1M. Tech Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
2HOD of Mechanical Department, Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Online published on 28 September, 2023.
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) is a widely used manufacturing process for producing complex shapes and intricate features in various materials. The optimization of process parameters in WEDM is crucial to improve the efficiency and quality of the machining operation. In this study, we propose the application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to enhance the process parameters of WEDM. C The objective of this research is to identify the optimal combination of process parameters that can maximize the material removal rate (MRR) and minimize the surface roughness (SR) in WEDM. RSM is employed as a statistical tool to design and analyze the experiments, enabling us to model the relationship between the process parameters and the performance measures. A series of experimental trials are conducted with varying levels of process parameters, such as pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current, and wire tension. The MRR and SR are measured for each experiment, and the data is used to build mathematical models using RSM. The models are then used to optimize the process parameters and determine the optimal settings that yield the desired performance measures. The results indicate that RSM successfully identifies the optimal process parameter settings for maximizing MRR and minimizing SR. The optimized process parameters not only enhance the machining efficiency by increasing the MRR but also improve the surface quality by reducing the SR.
