Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining Process Parameters Using Desirability Approach

Abstract:

Inconel 718 is a high nickel content super alloy having high strength at elevated temperatures and resistance to oxidation and corrosion. EDM process has many advantages over traditional manufacturing process during the machining of inconel 718. In this study experiments were conducted based on the L16 orthogonal array on inconel 718 material using tungsten-carbide (W-C) electrode tool material with kerosene as a dielectric fluid to determine the optimum EDM parameters along with circle(C), square(S), rectangle(R) and triangle (T) tool geometry which contribute to material removal rate (MRR), tool wear rate (TWR) &surface roughness (SR) in machining of inconel 718. Data were optimized using Desirability approach technique. Experimental results show that the current and pulse on time are most influencing parameters that are directly proportional to MRR and inversely proportional to TWR, SR. The rectangle tool geometry gave better results compared to other geometry

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 159)
• Pages: 176-180
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.159.176
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: P. Sengottuvel, S. Satish Kumar, D. Dinakaran
• Keywords: Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Material Removal Rate (MRR), Surface Roughness (SR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR)

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