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Investigation of a novel ultrasonically aided electrochemical magnetic abrasive machining process for SS 316L

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Many present day applications require machining and finishing of complex-shaped and tough to machine materials with precision and accuracy by conventional or non-conventional machining and polishing processes. Ultrasonically aided electrochemical magnetic abrasive machining (UAEMAM) process is a novel non-conventional machining technique which can machine and finish the product for better surface quality. In present research work, the development and performance evaluation of UAEMAM process for machining of SS 316L is reported. The UAEMAM process is optimised using response surface methodology (RSM) based on central composite design (CCD) and grey relational analysis. The main machining variables of UAEMAM such as work piece rotational speed, working gap, concentration of NaNO3, percentage of abrasives by weight and pulse on time were considered to determine percentage improvement in surface finish (PISF) and material removal rate (MRR). The significant machining factors and the best combination levels of machining parameters associated with PISF and MRR were determined. The present work shows complete elimination of oxide layer from work piece surface, subsequently increasing the PISF value to 84.73 which is 2.73% higher than value achieved by previous studies employed. The benefits of ultrasonic aided electrochemical magnetic abrasive machining were also confirmed from the micrograph observations of the surface. Experimental results show that UAEMAM process is effective for machining and polishing components for better surface finish.

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The authors would like to acknowledge their gratitude to Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, GNDEC Ludhiana and ME Department, Punjabi University, Patiala, for their valuable assistance in carrying out this research.

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  1. Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engg. College, Ludhiana, 141006, Punjab, India

    Harnam Singh Farwaha

  2. Mechanical Engineering Department, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India

    Dharmpal Deepak

  3. Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (Garhwal), 246174, Uttarakhand, India

    Gurinder Singh Brar

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by Harnam Singh Farwaha and Gurinder Singh Brar. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Dharmpal Deepak and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Farwaha, H.S., Deepak, D. & Brar, G.S. Investigation of a novel ultrasonically aided electrochemical magnetic abrasive machining process for SS 316L. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 122, 2343–2359 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-10045-1

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