Enhancing the machinability of SKD61 die steel in power-mixed EDM process with TGRA-based multi criteria decision making

Autor: Pham Van Dong, Nguyen Huu Phan, Nguyen Van Thien, Nguyen Huy Kien, Tran Quoc Hung, Nguyen Mai Anh, Hoang Xuan Thinh, Hoang Van Nam
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials. 31:345-356
ISSN: 2191-0243
DOI: 10.1515/jmbm-2022-0039
Popis: In the current context, an attempt is being made to improve the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process by using powder particles in a suitable combination. To improve the quality of such procedures, the process parameters should be optimized. The present study proposes to utilize Taguchi–Grey relational analysis to discover the optimal combination of process parameters for SKD61 die steel specimens using titanium powder-mixed EDM (PMEDM). Among the machining parameters chosen, the optimal combination of current (3 A), pulse on-time (37 μs), pulse off-time (37 μs), and powder concentration (4 g/L) was determined experimentally. Due to its relevance in spark energy production, peak current is a more significant factor in PMEDM processes. A superior surface topography was obtained with increased microhardness and fewer microfractures over machined specimens with optimal process parameter in PMEDM. The titanium particles can effectively enhance the surface performance measures during PMEDM-based machining owing to tiny craters and pores with better lubrication.
Databáze: OpenAIRE