Optimization of Machining Parameters in Rotary EDM Process Using Copper Tungsten Electrode

Abstract:

Electrical Discharge Machining is a thermo-electric process and one of the advanced methods of machining. Most publications on the EDM process are directed towards non-rotational tools, but rotation of the tool provides a good flushing in the machining zone. In this study, the optimal setting of the process parameters on Rotary Electric Discharge machining (REDM) was determined. The important process parameters that have been selected are peak current, pulse on time, pulse off time and rotational speed of tool with output response as Material Removal Rate (MRR).Taguchi experimental design (L27 orthogonal array) was used to formulate the experimental layout and experiments were conducted on Hardened stainless steel machined with copper tungsten electrode. ANOVA method was used with the help of MINITAB 17 software to analysis the influence of input process parameters on the MRR using Rotary Electric Discharge Machining. The input parameters were optimized in order to obtain maximum MRR, The results of the present work revealed that proper selection of input parameters will play a significant role on MRR.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 813-814)
• Pages: 368-375
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.813-814.368
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: Suddala Chandramouli*, Kesha Eswaraiah
• Keywords: Copper Tungsten Electrode, MINITAB 17, MRR, Optimization, Rotary EDM, Taguchi Method

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