Optimization of Machining Parameters for Drilling Al-SiC MMC Using ANOVA and Grey Relational Analysis

摘要

Machining of composite materials is an important and current topic in modern researches on manufacturing processes. This paper presents the detailed experimental investigation on drilling Aluminium Silicon Carbide particulate Metal Matrix Composite (Al-SiC-MMC). Experiments were carried out on Radial Drilling Machine. A plan of experiments, based on the techniques of Taguchi, was performed. The objective of this research is to study the effect of cutting speed, feed, diameter of cut, machining time on metal removal rate, specific energy, surface roughness, volume fraction and flank wear. The optimum machining parameters were obtained by Grey relational analysis. Finally, confirmation test was performed to make a comparison between the experimental results and developed model.