Optimization of Machining Parameters and Analysis of the Surface Characteristics in Micro-electrical Discharge Machining of 310 and 316 Stainless Steel
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An experimental investigation was performed using a tungsten carbide tool to study the micro-electrical discharge machining behavior of two different grades of stainless steel (310 and 316 SS). The machining parameters considered to investigate the machining behavior of the chosen materials were (a) V: voltage (V), (b) C: capacitance (pf), (c) Ton: pulse-on time (µs), and (d) Toff: pulse-off time (µs). The machining behavior of stainless steel was evaluated in terms of material removal rate and tool wear rate. Taguchi L16 orthogonal array and gray relational analysis techniques were employed to design and optimize the machining conditions for both responses. Scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and optical microscopic analyses were also performed to identify the characteristics of the machined surface, characteristics of the micro-tool, and the elemental composition of the machined surface. The optimum machining condition for 310 steel was found as 150 V, 100 pf, 30 µs (Ton), and 20 µs (Toff). On the other hand, the optimum parametric condition for 316 steel was 200 V, 1000 pf, 20 µs (Ton), and 25 µs (Toff).
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques · Advanced machining processes and optimization · Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
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