Optimization of Multiple Performance Characteristics in the Wire EDM Process of AISI D2 Tool Steel Using Taguchi and Fuzzy Logic

2013 ◽  
Vol 789 ◽  
pp. 320-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat ◽  
Bambang Pramujati ◽  
Nuraini Lusi

In this study, the optimization of material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (SR) simultaneously in a WEDM process by using Taguchi method with fuzzy logic has been applied. The Wire EDM process parameters (flushing pressure, on time, open voltage, off time and servo voltage) were optimized with considerations of multiple performance characteristics, i.e., MRR and SR. Based on the Taguchi method, an L18mixed-orthogonal array table was chosen for the experiments. Fuzzy reasoning of the multiple performance characteristics has been developed based on fuzzy logic, which then converted into a fuzzy reasoning grade or FRG. As a result, the optimization of complicated multiple performance characteristics was transformed into the optimization of single response performance index. Experimental results have shown that machining performance characteristics of Wire EDM process can be improved effectively through the combination of Taguchi method and fuzzy logic.

2014 ◽  
Vol 493 ◽  
pp. 529-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pathya Rupajati ◽  
Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat ◽  
Bambang Pramujati ◽  
H.C. Kis Agustin

In this study, the optimization of recast layer thickness and surface roughness (SR) simultaneously in a Wire-EDM process by using Taguchi method with fuzzy logic has been applied. The Wire-EDM process parameters (arc on time, on time, open voltage, off time and servo voltage) were optimized with considerations of multiple performance characteristics, i.e., recast layer thickness and SR. Based on the Taguchi method, an L18 mixed-orthogonal array table was chosen for the experiments. Fuzzy reasoning of the multiple performance characteristics has been developed based on fuzzy logic, which then converted into a fuzzy reasoning grade or FRG. As a result, the optimization of complicated multiple performance characteristics was transformed into the optimization of single response performance index. Experimental results have shown that machining performance characteristics of Wire-EDM process can be improved effectively through the combination of Taguchi method and fuzzy logic.


2014 ◽  
Vol 493 ◽  
pp. 523-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuraini Lusi ◽  
Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat ◽  
Bambang Pramujati ◽  
H.C. Kis Agustin

This paper propose the optimization of the wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process of SKD61 tool steel (AISI H13). The use of the Taguchi method combined with grey relational analysis and fuzzy logic has been applied for optimization of multiple quality characteristics. The WEDM machining parameters (arc on time, on time, open voltage, off time and servo voltage) were optimized with considerations of multiple performance characteristics, i.e., MRR, SR and kerf. Arc on time was set at two different levels while the other four were set at three different levels. Based on Taguchi method, an L18mixed-orthogonal array was chosen for the experiments. Experimental results have shown that machining performance characteristics of WEDM process can be improved effectively through the combination of Taguchi method and grey-fuzzy logic.


2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.P. Jenarthanan ◽  
R. Jeyapaul

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse and optimise the machinability behaviour of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites with multiple performance characteristics using the Taguchi method with fuzzy logic. Design/methodology/approach – A multi-response performance index (MRPI) was used for optimisation. The machining parameters, viz., tool geometry (helix angle of the endmill cutter), spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut, were optimised with consideration of multiple performance characteristics, viz., machining force and material removal rate. Findings – The results from confirmation runs indicated that the determined optimal combination of machining parameters improved the performance of the machining process. Originality/value – The machinability behaviour of CFRP composites during milling of CFRP composites using Taguchi method with fuzzy logic has not been previously analysed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 130-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiyoshi Kawata ◽  
Akira Okada ◽  
Yasuhiro Okamoto ◽  
Haruya Kurihara

In wire EDM process, it is important to smoothly exclude debris and bubbles generated in the working gap for keeping stable performance. Much debris stagnation in the gap would cause frequent occurrence of discharge concentration and secondary discharge, which results in unstable machining performance, such as frequent wire breakage, low removal rate, and low shape accuracy. Therefore, a jet flushing of working fluid using upper and lower jet nozzles has been conventionally applied for excluding the debris and bubbles from the machined kerf. Nevertheless, it is well known that the wire often breaks when the machined kerf length is a few mm from the start hole in 1st-cut wire EDM. The influence of machined kerf length on the flow field, the debris exclusion, and the wire behavier caused with hydrodyanamic force by the jet flushing should be made clear.In this study, variations of flow field in the kerf, the debris accumulation state and the wire deflection caused jet flushing with machined length were analytically investigated by CFD (computational fluid dynamics) and structural analysis when 1st-cut wire EDM was done from a small start hole. Moreover, the effects of machined kerf length on the wire deflection and wire breakage were discussed. Wire breakage frequency experiments showed that wire tended to frequently break at a certain machined kerf length, where the wire deflection rapidly increased and the debris particle residence time in the gap became long.


2016 ◽  
Vol 836 ◽  
pp. 185-190
Author(s):  
Mega Diantoro ◽  
Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat

In this study, the optimization of cutting width (Kerf), material removal rate (MRR), surface roughness (SR) and recast layer (RL) in WEDM was investigated by using Taguchi-Grey-Fuzzy logic method. The experiments have been conducted under varying arc on time, on time, off time, open voltage and servo voltage. An orthogonal array, signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, grey relational analysis, grey-fuzzy reasoning grade and analysis of variance were employed to study the performance characteristics in the WEDM process of Buderus 2379 ISO-B tool steel. Experimental results show that on time gives the highest contribution for reducing the total variation of the multiple responses, followed by off time, open voltage, servo voltage and arc on time. The optimum performance characteristics could be obtained by using the values of AN, ON, OFF, OV and SV of 1 A, 1 µs, 15 µs, 95 V and 55 V respectively.


2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 211-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bobby Oedy Pramoedyo Soepangkat ◽  
A. Soesanti ◽  
Bambang Pramujati

In this paper, the optimization of surface roughness, cutting force, feed force and tool life in a turning operation was investigated by using Taguchi method and fuzzy logic. The experiment were conducted under varying cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cut and noses radius. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, grey relational analysis, grey-fuzzy reasoning grade and analysis of variance were employed to the study the performance characteristics in the turning AISI D2. Experimental results have shown that machining performance characteristics in turning process can be improved effectively through the combination of Taguchi method and fuzzy logic.


2012 ◽  
Vol 516 ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takuya Fujimoto ◽  
Akira Okada ◽  
Yasuhiro Okamoto ◽  
Yoshiyuki Uno

In a wire EDM using a thin wire electrode, better exclusion of debris from the machined kerf is important in order to maintain stable machining performance, since the area of spark generation is along a line and very small. When large amounts of debris stagnate in the gap, secondary discharges possibly occur and these discharges easily concentrate on the same location, which leads to unstable machining performance, wire breakage, low machining rate and a low shape accuracy. Conventionally, the exclusion of debris is carried out by jet flushing with an upper and lower nozzle. However, the flow field of machining fluid in the kerf due to the jet flushing and the effect of jet flushing conditions from the nozzles on debris exclusion have not yet been sufficiently examined. This study aims to clarify the flow field in the machined kerf by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and to propose new jet flushing methods for smooth debris exclusion in the wire EDM. The effects of workpiece thickness and machined kerf length on the flow field of working fluid in the kerf under conventional jet flushing conditions are discussed. Then, jet flushing with a tilting nozzle is proposed in order to decrease the debris stagnation area near the wire electrode. As a result, by using the tilting nozzle, removal rate can be improved because of the smooth debris exclusion.


Procedia CIRP ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 673-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Klocke ◽  
L. Hensgen ◽  
A. Klink ◽  
L. Ehle ◽  
A. Schwedt
Keyword(s):  
Wire Edm ◽  
The Wire ◽  

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.8) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
A VS Ram Prasad ◽  
Koona Ramji ◽  
B Raghu Kumar

Machining of Titanium alloys is difficult due to their chemical and physical properties namely excellent strength, chemical reactivity and low thermal conductivity. Traditional machining of such materials leads to formation of continuous chips and tool bits are subjected to chatter which leads to formation of poor surface on machined surface. In this study, Wire-EDM one of the most popular unconventional machining process which was used to machine such difficult-to-cut materials. Effect of Wire-EDM process parameters namely peak current, pulse-on- time, pulse-off-time, servo voltage on MRRand SR was investigated by Taguchi method. 0.25 mm brass wire was used in this process as electrode material. A surface roughness tester (Surftest 301) was used to measure surface roughness value of the machined work surface. A multi-response optimization technique was then utilized to optimize Wire-EDM process parameters for achieving maximum MRR and minimum SR simultaneously.


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