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ANFIS modeling of surface roughness in abrasive waterjet machining of carbon fiber reinforced plastics

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This study discusses the development of an Adaptive neuro–fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model for determining the surface roughness (Ra) during machining of multidirectional woven fabric Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) using Abrasive waterjet machining (AWM). Three variable input parameters—Jet pressure (JP), Traverse speed (TS), and Standoff distance (SOD)—were selected to assess the roughness of the CFRP along the traverse direction of the cut surface. The experimental results show that a lower JP deteriorated the finish by creating surface rupture. On the other hand, a poor surface finish was observed in the case of machining at higher TS and SOD. Further, the developed ANFIS model was used to validate the results and it was found that the predicted values were in good agreement with a 95 % confidence level. It was also evident that the ANFIS technique is helpful for better prediction of the experimental data with minimum error. Finally, the cut surface morphology was analyzed using a 3D non-contact surface profilometer and the results are discussed.

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  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-dong, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 712-749, Korea

    S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko & Rendi Kurniawan

  2. School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Hunan Xiangtan Taoyuan Road, 411201, Hunan, China

    Changping Li

  3. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, 626 126, Tamil Nadu, India

    M. Uthayakumar

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S. T. Kumaran is currently a Research Professor in Yeungnam University, South Korea. He received M.Tech. degree from Government College of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India. He received Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu, India. His research interests include tribological studies, surface modification, machining studies, cryogenics and materials characterization.

Tae Jo Ko is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Yeungnam University, South Korea. He received bachelor and master degrees from Pusan National University, South Korea. He received Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from POSTECH, South Korea. His research interests include development of machine tools, micro-cutting process, nontraditional machining, surface texturing using piezo electric actuator, surface texturing using grinding, bio-machining, textured surface on cutting tools and deburring process of CFRP composite.

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Kumaran, S.T., Ko, T.J., Kurniawan, R. et al. ANFIS modeling of surface roughness in abrasive waterjet machining of carbon fiber reinforced plastics. J Mech Sci Technol 31, 3949–3954 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-017-0741-9

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