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Effect of high speed turning operation on surface roughness of hybrid metal matrix (Al-SiCp-fly ash) composite

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This paper explains the effect of turning parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and cutting tool nose radius on surface roughness of hybrid metal matrix (Al-SiCp-Fly ash) composite. Experiments have been conducted based on the orthogonal array L16(4)5 and surface roughness was tested on the composites turned by an high speed CNC centre lathe. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to predict the significant parameters and their contribution towards surface finish of the composite. A mathematical model was developed using non-linear regression analysis. Taguchi method and Genetic algorithm have been employed to optimize the turning parameters for optimum surface roughness of the composite. The optimum turning parametric conditions have been checked with the confirmation experiments. It has been noted that the optimum condition of genetic algorithm exhibited better results than the experimental results based on the orthogonal array and the optimum condition of Taguchi method.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 641032, India

    E. Baburaj

  2. Jansons Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 641659, India

    K. M. Mohana Sundaram

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, 641021, India

    P. Senthil

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E. Baburaj is currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India. He has several publications in different journals and conferences. His current research interests include Stir Casting, Non-ferrous Composites, Optimization Techniques and Composites Machining.

K. M. Mohana Sundaram is a Principal, Jansons Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. His publications are over 50 in different journals and conferences. His current research interests include Simulation of Manufacturing systems, Scheduling, Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Non-traditional Optimization Algorithms, Robotics, Squeeze Casting and Electro Discharge Machining.

P. Senthil is currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, India. His publications are over 20 in different journals and conferences. His current research interests include Squeeze Casting, Non-ferrous their Composites, Non-traditional Optimization Algorithms, Robotics and Composites Machining.

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Baburaj, E., Mohana Sundaram, K.M. & Senthil, P. Effect of high speed turning operation on surface roughness of hybrid metal matrix (Al-SiCp-fly ash) composite. J Mech Sci Technol 30, 89–95 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-015-1210-y

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