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Multi-response optimization of process parameters based on response surface methodology for pure titanium using WEDM process

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This paper presents an investigation on WEDM of pure titanium (grade-2). An attempt has been made to model the four response variables, i.e., machining rate, surface roughness, dimensional deviation and wire wear ratio in WEDM process using response surface methodology. The experimental plan is based on Box–Behnken design. The six parameters, i.e., pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current, spark gap voltage, wire feed and wire tension have been varied to investigate their effect on output responses. These responses have been optimized using multiresponse optimization through desirability. The ANOVA has been applied to identify the significance of developed model. The test results confirm the validity and adequacy of the developed RSM model. Finally, the optimum parametric setting has been designed for the optimization of process.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, M. M. University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

    Anish Kumar

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India

    Vinod Kumar

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, N.I.T., Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

    Jatinder Kumar

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Kumar, A., Kumar, V. & Kumar, J. Multi-response optimization of process parameters based on response surface methodology for pure titanium using WEDM process. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 68, 2645–2668 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-4861-9

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