Optimization of Electro Discharge Machining Parameters on Mg / SiC P-Metal Matrix Composites by Response Surface Methodology
Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are present engineer ing materials which have more advantages when compare to conventional materials. Magnesium based MMCs among the MMCs have become an important resear ch subject because of their low density and high stren gth/weight ratio in recent years. The aim of this s tudy is to find out the most influence factors of the electro-disch arge machining (EDM) process parameters. The specim ens were used as Mg/SiCp metal matrix composites. The specim ens were prepared by the powder metallurgy techniqu es. Brass tool with diameter of 10mm was used to machin e the specimens. Experiments were conducted under d iff rent conditions of pulse on time (Ton), pulse off time ( Toff), current (I). The output responses measured w re material removal rate (MRR) and Tool wear rate (TWR). Mathem atical models are proposed for the above responses using response surface methodology (RSM). The analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to study the effe ct of process parameters on process performance.
Investigation and Optimization of Materiel Removal Rate For Wire Cut Electro Discharge Machining In EN5 Steel Using Response Surface Methodology.
EN5 is medium strength mild steel so it is widely used in various machineries parts like shafts, racks, pinions, studs, bolts, nuts, rollers etc. Wire Electric Discharge Machine (WEDM) seems a good option for machining the complicated shapes on medium strength steel. this paper, identify the effects of various process parameters of WEDM such as pulse on (Ton) ,pulse off (Toff), peak current (Ip), servo voltage (Sv) for analysis the material removal rate (MRR) while machining EN5 mild steel material. Central Composite Design is used to plan and design of experts. The output response variable being material removal rate will be measured for all the number of experiments conducted. As the lowest value of MRR indicates the poor cutting rate, the optimum parameter level combination would be analyzed which gives desired material removal rate. These optimized values of various parameters would then be used in performing machining operation in order to obtain desirable outputs.
Experimental investigation of the effects of length to diameter ratio and nozzle number on the performance of counter flow Ranque–Hilsch vortex tubes
In this experimental study, performance of counter flow type Ranque-Hilsch vortex tubes (RHVT), with a length to diameter ratio of 10, 15 and 18, were investigated with 2, 4, 6 nozzles. The measure of performance was chosen as the difference between the temperatures of hot output stream and cold output stream. The performances of RHVTs were experimentally tested by making use of velocity and temperature measurements of the input and output streams. It was determined that the difference between the temperatures of these streams, changed between 9 and 56 K. When all the results were assessed, it was concluded that the best performance was obtained when the ratio of vortex tube’s length to the diameter was 15 and the nozzle number was at least four, and the inlet pressure was as high as possible. Desired performance could be obtained by controlling the rate of the hot output stream.