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The better machining capabilities of abrasive waterjet cutting (AWJC) characterized by the absence of thermal distortion make it highly competitive with other cutting processes employing plasma and lasers. The present report was oriented towards examining the effect of AWJC parameters like abrasive grain size, abrasive flow rate, nozzle–workpiece standoff, water pressure and jet traverse rate on the surface roughness and taper angle of cut produced with ceramic tiles. Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array was used for conducting the cutting trials, and a combined technique of grey-based response surface methodology (g-RSM) was disclosed for obtaining the optimal level of AWJC parameters. The g-RSM method was supplemented with analysis of variance to identify the vital parameters affecting the quality characteristics. The optimal parameter setting was validated by conducting a confirmation test. The cut surfaces were also examined using field emission scanning electron microscope images, P-profile plots and atomic force microscope images.
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Santhanakumar, M., Adalarasan, R. & Rajmohan, M. Experimental Modelling and Analysis in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Ceramic Tiles Using Grey-Based Response Surface Methodology. Arab J Sci Eng 40, 3299–3311 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-015-1775-x
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