Multi-Objective Optimization using Grey Relational Taguchi Analysis in Machining

Abstract

Multi-objective optimization is becoming important day by day due to increase in complexity of the processes and expectations of more reliable solutions. In view of the complexity of the process, controlling the machining parameters without compromising on the response parameters is a tedious process. In the recent approach, researchers have used many combinations of available techniques to solve multi performance characteristic problems depending upon the situation and accuracy desired in the results, to make the results more reliable. In this paper, the authors have pronounced and used a combination of grey relational and Taguchi based analysis to optimize a multi-objective metal cutting process to yield maximum performance of cutting tools in turning. Main cutting force, power consumption, tool wear and material removal rate were evaluated used L18 orthogonal array considering cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, using cryogenically treated and untreated tungsten carbide cutting tool inserts.