@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/12804, title = {Flux Cored Arc Welding Parameter Optimization of AISI 316L (N) Austenitic Stainless Steel}, author = {D.Katherasan and Madana Sashikant and S.Sandeep Bhat and P.Sathiya}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Bead-on-plate welds were carried out on AISI 316L (N) austenitic stainless steel (ASS) using flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. The bead on plates weld was conducted as per L25 orthogonal array. In this paper, the weld bead geometry such as depth of penetration (DOP), bead width (BW) and weld reinforcement (R) of AISI 316L (N) ASS are investigated. Taguchi approach is used as statistical design of experiment (DOE) technique for optimizing the selected welding input parameters. Grey relational analysis and desirability approach are applied to optimize the input parameters considering multiple output variables simultaneously. Confirmation experiment has also been conducted to validate the optimized parameters.}, journal = {International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, year = {2012}, pages = {227 - 234}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/12804}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/61}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 61, 2012}, }