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In this investigation, a hybrid optimization approach is used for the estimation of minimal surface integrity of surface created in electrical discharge machining (EDM). A new combination, response surface methodology coupled with the grey relational analysis method has been proposed and used to optimize the machining parameters of EDM. The significant input parameters such as pulse current (Ip), pulse duration (Ton), duty cycle (Tau) and discharge voltage (V ) are considered, and white layer thickness, surface roughness, and surface crack density have been considered as responses for this study. Thirty experiments were conducted on American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) D2 steel work piece materials based on central composite design. The optimum conditions of the machining parameters were obtained from the grey relational grade. Analysis of variance is used to find the percentage contribution of the input parameters and found that Tau was the most influencing parameter followed by Ton and Ip in EDM of D2 steel. The \(R^2\) value for the grey relational grade model was 0.918. These results provide useful information about how to control the responses and ensure the high-quality surfaces-quality surfaces. This method is simple with easy operability. The assessment outcome provides a scientific reference to obtain the minimal condition of surface integrity, and they were found to be a pulse current of 1 A, a pulse duration of 50 μs, a duty cycle of 80 %, and discharge voltage 40 V.
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Pradhan, M.K. Estimating the effect of process parameters on surface integrity of EDMed AISI D2 tool steel by response surface methodology coupled with grey relational analysis. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 67, 2051–2062 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4630-1
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