Implementation of Taguchi method in the optimization of roller burnishing process parameter for surface roughness

Abstract

Need of industrial growth for developing country gives rapid acceleration in the field of technical research. Industries are very much aware of producing mechanical component with good surface quality without allowing a margin of error. Among the different challenges of industry, surface quality is the key factor now a day’s which can be improved by a novel after machining process known as burnishing process. This paper is mainly concerned with the effect of different process parameter on the surface roughness of aluminum alloy and the optimization of response measure. To achieve the goal of proposed work first pilot experiment is intended to ascertain the range of different parameters required for the experimental design methodology. Analysis of variance and signal to noise ratio are applied as statistical analysis to find out the significant control factor and optimize the level. The result shows the optimum set of process parameter having a value of 850 RPM spindle speed, 8 mm interference, 0.024 mm/rev feed and 4 no. of tool pass predict 0.010 μm surface roughness value which is having a greater agreement with the experimental value.