dumanić ◽  
Željko Bagavac ◽  
...  

The required quality of the product arises from the customer preferences and functional requirements of the product and is determined mostly by the machining operation. Properly selected machining parameters in machining processes are of great importance for improving process efficiency and product quality. The aim of this paper is to find cutting parameters with which above mentioned process and product characteristics will be achieved. Experiments were performed according to Box-Behnken design of experiments. Influential input variables were cutting speed, feed per revolution and depth of cut and output variables were surface roughness, power consumption and material removal rate. Multi-objective optimization function was developed to find the machining parameters with which the lowest power consumption, the best surface quality and the greatest material removal rate will be achieved.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document