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This paper presents a utility concept for multi-response optimization in turning uni-directional glass fiber-reinforced plastics composite using Carbide (K10) cutting tool. The single response optimization resulted in the non-optimization of other responses. The Taguchi method (Orthogonal L18 array) was employed in the experimental work. The process parameters selected for this study were tool nose radius, tool rake angle, feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, and cutting environment. Statistically significant parameters were found to simultaneously minimize surface roughness and maximize the material removal rate by ANOVA. The results were further verified by confirmation experiments.
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Surinder Kumar is a research scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra-136119, (Haryana), India. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from S.K.I.E.T, Kurukshetra, Haryana and a postgraduate degree with a specialization in Manufacturing System from M.M Engineering College Mullana, Ambala (Haryana). He is a Ph.D. candidate (Full-time) who had submitted his thesis at NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. He has more than two years of experience in teaching and has published more than 25 papers in various referred national and international journals and conferences. His current areas of research include the machining of composite materials, optimization, and modeling.
Meenu is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra-136119, (Haryana), India. She has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and research. Her current areas of research include machine vision, image processing, optimization, and modeling.
P.S. Satsangi is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, PEC University of Technology Chandigarh, India. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and research. His current areas of research include the machining of composite materials, modern manufacturing, optimization, and modeling.
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Kumar, S., Meenu & Satsangi, P.S. Multiple-response optimization of turning machining by the taguchi method and the utility concept using uni-directional glass fiber-reinforced plastic composite and carbide (k10) cutting tool. J Mech Sci Technol 27, 2829–2837 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0731-5
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