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Competitive parameter optimization of multi-quality CNC turning

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Surface roughness, tool wear, and material removal rate (MRR) are major intentions in the modern computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining industry. In this paper, the \({\text{L}}_9 \left( {3^4 } \right)\) orthogonal array of a Taguchi experiment is selected for four parameters (cutting depth, feed rate, speed, and tool nose runoff) with three levels (low, medium, and high) in optimizing the finish turning parameters on an ECOCA-3807 CNC lathe. The surface roughness (Ra) and tool wear ratio (mm−2) are primarily observed as independent objectives for developing two combinations of optimum single-objective cutting parameters. Additionally, the levels of competitive orthogonal array are then proposed between the two parameter sets. Therefore, the optimum competitive multi-quality cutting parameters can then be achieved. Through the machining results of the CNC lathe, it is shown that both tool wear ratio and MRR from our optimum competitive parameters are greatly advanced with a minor decrease in the surface roughness in comparison to those of benchmark parameters. This paper not only proposes a competitive optimization approach using orthogonal array, but also contributes a satisfactory technique for multiple CNC turning objectives with profound insight.

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  1. Department of Information Management, Yu Da College of Business, Miaoli County, Taiwan, 361, Republic of China

    Tian-Syung Lan

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, 10451, Republic of China

    Ming-Yung Wang

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Lan, TS., Wang, MY. Competitive parameter optimization of multi-quality CNC turning. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 41, 820–826 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-008-1495-4

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