Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Statistical analysis of process parameters in drilling of AL/SICP metal matrix composite

  • ORIGINAL ARTICLE
  • Published:
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

This paper presents a statistical analysis of process parameters for surface roughness in drilling of Al/SiCp metal matrix composite. The experimental studies were conducted under varying spindle speed, feed rate, drill type, point angle of drill, and heat treatment. The settings of drilling parameters were determined by using Taguchi experimental design method. The level of importance of the drilling parameters is determined by using analysis of variance. The optimum drilling parameter combination was obtained by using the analysis of signal-to-noise ratio. Through statistical analysis of response variables and signal-to-noise ratios, the determined significant factors were the feed rate and tool type. Confirmation tests verified that the selected optimal combination of process parameter through Taguchi design was able to achieve desired surface roughness. The optimal drilling performance for the surface roughness was obtained at 0.16 mm/rev feed rate, 260 rev/min spindle speed, 130° drill point angle, carbide drill type, and as-received heat treatment settings.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Christman T, Suresh S (1988) Microstructural development in an aluminum alloy–SiC whisker composite. Acta Mater 36(7):1691–1704

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Palanikumar K, Shanmugam K, Davim JP (2010) Analysis and optimisation of cutting parameters for surface roughness in machining Al/SiC particulate composites by PCD tool. Int J Mater Prod Technol 37(1/2):117–128

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Iosub A, Axinte E, Negoescu F (2010) A Study about micro-drilling by electrical discharge method of an Al/SiC hybrid composite. Int J Acad Res 2(3):6–12

    Google Scholar 

  4. Basavarajappa S, Chandramohan G, Davim JP (2008) Some studies on drilling of hybrid metal matrix composites based on Taguchi techniques. J Mater Process Technol 196(1–3):332–338

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Mubaraki B, Bandyopandhyay S, Fowle R, Mathew P (1995) Drilling studies of an Al2O3-Al metal matrix composite: part I, drill wear characteristics. J Mater Sci 30:6273–6280

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. El-Gallab M, Sklad M (1998) Machining of Al/SiC particulate metal–matrix composites part II: work piece surface integrity. J Mater Process Technol 83:277–285

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Zhang JZ, Chen JC (2009) Surface roughness optimization in a drilling operation using the Taguchi design method. Mater Manuf Process 24:459–467

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Brown CA, Surappa MK (1988) The machinability of a cast aluminum alloy–graphitic particle composite. Mater Sci Eng A 102:31–37

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Konig W, Grass P (1989) Quality definition and assessment in drilling of fibre reinforced thermosets. CIRP Ann 38(1):119–124

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Darwish SM, Niazi A, Ghaneya A (1992) Phase stability of duralumin machined with bonded and brazed carbide tools. Int J Mach Tools Manuf 32(4):593–600

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Monaghan J, O’Reily P (1992) Machinability of an alloy/silicon carbide metal matrix composite. J Process Adv Mater 2:37–46

    Google Scholar 

  12. Monaghan J, O’Reilly P (1992) The drilling of an Al/SiC metal–matrix composite. J Mater Process Technol 33:469–480

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Wern CW, Ramulu M, Colligan K (1993) A study of the surface texture of composite drilled holes. J Mater Process Technol 37:373–389

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Oden M, Ericsson T (1996) Near surface deformation in alumina–silicon carbide whisker composite due to surface machining. J Am Ceram Soc 79:2134–2140

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Songmene AV, Balazinzki M (1999) Machinability of graphitic metal matrix composites as a function of reinforcing particles. CIRP 48(1):77–80

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Barnes S, Pashby IR, Hashim AB (1999) Effect of heat treatment on the drilling performance of aluminium/SiC MMC. Appl Compos Mater 6(2):121–138

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Davim JP, Antonio CAC (2001) Optimal drilling of particulate metal matrix composites based on experimental and numerical procedures. Int J Mach Tools Manuf 41:21–31

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Ramulu M, Kim D, Kao H (2003) Experimental study of PCD tool performance in drilling (Al2O3)/6061 metal matrix composites. SME Technical Paper. MR03-171:1–7

  19. Davim JP (2003) Study of drilling metal–matrix composites based on the Taguchi techniques. J Mater Process Technol 132:250–254

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Tosun G, Muratoglu M (2004) The drilling of Al/SiCp metal–matrix composites. Part II: workpiece surface integrity. Compos Sci Technol 64:1413–1418

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Tosun N, Ozler L (2004) Optimization for hot turning operations with multiple performance characteristics. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 23:777–778

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Sahin Y (2005) Optimization of testing parameters on the wear behaviour of metal matrix composites based on the Taguchi method. Mat Sci Eng A 408:1–8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Tosun N (2006) Determination of optimum parameters for multiperformance characteristics in drilling by using grey relational analysis. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 28:450–455

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Jadoun RS, Kumar P, Mishra BK, Mehta RCS (2006) Optimization of process parameters for ultrasonic drilling of advanced engineering ceramics using the Taguchi approach. Eng Optim 38(7):771–787

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Firat University, Technical Vocational School, 23119, Elazig, Turkey

    Gül Tosun

Authors
  1. Gül Tosun
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Gül Tosun.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Tosun, G. Statistical analysis of process parameters in drilling of AL/SICP metal matrix composite. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 55, 477–485 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-010-3103-7

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-010-3103-7

Keywords

Search

Navigation