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Investigations into the effect of tool shapes with size factor consideration in sink electrical discharge machining (EDM) process

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In sink electric discharge machining (EDM) process, the tool shape and size along with wear are of great importance because they adversely affect the accuracy of machined features. This paper presents the application of response surface methodology (RSM) for investigating the effect of tool shapes such as triangular, square, rectangular, and circular with size factor consideration along with other process parameters like discharge current, pulse on-time, pulse off-time, and tool area. The RSM-based mathematical models of material removal rate (MRR) and tool wear rate (TWR) have been developed using the data obtained through central composite design. The analysis of variance was applied to verify the lack of fit and adequacy of the developed models. Further, the confirmation tests were performed to ascertain the accuracy of the developed models. The investigations revealed that the best tool shape for higher MRR and lower TWR is circular, followed by triangular, rectangular, and square cross sections. From the parametric analysis, it is also observed that the interaction effect of discharge current and pulse on-time is highly significant on MRR and TWR, whereas the main factors such as pulse off-time and tool area are statistically significant on MRR and TWR.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.L.E. Society’s College of Engineering & Technology, Belgaum, 590 008, India

    M. S. Sohani

  2. Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli, 580 031, India

    V. N. Gaitonde

  3. Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, U.B.D.T. College of Engineering, Davangere, 570 004, India

    B. Siddeswarappa

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, 590 008, India

    A. S. Deshpande

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Sohani, M.S., Gaitonde, V.N., Siddeswarappa, B. et al. Investigations into the effect of tool shapes with size factor consideration in sink electrical discharge machining (EDM) process. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 45, 1131 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2044-5

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