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Optimization of Process Variables in the Drilling of LM6/B4C Composites through Grey Relational Analysis
C Sarala Rubi1, J Udaya Prakash2, Robert Čep3
1Department of Physics, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi 600062, India.
Abstract:
The objective of this investigational analysis was to study the influence of process variables on the response during the drilling of LM6/B4C composite materials. Stir casting was employed to produce the LM6/B4C composites. A Vertical Machining Center (VMC) with a dynamometer was used to drill the holes and to record the thrust force. An L27 orthogonal array was used to carry out the experimental work. A grey relational analysis (GRA) was employed to perform optimization in order to attain the lowest Thrust Force (TF), Surface Roughness (SR) and Burr Height (BH). For minimal responses, the optimum levels of the process variables viz. the feed rate (F), spindle speed (S), drill material (D) and reinforcing percentage (R) were determined. The process variables in the drilling of the LM6/B4C composites were indeed optimized, according to confirmational investigations. The predicted Grey Relational Grade was 0.846, whereas the experimental GRG was 0.865, with a 2.2% error-indicating that the optimization process was valid.
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