International Journal of Engineering and Management Research (IJEMR)

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 6

Analysis and Optimization of CNC Vertical End Milling Process by using Taguchi Method

  • Author:
  • Sourabh Kumar Soni1, S.K. Moulick2
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 64 to 71

1PG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bhilai Institute of technology, Durg, India

2Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bhilai Institute of technology, Durg, India

Abstract

High quality and productivity are two important but major criteria in several machining operations. CNC Vertical End milling Machining can be unique adaption of the conventional milling process which uses an end mill tool for the machining process. Vertical End Milling Machining process operated by CNC is a widely accepted material removal process used to manufacture components with complicated shapes and profiles. In the End milling process, the material is removed by parent material from the end mill cutter. The effects of numerous parameters of end milling process like cutting speed (35 to 75), depth of cut (0.12 to 0.21 mm/teeth), feed rate(0.5 to 2.7 mm) have been examined to reveal their Impact on surface finish using Taguchi Methodology. Experimental plan is performed by way of Standard Orthogonal Array. The graph of S-N Ratio indicates the superlative setting of the machining parameter which provides the optimum value of surface finish. The superlative set of process parameters has also been predicted to maximize the surface finish. In this project we're describing milling possibilities of nickel alloy Inconel 718. In the beginning is described the application of nickel alloys in industry and also division of nickel alloys. Inconel 718, within this material we make all our own tests of machinability. Cutters with exchangeable sintered carbide blade plates had been used as cutting. Main aim was investigate durability and wear of indexable cutting inserts with regard to different cutting procedures. It is mainly about different combinations regarding used cutting speeds, feed and depth of cut. Three machining process parameter are chosen cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut. The analysis prepare was created using by Taguchi's L9 Orthogonal Array (OA) and Minitab 17.0 statistical software is employed. Optimal values of process parameter with regard to desired performance characteristic are received by Taguchi design of experiment. Multiple regression modelling was performed to predict the surface roughness by using machining parameter. Comparison between experimental values and predict values is carried out.

Keywords

Optimization, CNC Milling, Taguchi Method, Surface roughness, Inconel 718