A Novel MCDM Approach for Simultaneous Optimization of some Correlated Machining Parameters in Turning of CP-Titanium Grade 2

Author(s):  
Akhtar Khan ◽  
Kalipada Maity

The present work explores the application of a novel Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) based approach known as VIKOR analysis combined with Taguchi technique for simultaneous optimization of some correlated cutting variables in turning of commercially pure titanium grade 2 using uncoated carbide inserts. The experiments have been carried out according to Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array. Three input variables viz. cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut have been taken at three different levels. The impact of these cutting variables on cutting force, surface quality and material removal rate has been investigated. The optimal combination of machining parameters has been evaluated to minimize the cutting force and to maximize the surface finish and production rate using MCDM based VIKOR analysis method. ANOVA (analysis of variance) test has been performed to determine the most influencing cutting variable on overall quality measure i.e. VIKOR index (Qi). The optimal setting of machining variables has been shown using main effects plot for S/N ratio for Qi. The results of ANOVA exhibit that the cutting speed is the governing machining parameter followed by feed rate on overall quality index (Qi). The minimum (desirable) value of Qi is achieved at the parametric combination of v3-f1-d3 i.e. cutting speed (110 m/min), feed rate (0.08 mm/rev) and depth of cut (0.4 mm) respectively. The feasibility of the proposed methodology has been verified by conducting a confirmation test.

2009 ◽  
Vol 407-408 ◽  
pp. 608-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Yi Liu ◽  
Cheng Long Chu ◽  
Wen Hui Zhou ◽  
Jun Jie Yi

Taguchi design methodology is applied to experiments of flank mill machining parameters of titanium alloy TC11 (Ti6.5A13.5Mo2Zr0.35Si) in conventional and high speed regimes. This study includes three factors, cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, about two types of tools. Experimental runs are conducted using an orthogonal array of L9(33), with measurement of cutting force, cutting temperature and surface roughness. The analysis of result shows that the factors combination for good surface roughness, low cutting temperature and low resultant cutting force are high cutting speed, low feed rate and low depth of cut.


2016 ◽  
Vol 701 ◽  
pp. 200-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Sazali Said ◽  
Jaharah A. Ghani ◽  
Mohd Asri Selamat ◽  
Nurul Na'imy Wan ◽  
Hassan C.H. Che

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to determine the optimum machining parameter for Aluminium silicon alloy (AlSi) matrix composite, which has been reinforced with aluminium nitride (AlN), with three types of carbide inserts present. Experiments were conducted at various cutting speeds, feed rates and depths of cut, according to the Taguchi orthogonal array L27. The signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and analysis of variance are applied to study the characteristic performance of cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cut and types of tool in measuring the tool life during the milling operation. The analysis of wear was done using a Sometech SV-35 video microscope according to ISO 3686. Through Taguchi analysis, it is concluded that a combination of high feed rate, high depth of cut, low cutting speed and insert TiB2 give a longer tool life. Therefore, the cutting speed of 230 m/min, feed rate of 0.8 mm/tooth, depth of cut of 0.5 mm and type of insert of TiB2 were the optimum machining parameters. These optimum parameters will help the automotive industry to have a competitive machining operation from both economical and manufacturing perspectives.


2006 ◽  
Vol 526 ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Jose Núñez López ◽  
Jorge Simao ◽  
E.M. Rubio Alvir ◽  
J.L. Rincón

During turning operations, the workpiece clamping system and the selection of the cutting conditions are of prime importance. They both have a significant influence on workpiece roundness error ER, due to the dynamic behaviour of the chuck-axis-workpiece system. This dynamic behaviour is conditioned by selected machining parameters (cutting speed v, depth-of-cut d, feed rate f) and the design of the workpiece (length L and diameter φ). The main aim of the work was to evaluate the influence of the aforementioned parameters (v, d, f, L/φ) on workpiece roundness error ER during turning AISI-1045 steel material, for a range of machining conditions (v=150, 200, 250 m/min, f=0.15, 0.20, 0.25 mm/rev, d=1, 2, 3 mm). Furthermore, the cutting force signals were monitored throughout the tests in order to control the process and the correlation of the three force components (depth Fd, tangential Ft, feed Ff) with workpiece roundness error ER was analysed. Of all the various operating process parameters that were evaluated, the machined workpiece length L and the depth-of-cut d were shown to have the most significant influence on ER variation. The highest ER values were obtained when the highest depth-of-cut d, feed rate f, cutting speed v and length L values were employed and combined. Little effect on the output measure ER was observed when cutting speed v and feed rate f parameters were individually increased. Moreover, an increase in the cutting force (Fd, Ft y Ff) values showed to produce a significant increase in workpiece roundness error ER.


Mechanika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 487-500
Author(s):  
Septi Boucherit ◽  
Sofiane Berkani ◽  
Mohamed Athmane Yallese ◽  
Abdelkrim Haddad ◽  
Salim Belhadi

The present paper investigates the cutting parameters pertaining to the turning of X2CrNi18-09 austenitic stainless steel that are studied and optimized using both RSM and desirability approaches. The cutting tool inserts used are the CVD coated carbide. The cutting speed, the feed rate and the depth of cut represent the main machining parameters considered. Their influence on the surface roughness and the cutting force are further investigated using the ANOVA method. The results obtained lead to conclude that the feed rate is the surface roughness highest influencing parameter with a contribution of 89.69%.The depth of cut and the feed rate are further identified as the most important parameters affecting the cutting force with contributions of 46.46% and 39.04% respectively. The quadratic mathematical models presenting the progression of the surface roughness and the cutting force and based on the machining parameters considered (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) were obtained through the application of the RSM method. They are presented and compared to the experimental results. Good agreement is found between the two sections of the investigation. Furthermore, the flank wear of the CVD-coated carbide tool (GC2015) is found to increase with both cutting speed and cutting time. A higher tool life represented by t=44min is observed at cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut of 280m/min,0.08mm/rev and 0.2mm respectively. Moreover and at low cutting speeds, the formation of micro weld is noticed and leads to an alteration of the surface roughness of the work piece. Finally, optimizing the machining parameters with the objective of achieving an improved surface roughness was accomplished through the application of the Desirability Function approach. This enabled to finding out the optimal parameters for maximal material removal rate and best surface quality for a cutting speed of 350m/min, a feed rate of 0.088 mm/rev and a depth of cut of 0.9mm.  


2015 ◽  
Vol 761 ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
Raja Izamshah ◽  
A. Yu Lung ◽  
Effendi Mohamad ◽  
Mohd Asyadi Azam ◽  
Mohd Amri ◽  
...  

Polyetheretherketones (PEEK) have been widely used as biomaterials for trauma, orthopedics and spinal implants. However, machining of this material poses several challenges such as rough machined surface which can affect the implant functional application. This research attempts to optimize the machining parameter (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) for effectively machining Polyetheretherketones (PEEK) implant material using carbide cutting tools. Apart from optimizing machining parameters, effects of annealing condition on PEEK towards surface qualities are discuss. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) technique was used to evaluate the effects of the parameters and their interaction towards the ability of the optimum conditions. Based on the analysis results, the optimal machining parameter to obtain the smallest surface roughness values were by using spindle speed of 5754 rpm, feed rate of 0.026 mm/tooth and 5.11 mm depth of cut for un-annealed PEEK. As for the annealed PEEK to get the smallest surface roughness values were by using spindle speed of 5865 rpm, feed rate of 0.025 mm/tooth and 2 mm depth of cut.


2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112199128
Author(s):  
Abburi Lakshman Kumar ◽  
M Prakash

In recent years, glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite materials have become a viable alternative material for different engineering applications due to their superior/excellent properties. The strength of the composite is positively related to the orientation of the fiber material. However, the machinability is still a problem when components are manufactured using the GFRP composites due to their anisotropic properties. The aim of this analytical research paper is to investigate the influence of fiber orientation on the strength and machinability in slot milling of GFRP fabricated using the vacuum infusion method. The fiber orientations of 0°/90° and ±45° are used for the fabrication of GFRP composite laminates. The experiments were conducted using an orthogonal array. Analysis of variance was employed to determine the influence of milling parameters such as cutting speed, transverse feed rate, and axial depth of cut (A.D.O.C.) for the surface finish (Ra), cutting force, and Machinability index (MI). The MI is calculated based on specific cutting pressure. The influence of fiber orientation on the cutting force and surface topography was analyzed. It was concluded that the cutting forces were significantly influenced by the fiber orientation and not affected by the machining parameters. The results revealed that the transverse feed rate was the primary influencing parameter responsible for the increase in MI (40 to 56%). The A.D.O.C. was accountable for the increase in cutting force (55 to 94%). Similarly, the cutting speed influenced Ra, which increased from 17 to 37%.


2021 ◽  
pp. 089270572199320
Author(s):  
Prakhar Kumar Kharwar ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Verma

The new era of engineering society focuses on the utilization of the potential advantage of carbon nanomaterials. The machinability facets of nanocarbon materials are passing through an initial stage. This article emphasizes the machinability evaluation and optimization of Milling performances, namely Surface roughness (Ra), Cutting force (Fc), and Material removal rate (MRR) using a recently developed Grey wolf optimization algorithm (GWOA). The Taguchi theory-based L27 orthogonal array (OA) was employed for the Machining (Milling) of polymer nanocomposites reinforced by Multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The second-order polynomial equation was intended for the analysis of the model. These mathematical models were used as a fitness function in the GWOA to predict machining performances. The ANOVA outcomes efficiently explore the impact of machine parameters on Milling characteristics. The optimal combination for lower surface roughness value is 1.5 MWCNT wt.%, 1500 rpm of spindle speed, 50 mm/min of feed rate, and 3 mm depth of cut. For lower cutting force, 1.0 wt.%, 1500 rpm, 90 mm/min feed rate and 1 mm depth of cut and the maximize MRR was acquired at 0.5 wt.%, 500 rpm, 150 mm/min feed rate and 3 mm depth of cut. The deviation of the predicted value from the experimental value of Ra, Fc, and MRR are found as 2.5, 6.5 and 5.9%, respectively. The convergence plot of all Milling characteristics suggests the application potential of the GWO algorithm for quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.


2016 ◽  
Vol 836-837 ◽  
pp. 168-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Fei Ge ◽  
Hai Xiang Huan ◽  
Jiu Hua Xu

High-speed milling tests were performed on vol. (5%-8%) TiCp/TC4 composite in the speed range of 50-250 m/min using PCD tools to nvestigate the cutting temperature and the cutting forces. The results showed that radial depth of cut and cutting speed were the two significant influences that affected the cutting forces based on the Taguchi prediction. Increasing radial depth of cut and feed rate will increase the cutting force while increasing cutting speed will decrease the cutting force. Cutting force increased less than 5% when the reinforcement volume fraction in the composites increased from 0% to 8%. Radial depth of cut was the only significant influence factor on the cutting temperature. Cutting temperature increased with the increasing radial depth of cut, feed rate or cutting speed. The cutting temperature for the titanium composites was 40-90 °C higher than that for the TC4 matrix. However, the cutting temperature decreased by 4% when the reinforcement's volume fraction increased from 5% to 8%.


Author(s):  
LR Bhandarkar ◽  
PP Mohanty ◽  
SK Sarangi

The drive of this research is to examine the machinability of 100Cr6 bearing steel using advanced C-type cutting tools. Experimental studies investigated the effects of machining variables on the surface quality, chip reduction coefficient and cutting force. Seven advanced coated tools were checked for characterization by micro hardness (VHN), adhesion quality, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS). The experimental trials were planned by Taguchi’s L18 orthogonal array using a mixed-level design. Two numerical machining variables feed rate and cutting speed, and one categorical machining variable tool type was taken into consideration while a constant depth of cut was kept for all trails. A combined Taguchi-Satisfaction function distance measure approach was implemented for multi-response optimization. The most promising machining parameter setting for minimization of surface roughness, cutting force, and chip reduction coefficient was identified. The most important process parameter was found to be tool-type. Ceramics tools are found to be best trailed by WC coated tools under most of the conditions. Lower tool wear was observed in the CBN tool as compared to others.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 2009-2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhtar Khan ◽  
Kalipada Maity

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methodology to determine an optimal combination of process parameters that is capable of generating favorable dimensional accuracy and product quality during turning of commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) grade 2. Design/methodology/approach The present paper recommends an optimal combination of cutting parameters with an aim to minimize the cutting force (Fc), surface roughness (Ra), machining temperature (Tm) and to maximize the material removal rate (MRR) after turning of CP-Ti grade 2. This was achieved by the simultaneous optimization of the aforesaid output characteristics (i.e. Fc, Ra, Tm, and MRR) using the MCDM-based TOPSIS method. Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array was used for conducting the experiments. The output responses (cutting force: Fc, surface roughness: Ra, machining temperature: Tm and MRR) were integrated together and presented in terms of a single signal-to-noise ratio using the Taguchi method. Findings The results of the proposed methodology depict that the higher MRR with desirable surface quality and the lower cutting force and machining temperature were observed at a combination of cutting variables as follows: cutting speed of 105 m/min, feed rate of 0.12 mm/rev and depth of cut of 0.5 mm. The analysis of variance test was conducted to evaluate the significance level of process parameters. It is evident from the aforesaid test that the depth of cut was the most significant process parameter followed by cutting speed. Originality/value The selection of an optimal parametric combination during the machining operation is becoming more challenging as the decision maker has to consider a set of distinct quality characteristics simultaneously. This situation necessitates an efficient decision-making technique to be used during the machining operation. From the past literature, it is noticed that only a few works were reported on the multi-objective optimization of turning parameters using the TOPSIS method so far. Thus, the proposed methodology can help the decision maker and researchers to optimize the multi-objective turning problems effectively in combination with a desirable accuracy.


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