Application of Taguchi’s Orthogonal Array and S/N Ratio on Surface Roughness Optimization

Abstract

Surface finish plays an important role in making quality products in the manufacturing sector. A turning experiment is conducted by cutting tool of nose radii (1 mm and 0.65 mm) to find its influence on surface roughness. Eight experiments were performed with Taguchi’s Orthogonal Array (OA) technique. The prime objective was to investigate the tool nose radius effects in the prediction of the optimum value of surface roughness. Cutting speed (V), feed (F), depth of cut (D), and tool nose radius (NR) were selected for the experimental work having two levels each. To find out the influential parameters analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out. Signal to noise ratio and average performance graph was analyzed to obtain optimum response values. The results concluded that the large nose radius develops a superior finish in comparison to the smaller one.