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Optimization of the EDM parameters on machining Ti–6Al–4V with multiple quality characteristics

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In this paper, parameter optimization of the electrical discharge machining process to Ti–6Al–4V alloy considering multiple performance characteristics using the Taguchi method and grey relational analysis is reported. Performance characteristics including the electrode wear ratio, material removal rate and surface roughness are chosen to evaluate the machining effects. The process parameters selected in this study are discharge current, open voltage, pulse duration and duty factor. Experiments based on the appropriate orthogonal array are conducted first. The normalised experimental results of the performance characteristics are then introduced to calculate the coefficient and grades according to grey relational analysis. The optimised process parameters simultaneously leading to a lower electrode wear ratio, higher material removal rate and better surface roughness are then verified through a confirmation experiment. The validation experiments show an improved electrode wear ratio of 15%, material removal rate of 12% and surface roughness of 19% when the Taguchi method and grey relational analysis are used.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 33306, Taiwan, Republic of China

    J. Y. Kao, S. S. Wang & C. Y. Hsu

  2. Department of Automation Engineering, Tahua Institute of Technology, Hsinchu, 30740, Taiwan, Republic of China

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Kao, J.Y., Tsao, C.C., Wang, S.S. et al. Optimization of the EDM parameters on machining Ti–6Al–4V with multiple quality characteristics. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 47, 395–402 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2208-3

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