Optimization of Process Parameters for Milling of Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 by Using Taguchi Method

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2015 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 2 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : Pulavarthi raviteja, S. Raja Sekhar

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V2I2P104

How to Cite?

Pulavarthi raviteja, S. Raja Sekhar, "Optimization of Process Parameters for Milling of Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 by Using Taguchi Method," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 2,  no. 2, pp. 15-21, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V2I2P104

Abstract:

Metal cutting is one of the most significant manufacturing processes in the area of material removal. Black defined metal cutting as the removal of metal chips from a work piece in order to obtain a finished product with desired attributes of size, shape, and surface roughness. The imperative objective of the science of metal cutting is the solution of practical problems associated with the efficient and precise removal of metal from work piece. It has been recognized that the reliable quantitative predictions of the various technological performance measures, preferably in the form of equations, are essential to develop optimization strategies for selecting cutting conditions in process planning. In this thesis experiments will be conducted to improve the surface finish quality of a nickel alloy Inconel 625 work piece by using carbide tips. The type is bull nose tip. A series of experiments will be done by varying the milling parameters spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut. The spindle speeds are 3000rpm, 2500rpm and 2000rpm. The feed rates are 200mm/min, 300mm/min and 400mm/min. Depth of cut is 0.2mm and 0.3mm. Structural analysis will be also done to verify the strength. Modeling will be done in Pro/Engineer and analysis will be done in Ansys. Taguchi method is used to study the effect of process parameters and establish correlation among the cutting speed, feed and depth of cut with respect to the major machinability factor, surface finish. Validations of the modeled equations are proved to be well within the agreement with the experimental data.

Keywords:

spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut

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