Process Parameter Optimization of WEDM for AISI M2 & AISI H13 by Anova & Analytic Hierarchy Process

摘要

WEDM is a widely recognized unconventional material cutting process used to manufacture components with complex shapes and profiles of hard materials. In this thermal erosion process, there is no physical contact between the wire tool and work materials. AISI M2 and AISI H13 materials are taken for studyand molybdenum wire electrode diameter (0.18mm); experiment is conducted according to Taguchi?s L₁₆ OA, with input parameters as Peak current, Pulse on, Pulse off their response on MRR, Surface Roughness, Kerf width & Spark Gap is analysed to check the significance of each using ANOVA. Process parameter optimization is done by Analytic Hierarchy Process with the criteria Maximum MRR, minimum kerf and surface roughness. It is observed that for material AISI M2 at low value of peak current (1 A), pulse off (20μs) and pulse on (30μs) we can minimize surface roughness (3.30μm), kerf width (0.195 mm) and maximize MRR (0.022 g/min),from the selected levels whereas for material AISI H13 Peak current (1A), Pulse On (40μs) and high Pulse Off (30μs) we get better Surface roughness (3.71 μm), kerf width (0.196mm) and maximum MRR (0.020g/min), from the selected levels.