scholarly journals A Soft Computing-Based Analysis of Cutting Rate and Recast Layer Thickness for AZ31 Alloy on WEDM Using RSM-MOPSO

Materials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 635
Author(s):  
Kapil K. Goyal ◽  
Neeraj Sharma ◽  
Rahul Dev Gupta ◽  
Gurpreet Singh ◽  
Deepika Rani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Az31 Alloy ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Cutting Rate ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time

In the present research, the AZ31 alloy is machined by wire-cut electric discharge machining (WEDM). The experiments were designed according to the Box-Behnken design (BBD) of response surface methodology (RSM). The input process variables, namely servo feed (SF), pulse on-time (Ton), servo voltage (SV), and pulse off-time (Toff), were planned by BBD, and experiments were performed to investigate the cutting rate (CR) and recast layer thickness (RCL). The analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to determine the influence of machining variables on response characteristics. The empirical models developed for CR and RCL were solved using Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO). Pareto optimal front is used for the collective optimization of CR and RCL. The optimal solution suggested by the hybrid approach of RSM-MOPSO is further verified using a confirmation test on the random setting indicated by the hybrid algorithm. It is found that the minimum RCL (6.34 µm) is obtained at SF: 1700; SV: 51 V; Toff: 10.5 µs; and Ton: 0.5 µs. However, maximum CR (3.18 m/min) is predicted at SF: 1900; SV: 40 V; Toff: 7 µs; and Ton: 0.9 µs. The error percentage of ±5.3% between the experimental results and predicted solutions confirms the suitability of the proposed hybrid approach for WEDM of AZ31.

scholarly journals Influence of Energy Parameters on Plasma Radius, Energy Fraction and Plasma Flushing Efficiency for a Single Discharge in EDM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibeka Nanda Padhi ◽  
Sounak Kumar Choudhury ◽  
Ramkumar Janakarajan
Keyword(s):  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Discharge Current ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Energy Fraction ◽  
Energy Parameters ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Plasma Radius ◽  
Plasma Flushing Efficiency ◽  
Pulse On Time

Abstract An electrical discharge forms a crater on the workpiece surface. The crater morphology estimates the performance parameters of the electrical discharge machining process. The energy parameters (gap voltage, discharge current and the pulse on time), the plasma channel radius and the energy fraction coming to the workpiece determine the molten cavity radius and depth. The plasma flushes away a portion of material from the molten cavity forming a crater and resolidification of the remaining molten material forms a recast layer. The plasma flushing efficiency determines the crater’s radius and depth. Few researchers have successfully expressed the plasma radius, energy fraction and plasma flushing efficiency in relation to two of the energy parameters, namely, discharge current and pulse on time but not as a gap voltage function. This work attempted to develop a thermo-physical model to express plasma radius, energy fraction and plasma flushing efficiency as a function of all three energy parameters, such as gap voltage, discharge current and pulse on time. Plasma flushing efficiency was calculated and plasma radius and energy fraction were estimated by inverse finite element method from the measured values of crater radius, crater depth and recast layer thickness. The expressions for plasma radius, energy fraction and plasma flushing efficiency were found out from the regression equations obtained from the designed data set using the Taguchi method. Validation shows that the modeled and experimental values of crater radius, crater depth, and recast layer thickness agree well.

Investigation on material removal rate, surface and subsurface characteristics in wire electro discharge machining of Ti50Ni50-xCux shape memory alloy

2015 ◽  
Vol 232 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Manjaiah ◽  
S Narendranath ◽  
S Basavarajappa ◽  
VN Gaitonde
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Pulse On Time

TiNiCu shape memory alloys have superior properties as compared with NITINOL due to their greater ductility, reduced hysteresis temperature range, and quick actuation response. The present article investigates the surface and subsurface modifications occurring due to wire electro discharge machining of Ti50Ni50-xCux shape memory alloy. The machining experiments were performed considering the pulse on time, pulse off time, and servo voltage as the process parameters. The influence of these parameters was studied on the material removal rate, surface roughness, recast layer thickness, microhardness, and phase changes in the machined surface. Longer pulse on time causes greater discharge energy, hence leading to higher material removal rate, surface roughness, and recast layer thickness. The machined surface hardness increased up to 900 Hv, which is about 59% increase with respect to the base material for longer pulse on time due to the recast layer thickness and the formation of oxides. A phase change on the machined surface was observed to cause the shape recoverability of the alloy. The microstructure, composition through EDAX, and the phase changes of the machined surface are also discussed in the article.

Optimization and surface modification in electrical discharge machining of AA 6061/SiCp composite using Cu–W electrode

2015 ◽  
Vol 231 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balbir Singh ◽  
Jatinder Kumar ◽  
Sudhir Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Electrode Wear ◽  
Material Transfer ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time

This paper presents the experimental investigation on the electro-discharge machining of aluminum alloy 6061 reinforced with SiC particles using sintered Cu–W electrode. Experiments have been designed as per central composite rotatable design, using response surface methodology. Machining characteristics such as material removal rate (MRR), electrode wear ratio (EWR), and surface roughness (SR) have been investigated under the influence of four electrical process parameters; namely peak current, pulse on time, pulse off time, and gap voltage. The process parameters have been optimized to obtain optimal combination of MRR, EWR, and SR. Further, the influence of sintered Cu–W electrode on surface characteristics has been analyzed with scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Vicker microhardness tests. The results revealed that all the process parameters significantly affect MRR, EWR, and SR. The machined surface properties are modified as a result of material transfer from the electrode. The recast layer thickness is increased at higher setting of electrical parameters. The hardness across the machined surface is also increased by the use of sintered Cu–W electrode.

scholarly journals Empirical Investigations during WEDM of Ni-27Cu-3.15Al-2Fe-1.5Mn Based Superalloy for High Temperature Corrosion Resistance Applications

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 3470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Aggarwal ◽  
Catalin Iulian Pruncu ◽  
Jujhar Singh ◽  
Shubham Sharma ◽  
Danil Yurievich Pimenov
Keyword(s):  
Feed Rate ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Spark Gap ◽  
Nickel Copper ◽  
Cutting Rate ◽  
Response Optimization ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time ◽  
Off Time ◽  
Wire Feed

Monel K-500, a nickel–copper based alloy, is a very hard and tough material. Machining of such hard and tough materials always becomes a challenge for industry and this has been resolved by wire electric discharge machining (WEDM), a popular non-conventional machining method used for machining tough and hard materials having complex shapes. For the first time reported in this present research work is an experimental investigation executed on Ni-27Cu-3.15Al-2Fe-1.5Mn based superalloy using WEDM to model cutting rate (CR) and surface roughness (SR) using response surface methodology (RSM). The process parameters have been selected as pulse-on time, pulse-off time, spark-gap voltage and wire-feed rate. Experiments have been planned according to the central composite design (CCD). The results show that pulse-on time has a direct effect on CR while the pulse-off time has a reverse effect. The CR increases as pulse-on time increases, and decreases as pulse-off time increases. SR increases as pulse-on time increases, and decreases as pulse-off time increases. Furthermore, increase in spark-gap voltage decreases CR and SR both. The wire feed-rate has a negligible effect for both the response parameters. The optimized values of CR and SR achieved through multi-response optimization are 2.48 mm/min and 2.12 µm, respectively.

Effect of WEDM process parameters on machinability of Nimonic75 alloy using brass wire

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-397
Author(s):  
Harvinder Singh ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Jatinder Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Nickel Based Alloy ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time

Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of process parameters of wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) of Nimonic75. Nimonic75 is a Nickel-based alloy mostly used in the aerospace industry for its strength at high temperature. Design/methodology/approach One factor at a time (OFAT) approach has been used to perform the experiments. Pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current and servo voltage were chosen as input process parameters. Cutting speed, material removal rate and surface roughness (Ra) were selected as output performance characteristics. Findings Through experimental work, the effect of process parameters on the response characteristics has been found. Results identified the most important parameters to maximize the cutting speed and material removal rate and minimize Ra. Originality/value Very limited research work has been done on WEDM of Nickel-based alloy Nimonic75. Therefore, the aim of this paper to conduct preliminary experimentation for identifying the parameters, which influence the response characteristics such as material removal rate, cutting speed, Ra, etc. during WEDM of Nickel-based alloy (Nimonic75) using OFAT approach and found the machinability of Nimonic75 for further exhaustive experimentation work.

Effect of recast layer thickness on the mechanical characteristics of INCONEL 718 machined by spark EDM process

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 8249-8255
Author(s):  
M. Anthony Xavior ◽  
P. Ashwath ◽  
Harun Ali ◽  
Atef Moideen ◽  
Pansura Banu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Edm Process

Optimization of Machining Condition in WEDM for Titanium Grade 6 Using MOORA Coupled with PCA — A Multivariate Hybrid Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himadri Majumder ◽  
Kalipada Maity
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Kerf Width ◽  
Average Surface Roughness ◽  
Average Surface ◽  
Titanium Grade ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time

This paper represents a multivariate hybrid approach, combining Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to optimize different correlated responses during Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) process of titanium grade 6. The response parameters selected are the average cutting speed, average Kerf width and average surface roughness (Ra). All of them have been studied in terms of pulse-ON time, pulse-OFF time, wire feed and wire tension. As indicated by Taguchi’s signal-to-noise ratio, the optimum process parameters were achieved for the desired average cutting speed, average Kerf width and average surface roughness, respectively. At last, the optimum combination of process parameters was validated by affirmation test which gave considerably improved various quality characteristics. Confirmation test outcome revealed that multivariate hybrid approach MOORA coupled with PCA was a competent strategy to decide available cutting parameters for a desired response quality for WEDM of titanium grade 6.

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