Optimization of Machining Parameters for Drilling Al-SiC MMC Using ANOVA and Grey Relational Analysis

Abstract:

Machining of composite materials is an important and current topic in modern researches on manufacturingprocesses. This paper presents the detailed experimental investigation on drilling Aluminium Silicon Carbideparticulate Metal Matrix Composite (Al-SiC –MMC). Experiments were carried out on Radial Drilling Machine.A plan of experiments, based on the techniques of Taguchi, was performed. The objective of this research is tostudy the effect of cutting speed, feed, diameter of cut, machining time on metal removal rate, specific energy,surface roughness, volume fraction and flank wear. The optimum machining parameters were obtained by Greyrelational analysis. Finally, confirmation test was performed to make a comparison between the experimentalresults and developed modelKeywords: Composite materials; drilling processes; Rey relational analysis Optimization

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 592-594)
• Pages: 610-619
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.610
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Chinnathambi Dhavamani, T. Alwarsamy*
• Keywords: Composite Material, Drilling Process, Grey Relational Analysis Optimization

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