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Prosun Mandal1, Suman Mondal2, Robert Cep3

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar, Assam, India.

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Optimizing Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) for Monel K-500 superalloy enhances material removal rate (MRR) and electrode wear rate (EWR). This study identifies optimal parameters for precise machining of this high-performance alloy.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Superalloys Machining

Background:

  • Monel K-500 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel-copper superalloy requiring precise machining.
  • Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a suitable method for machining Monel K-500, but involves conflicting performance parameters like material removal rate (MRR) and electrode wear rate (EWR).
  • Optimizing EDM input variables (peak current, pulse on time, duty cycle, servo voltage) is crucial for efficient and accurate machining.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal process parameters for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) of Monel K-500 alloy.
  • To develop a predictive mathematical model for MRR and EWR using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
  • To employ a multi-objective optimization technique (Dragonfly Algorithm) and TOPSIS method to find the best compromise solution for conflicting EDM parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental design using Box-Behnken design for EDM on Monel K-500.
  • Development of a second-order mathematical model using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to predict MRR and EWR.
  • Multi-objective optimization using the Dragonfly Algorithm (DA) and selection of the most desirable solution via the TOPSIS method.

Main Results:

  • RSM models showed high prediction accuracy with R² values of 99.40% for MRR and 96.60% for EWR.
  • The multi-objective Dragonfly Algorithm successfully identified a set of non-dominated solutions.
  • The optimal parameters identified were: peak current (Ip) = 6 A, pulse on time (Ton) = 200 µs, duty cycle (Tau) = 12, and servo voltage (SV) = 41.6 V, yielding EWR = 0.0135 mm³/min and MRR = 6.968 mm³/min.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mathematical model accurately predicts EDM performance for Monel K-500.
  • The combination of RSM, Dragonfly Algorithm, and TOPSIS effectively solves the multi-objective optimization problem in EDM.
  • The identified optimal parameters provide a practical guideline for operators to achieve superior machining performance for Monel K-500.