Abstract
AbstractAbrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) is a widely used eco-friendly subtractive manufacturing process for producing a smooth cut surface without affecting its natural properties. The selection of AWJM parameters like waterjet pressure (WP), abrasive flow rate (AF), traverse speed (TS), stand-off distance (SoD) and are vital for producing a better cut surface quality while machining Aluminum-based composites. The work aims to perform machining on Al6061/20%w/w SiCp metal matrix composite (MMC) and observe the responses such as surface roughness (SR), striation zone (SZ), and kerf angle (KA). Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array is employed to carry out the experimental trials. An integrated approach Taguchi-based simulated annealing algorithm (T-SAA) is revealed to arrive at the optimal machining condition. The confirmation trials were conducted at the optimal setting predicted by the proposed algorithm T-SAA to validate the efficiency of the approach in predicting the better machining condition. It was found that water pressure and traverse speed are the predominant parameters affecting the cut surface quality.KeywordsAbrasive watejet machiningMetal matrix compositeSimulated annealingDesign of experiments
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