Multi-Objective Optimization of Surface Roughness and Tool Wear in Turning Inconel 718: A Desirability Analysis, Genetic Algorithm and Firefly Algorithm 

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In this work, a parameter optimization in turning Inconel 718 for multiple performance characteristics has been attempted. The process parameters viz., cutting speed (v), feed (f) and depth of cut (d) is optimized that minimizes surface roughness (Ra) and tool wear (VB). Response surface methodology (RSM) employing CCD experimental design was used to develop predictive model for Ra and VB. The predictive capability of the model provides the average percentage error as 3.87 % and 5.10% for Ra and VB respectively with maximum percentage error limited to 14.67 %. The data are analysed to study the main effect and interaction effects of machining parameters through surface plot. Feed remains dominating factor. Process parameters are optimized for single and multiple objectives using three different techniques viz., statistical and mathematical approach based desirability analysis (DA) and soft computing based genetic algorithm (GA) and firefly algorithm (FA). The results are compared.

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