An Optimization of Machine Parameters for Modified Horizontal Boring Tool Using Taguchi Method

Authors: Thirasak Panyaphirawat, Pairoj Sapsmarnwong, Teeratas Pornyungyuen

Abstract:

This paper presents the findings of an experimental investigation of important machining parameters for the horizontal boring tool modified to mouth with a horizontal lathe machine to bore an overlength workpiece. In order to verify a usability of a modified tool, design of experiment based on Taguchi method is performed. The parameters investigated are spindle speed, feed rate, depth of cut and length of workpiece. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array is selected for four factors three level parameters in order to minimize surface roughness (Ra and Rz) of S45C steel tubes. Signal to noise ratio analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA) is performed to study an effect of said parameters and to optimize the machine setting for best surface finish. The controlled factors with most effect are depth of cut, spindle speed, length of workpiece, and feed rate in order. The confirmation test is performed to test the optimal setting obtained from Taguchi method and the result is satisfactory.

Keywords: Design of Experiment, Taguchi Design, Optimization, Analysis of Variance, Machining Parameters, Horizontal Boring Tool.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1094655

References:

[1] Y. A. Youssef, Y. Beauchamp, M. Thomas, "Comparison of a full factorial experiment to fractional and taguchi designs in a lathe dry turning operation,” Computer & Industrial Engineering, vol. 27, pp. 59-62, Sep. 1994.
[2] M. S. M. Said, J. A. Ghani, M. S. Kassim, S. H. Tomadi, C. H. C. Haron, "Comparison between taguchi method and response surface methodology (RSM) in optimizing machining condition,” International Conference on Robust Quality Engineering, pp. 60-64
[3] I. Asilturk, H. Akkus, "Determining the effect of cutting parameters on surface roughness in hard turning using the taguchi method,” Measurement, vol. 44, pp. 1697-1704, Jul. 2011.
[4] E. D. Kirby, Z. Zhang, J. C. Chen, J. Chen, "Optimizing surface finish in a turning operation using the taguchi parameter design method,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 30, pp. 1021-1029, Oct. 2006.
[5] W. H. Yang, Y. S. Tarng, "Design optimization of cutting parameters for turning operations based on the taguchi method,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol. 84, pp. 122-129, 1998.
[6] C. C. Negrete, "Optimization of cutting parameters for minimizing energy consumption in turning of AISI6061 T6 using taguchi methodology and ANOVA,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 53, pp. 195-203, Apr. 2013.
[7] M. Nalbant, H. Gokkaya, G. Sur, "Application of taguchi method in the optimization of cutting parameters for surface roughness in turning,” Materials and Design, vol. 28, pp. 1379-1385, Mar. 2006.
[8] I. Asilturk, S. Neseli, "Multi response optimization of CNC turning parameters via taguchi method based response surface analysis,” Measurement, vol. 45, pp. 785-794, Dec. 2011.
[9] M. Gunay, E. Yucel, "Application of taguchi method for determining optimum surface roughness in turning of high alloy white cast iron,” Measurement, vol. 46, pp. 913-919, Nov. 2012.
[10] R. Cakiroglu, A. Acir, "Optimization of cutting parameters on drill bit temperature in drilling by tagchi method,” Measurement, vol. 46, pp. 3525-3531, Jul. 2013.
[11] F. C. Tsai, B. H. Yan, C. Y. Kuan, F. Y. Huang, "A taguchi and experimental investigation into the optimal processing conditions for the abrasive jet polishing of SKD61 mold steel,” International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, vol. 48, pp. 932-945, Sep. 2007.
[12] M. Sarikaya, A. Gullu, "Taguchi design and response surface methodology based analysis of machining parameters in CNC turning under MQL,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 65, pp. 604-616, Sep. 2013.