Performance evaluation in CNC turning of AA6063-T6 alloy using WASPAS approach

Abstract

Purpose

Surface roughness and vibration during machining are inevitable which critically affect the product quality characteristics. This paper aims to suggest the implementation of a multi-objective optimization technique to obtain the favorable parametric conditions which lead to minimum tool vibration and surface roughness of 6063-T6 aluminum alloy in computer numerically controlled (CNC) turning.

Design/methodology/approach

The case study has been accomplished according to response surface methodology RSM’s Box–Behnken design (BBD) matrix using Titanium Nitride-coated Tungsten Carbide insert in a dry environment. As the experimental results are quite nonlinear, a second-order regression model has been developed for the responses (surface roughness and tool vibration) in terms of input cutting parameters (spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut). The goodness of fit of the models has also been verified with analysis of variance (ANOVA) results.

Findings

The significance efficacy of input parameters on surface roughness and tool vibrations has been illustrated through multi-objective overlaid 3D surface plots and contour plots. Finally, parametric optimization has been performed to get the desired response values under the umbrella of weighted aggregate sum product assessment (WASPAS) method and verified confidently with confirmatory test results.

Originality/value

The results of this study reveals that hybrid RSM with WASPAS method can be readily applicable to optimize multi-response problems in the manufacturing field with higher confidence.

Citation

Sahoo, P., Satpathy, M.P., Singh, V.K. and Bandyopadhyay, A. (2018), "Performance evaluation in CNC turning of AA6063-T6 alloy using WASPAS approach", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15 No. 6, pp. 700-709. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-06-2017-0127