Advances in Manufacturing ›› 2018, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (2): 155-175.doi: 10.1007/s40436-018-0214-0

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Comparative study on machinability improvement in hard turning using coated and uncoated carbide inserts: part II modeling, multi-response optimization, tool life, and economic aspects

Ramanuj Kumar, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Purna Chandra Mishra, Rabin Kumar Das   

  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar-24, Odisha, India
  • Received:2017-03-23 Revised:2018-01-16 Online:2018-06-25 Published:2018-06-27
  • Contact: Ashok Kumar Sahoo E-mail:aklala72@gmail.com
  • Supported by:
    This research is supported by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, India under research promotion scheme (RPS) project vide Ref No:8-154/RIFD/RPS/POLICY-4/2013-14. The authors express their gratitude and thank AICTE for granting financial support to carry out the research work.

Abstract: The present study focused on mathematical modeling, multi response optimization, tool life, and economical analysis in finish hard turning of AISI D2 steel ((55±1) HRC) using CVD-coated carbide (TiN/TiCN/Al2O3) and uncoated carbide inserts under dry environmental conditions. Regression methodology and the grey relational approach were implemented for modeling and multi-response optimization, respectively. Comparative economic statistics were carried out for both inserts, and the adequacy of the correlation model was verified. The experimental and predicted values for all responses were very close to each other, implying the significance of the model and indicating that the correlation coefficients were close to unity. The optimal parametric combinations for Al2O3 coated carbide were d1-f1-v2 (depth of cut=0.1 mm, feed=0.04 mm/r and cutting speed=108 m/min), and those for the uncoated tool were d1-(0.1 mm)-f1 (0.04 mm/r)-v1 (63 m/min). The observed tool life for the coated carbide insert was 15 times higher than that for the uncoated carbide insert, considering flank wear criteria of 0.3 mm. The chip volume after machining for the coated carbide insert was 26.14 times higher than that of the uncoated carbide insert and could be better utilized for higher material removal rate. Abrasion, diffusion, notching, chipping, and built-up edge have been observed to be the principal wear mechanisms for tool life estimation. Use of the coated carbide tool reduced machining costs by about 3.55 times compared to the use of the uncoated carbide insert, and provided economic benefits in hard turning.

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Key words: Machinability, Hard turning, Regression, Grey relational analysis, Tool life, Economic analysis