Application of Taguchi Method for Cutting Force Optimization in Metal Machining

Abstract

To evaluate and optimize the cutting process from the effective, qualitative and economic point of view, the detailed knowledge about size, direction and orientation of cutting forces is necessary. Cutting forces are an important indicator of machining performance. It helps to understand every single action which occurs during the machining process. In this study, the influence of selected cutting parameters (cutting speed and feed rate) on the behavior of cutting force components were experimentally investigated. AlMgSi1 aluminum alloy (EN AW 6082) was milled in dry and wet machining conditions utilizing uncoated sintered carbide end mills with a different helix angle. Cutting force components were measured and statistically analyzed with using of ANOVA.