Author : Neyaz Ahmad, D.Madhava Reddy and K.Baba Saheb

In this thesis an attempt is made to study on process parameter optimization considering Taguchi orthogonal experimental design. Taguchi S/N ratio analysis method is used for single objective. The process parameters considered for optimization are the cutting speed of the tool in m/min, feed rate in mm/rev and the depth of cut in mm on turning machinery. The responses are the surface roughness and energy consumption in terms of power consumed for the machining process. The optimum levels of the process parameter need to be obtained. To validate the optimum predicted levels of the parameter, confirmation run was performed by setting the parameters at predicted optimum levels.

Keywords: Surface roughness, cutting speed, feed rate, energy consumption.

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.6, No.5 (Oct-2016)