Application of GRA method for multi-objective optimization of roller burnishing process parameters using a carbide tool on high carbon steel (AISI-1040)
Grey Systems: Theory and Application
ISSN: 2043-9377
Article publication date: 6 September 2019
Issue publication date: 30 September 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze and optimize the roller burnishing process parameters using the design of experiments and grey relational analysis (GRA).
Design/methodology/approach
In this experimental work, the carbide burnishing tool has been selected for the machining of AISI-1040 high carbon steel to get better product quality and satisfactory machining characteristics. The material surface condition while machining, burnishing tool speed, feed rate, depth of penetration and No. of passes have been selected as process constraints to conduct experimental trials.
Findings
The surface roughness (SR) and surface hardness were considered as output responses. The experimental outcomes optimized by multi-parametric optimization showed considerable improvement in the process. The roller speed and number of passes are the most significant parameters for surface hardness, whereas the surface condition and roller penetration depth have the most significance on SR.
Research limitations/implications
The GRA method shows the 0.03376 improvement in grey relational grade between the experimental values and the predicted values.
Practical implications
The experimental outcomes optimized by multi-parametric optimization showed the considerable improvement in the process and will facilitate steel industries to enhance and improve productivity while burnishing high carbon steel (AISI-1040).
Originality/value
This research represents valid work, and the authors have no conflict of interests.
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Acknowledgements
This paper represents valid work and the authors have no conflict of interests. The authors acknowledge that no funding has been granted/received for this research study and for preparation of this manuscript.
Citation
Kumar, S., Mitra, B. and Kumar, N. (2019), "Application of GRA method for multi-objective optimization of roller burnishing process parameters using a carbide tool on high carbon steel (AISI-1040)", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 449-463. https://doi.org/10.1108/GS-03-2019-0006
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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