scholarly journals Review on optimization of CNC Turning Process Parameters for Surface Roughness and Material Removal Rate Using Taguchi, GRA, and RSM Approaches

Author(s):  
Neeraj A ◽  
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Sukhdeep S. Dhami ◽  

Nowadays, the realization of a fine surface finish is the main objective of the metal cutting industry during the turning processes.This work consists of an analysis of the work carried out by the researchers in the field of filming process parameters, to Examine the impact of speed, cutting speed (feed), and depth of cut in a computer numeric control machine. This study will provide insight into current trends research in the area of Taguchi, Grey Relational Analysis, Response Surface Method, ANOVA & CNC Turning.

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-558
Author(s):  
M. Ficko ◽  
D. Begic-Hajdarevic ◽  
V. Hadziabdic ◽  
S. Klancnik

The research deals with the optimisation of CNC turning process parameters to determine the optimal parametric combination that provides the minimal surface roughness (Ra) and maximal material removal rate. The experiment was conducted by the CNC turning process of S355J2 carbon steel. Data from the Taguchi design of experiments were the subject of analysis with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). In the present study, three process parameters, such as cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, were chosen for the experimentation. It was found that 250 m/min cutting speed, 0.10 mm/rev feed rate and 1.8 mm depth of cut presented the optimal parametric combination by both used multi-objective optimisation methods. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a 95 % confidence level was used to determine the most significant parameters. Finally, the accuracy of GRA and TOPSIS results were validated by confirmation experiments.


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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 592-601
Author(s):  
S.R. Sundara Bharathi ◽  
D. Ravindran ◽  
A. Arul Marcel Moshi

Extensive research has been carried out to optimize the process parameters of several machining processes. Optimizing the influencing parameters of the turning operation is a precise action that determines the desired level of quality. This study focuses on the multi-criteria optimization of the CNC turning process parameters of stainless steel 303 (SS 303) material to achieve minimum surface roughness (Ra) with maximum material removal rate (MRR) by means of Taguchi-based grey relational analysis. A CNC machine was tested following Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array design. Grey relational analysis was used as the multi-criteria optimization tool. The significance of each individual process parameter on the overall characteristics of the turned specimen was estimated using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Regression equations were generated using the input factors with the selected output parameters. In addition, a morphological study of the chips produced by the turning process was carried out using SEM images in order to relate the chip geometry with the output responses.


Author(s):  
Nirmal S. Kalsi ◽  
Rakesh Sehgal ◽  
Vishal S. Sharma

Multi-objective optimization is becoming important day by day due to increase in complexity of the processes and expectations of more reliable solutions. In view of the complexity of the process, controlling the machining parameters without compromising on the response parameters is a tedious process. In the recent approach, researchers have used many combinations of available techniques to solve multi performance characteristic problems depending upon the situation and accuracy desired in the results, to make the results more reliable. In this paper, the authors have pronounced and used a combination of grey relational and Taguchi based analysis to optimize a multi-objective metal cutting process to yield maximum performance of cutting tools in turning. Main cutting force, power consumption, tool wear and material removal rate were evaluated used L18 orthogonal array considering cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, using cryogenically treated and untreated tungsten carbide cutting tool inserts.


In this paper, a grey relational analysis method based on Taguchi is proposed to improve the multi-performance characteristics of VMC shoulder milling process parameters in the processing of AA6063 T6. Taking into account four process parameters such as coolant, depth of cut,speed and feed, there are three level of each process parameter in addition to two levels of coolant. 18 experiments were used by L18 orthogonal array using the taguchi method. Multi-performance features like surface roughness and material removal rate are used. Grey Relational Analysis method is used to obtain the Grey Relational Grade, and the multiperformance characteristics of the process are pointed out. Then, the Taguchi response table method and ANOVA are used to analysis data. In order to ensure the validity of the test results, a confirmation test was conducted. The study also shows that this method can effectively improve the multi-function characteristics of shoulder milling process.In his work microstructure and mechanical properties of AA6063 T6before and after shoulder milling have been investigated.


Author(s):  
Nirmal S Kalsi ◽  
Rakesh Sehgal ◽  
Vishal S. Sharma

Due to the increase in complexity and expectations of more reliable solutions for a problem, the importance of multi-objective problem solutions is increasing day by day. It can play a significant role in making a decision. In the present approach, many combinations of the optimization techniques are proposed by the researchers. These hybrid evolutionary methods integrate positive characteristics of different methods and show the advantage to reach global optimization. In this chapter, Taguchi method and the GRA (Grey Relation Analysis) technique are pronounced and used to optimize a multi-objective metal cutting process to yield maximum performance of tungsten carbide-cobalt cutting tool inserts in turning. L18 orthogonal array is selected to analyze the effect of cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut using cryogenically treated and untreated inserts. The performance is evaluated in terms of main cutting force, power consumption, tool wear, and material removal rate using main effect plots of S/N (Signal to Noise) ratios. This chapter indicates that the grey-based Taguchi technique is not only a novel, efficient, and reliable method of optimization, but also contributes to satisfactory solution for multi-machining objectives in the turning process. It is concluded that cryogenically treated cutting tool inserts perform better. However, the feed rate affects the process performance most significantly.


Author(s):  
P. Lakshmikanthan ◽  
B. Prabu

This study investigates the optimization of CNC turning operation parameters for Al6061 nickel coated graphite (NCG) metal matrix composite using the Taguchi based grey relational analysis method. The turning operations are carried out with carbide cutting tool inserts. According to the Taguchi quality concept, 3-level orthogonal array was chosen for the experiments. The experiments are conducted at three different cutting speeds (125, 175, 225m/min) with feed rates (0.1, 0.15, 0.2mm/rev) and depth of cut (0.5, 1, 1.5mm) and different % of reinforcement (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%), signal to noise ratio and the analysis of variance are used to optimize cutting parameters. The effects of cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut on surface roughness and MRR are analyzed. Mathematical models are developed by using the response surface method to formulate the cutting parameters experimental results shown that machining performance can be improved effectively by using this approach, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) is applied to identify the most significant factor for the turning operations according to the weighted sum grade of the GRG. The predict responses shows the models have more than 95% of confident level of R2 value, from the obtained confirmation experiment result, it is observed, there is a good agreement between the estimated value and the experimental value of the grey relational grade. This experimental study reveals that the grey-Taguchi and RSM can be applied successfully for multi response characteristic performances.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 1850139 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. PALANISAMY ◽  
T. SELVARAJ

In this work, an attempt has been made to optimize the process parameters on turning operation of INCOLOY 800H, with the aid of cryogenically treated (24[Formula: see text]h, 12[Formula: see text]h and untreated) multi-layer chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coated tools. The influencing factors like cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and cryogenic treatment were selected as input parameters. Surface roughness, microhardness and material removal rate (MRR) were considered as output responses. The experimentation was planned and conducted based on Taguchi L27 standard orthogonal array (OA) with three levels and four factors. Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods like grey relational analysis (GRA) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) have been used to optimize the turning parameters in this work. Similar results were obtained from these MCDM techniques. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to identify the significance of the process parameters on the responses. Experimental research proved that machining performance could be improved efficiently at cutting speed is 55[Formula: see text]m/min, feed rate is 0.06[Formula: see text]mm/rev, depth of cut is 1[Formula: see text]mm and 24[Formula: see text]h cryogenically treated tool. Tool wear was analyzed for the cutting tool machined at the optimum cutting condition with the help of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS). Dry sliding wear test was also conducted for the optimal condition. The percentage improvement in machining performances is 12.70%.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raneen Ali ◽  
Mozammel Mia ◽  
Aqib Khan ◽  
Wenliang Chen ◽  
Munish Gupta ◽  
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It is hypothesized that the orientation of tool maneuvering in the milling process defines the quality of machining. In that respect, here, the influence of different path strategies of the tool in face milling is investigated, and subsequently, the best strategy is identified following systematic optimization. The surface roughness, material removal rate and cutting time are considered as key responses, whereas the cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut were considered as inputs (quantitative factors) beside the tool path strategy (qualitative factor) for the material Al 2024 with a torus end mill. The experimental plan, i.e., 27 runs were determined by using the Taguchi design approach. In addition, the analysis of variance is conducted to statistically identify the effects of parameters. The optimal values of process parameters have been evaluated based on Taguchi-grey relational analysis, and the reliability of this analysis has been verified with the confirmation test. It was found that the tool path strategy has a significant influence on the end outcomes of face milling. As such, the surface topography respective to different cutter path strategies and the optimal cutting strategy is discussed in detail.


Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 453 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dhanalakshmi ◽  
T. Rameshbabu

LM 25 is an aluminum alloy that has numerous applications such as in the manufacturing of automobile components and food industries, and especially in marine and seawater applications, due to its exceptional properties. An exertion has been taken for attaining the best-suited group of machining variables to attain improved and better performance in machining such as increased rate of material removal, lessened roughness values at the machined surface and the total cost incurred during machining. Taguchi’s design methodology has been implemented for devising the experimental combinations and also for single aspects optimization of deemed performance measures. Grey’s theory concept has been adopted for attaining Grey Relational Coefficient values and the values have been further utilized for evolving Grey Relational Grade. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) has been employed to determine the significance of input process variables on the desired performance measures and interaction analysis also has been performed to determine the interaction effect between the selected process variables. As a result of optimization, the optimal combination of cutting parameters in turning LM25 aluminum alloy is cutting speed (A) = 150.79 m/min, feed (B) = 0.15 mm/min, depth of cut (C) = 0.9 mm and cutting fluid flow rate (D) = 75 mL/h. Compared with the initial parameter settings, surface roughness (Ra) decreases by 67.97%, material removal rate (MRR) increases by 88.12% and total machining cost (TMC) decreases by 93.86%. The proposed approach helps the manufacturer to attain better machining performance at an affordable cost.


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