Process parameter optimization for the magnetic abrasive finishing of SS310s steel

Kandhasamy Suganeswaran; Rathinasamy Parameshwaran; Thangamuthu Mohanraj; Balasubramaniyam Meenakshipriya

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Process parameter optimization for the magnetic abrasive finishing of SS310s steel

Kandhasamy Suganeswaran , Rathinasamy Parameshwaran , Thangamuthu Mohanraj and Balasubramaniyam Meenakshipriya

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From the journal Materials Testing Volume 62 Issue 2

Abstract

In this work, the MAF set-up is fixed on a vertical milling machine, and experiments are performed for optimizing the process parameters using central composite design (CCD) based on response surface methodology (RSM). From these experiments, output responses like percentage improvement in surface roughness (%ΔRa) and the material removal rate (MRR) are measured. An airgap is maintained in the range of 1.5-2 mm at a voltage of 10-20 V. A series of 62 experiments are conducted using selected process parameters at different levels. A grey based fuzzy algorithm is used to optimize the multi-response characteristics. The grey fuzzy reasoning grade (GFRG) is used to identify the optimal process parameters. From the results, the highest GFRG value is obtained at a voltage of 15 V with a corresponding rotational speed, machining gap, mesh number and mixing ratio of 750 rpm, 1.75 mm, 800 and 1: 2, respectively. In addition, analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used to identify the percentage contribution of each parameter in the MAF process, and the same is verified through experimentation. Optical microscopic images confirm that the surface finish of SS310s has been improved using the MAF process.

* Correspondence Address, Kandhasamy Suganeswaran, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 638060, Erode, Tamilnadu, India. E-mail: suganeswaran22@gmail.com

Mr. Kandhasamy Suganeswaran is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Kongu Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. degree at Anna University, Chennai. He specializes in materials characterization, surface modification and automotive technology.

Dr. Rathanasamy Parameshwaran is currently working as Professor and Head in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Kongu Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He specializes in materials science, manufacturing process, surface coating, and optimization techniques.

Dr. Thangamuthu Mohanraj, born in 1988, is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai in 2018. He specializes in mechatronics, sensors and signal processing, sensor fusion, optimization and condition monitoring.

Dr. Balasubramaniam Meenakshipriya is currently working as Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Kongu Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India. She obtained her Ph.D degree at Anna University, Chennai. She specializes in mechatronics, sensors, control engineering, optimization and artificial intelligence.

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