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Parametric optimization of EDM process on α–β brass using Taguchi approach

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In the present work, stir casting route is used to fabricate the duplex (α–β) brass plate. The machineabilty behavior of the (α–β) brass is analyzed during Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) using Taguchi method. Experiments were conducted with three machining variables such as current, pulse-on time and voltage. Material removal rates (MRR), Electrode wear rate (EWR) and surface roughness (SR) are chosen as the output parameters. Results of SN ratio analysis showed that peak current was significant factor to affect the all the responses. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to identify the contribution of each parameter.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vickram college of Engineering, Sivagangai, 630561, Tamilnadu, India

    S. Marichamy & G. Veerappan

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, 624002, Tamil Nadu, India

    M. Saravanan

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology, Pudukkottai, 622507, Tamilnadu, India

    M. Ravichandran

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Marichamy, S., Saravanan, M., Ravichandran, M. et al. Parametric optimization of EDM process on α–β brass using Taguchi approach. Russ. J. Non-ferrous Metals 57, 586–598 (2016). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1067821216060109

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