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Optimization of CNC Turning Operations with Multiple Performance Characteristics Using Taguchi Based Grey Relational Analysis


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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.

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Al6061, Nickel Coated Graphite (NCG), Metal Matrix Composite, CNC Turning, Taguchi, Grey Relation Analysis.
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Authors

P. Lakshmikanthan
Dept. of Mech. Engg., Pondicherry Engg. College, Pondicherry, India
B. Prabu
Dept. of Mech. Engg., Pondicherry Engg. College, Pondicherry, India

Abstract


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.

Keywords


Al6061, Nickel Coated Graphite (NCG), Metal Matrix Composite, CNC Turning, Taguchi, Grey Relation Analysis.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4273/ijvss.9.4.06