A Review on Optimization of Plasma Arc Cutting Parameters Using Taguchi Method for EN19

Abstract

The Last few years there is tremendous research in machining and development in technology. According to present scenario about competition growth in the market and to attain high accuracy now a days the nonconventional machining are become lifeline of any industry. One of the most important non-conventional machining methods is plasma arc cutting and also considered a challenging technology compared to its similar technology like oxy-fuel and laser cutting. It has high finishing and accuracy ability of machining any materials and to produce complex shape increases its demand in market. Optimization of Plasma arc cutting has always been an open research area for researchers. In thesis work literature has been studied in context to optimization of plasma arc cutting parameter. In order to achieve target and optimum results, Taguchi method employed. The suitable orthogonal array has been selected as per number of factors and there levels to perform minimum experimentation. The work pieces of EN19grade materials will be selected for experiment purpose. The optimum value will have been determined with the help of ANOVA Method. The aim of present article is to identify various process parameters and response variables which has significant effect on plasma arc cutting process.