As any cutting process problem in machining may have some unique characteristics, it may be difficult to select a suitable optimization technique that provide acceptable and improved cutting conditions. This paper discusses the non-conventional optimization approaches for optimizing the cutting parameters in various machining processes such as turning, drilling and milling operations. Based on ...

The paper offers evidence on the feasibility of a newly proposed micro-machining process, which is motivated by the need to overcome the various limitations associated with μ-EDM and conventional ultra-short laser micro-machining processes. The limitations in μ-EDM and laser micromachining processes are mainly due to the requirement of a conductive electrode and workpiece, electrode wear and co...

The present work describes the evaluation of the conventional roughness parameters and fractal dimensions of the surface profiles generated by turning of brass with different machining conditions such as depth of cut, work-piece speed and feed rate. The surface roughness parameters on the generated-turned surfaces were measured with a stylus-type profilometer and processed through the dedicated...

Abrasive water jet machine (AWJM) is a mechanical base non-conventional machining process. This is process of removal of materials by impact erosion of high pressure (1500-4000 bar), high velocity of water and entrained high velocity of grit abrasives on a work piece. Experimental investigations were conducted to assess the influence of abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) process parameters on ...

Conventional machining is a form of subtractive manufacturing, in which a collection of material-working processes utilizing power-driven machine tools are used to remove undesired material to achieve a desired geometry. This paper presents an approach for comparison between turning center and vertical machining center by optimization of cutting parameters at cylindrical workpieces leading to m...

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is well established machining technique mainly used to machine complex geometries on difficult-to-machine materials and high strength temperature resistant alloys. In the present research, the objective is to study the shape of the electrode and establish the application of liquid nitrogen in reducing distortion of the electrode during electrical discharge m...

Sustainable production as a global word, content important elements on all the fields as well as machining processes. Machining can be performed either on conventional or nowadays modern CNC way. Novel machining processes are based on CNC programmable technologies containing elements as CAD, CAM, etc. To define sustainable production as the creation of goods, using processes and systems, we hav...

In this paper an attempt has been made to correlate the usefulness of electrodes made through powder metallurgy (PM) in comparison with conventional copper electrode during electric discharge machining. Experimental results are presented on electric discharge machining of AISI D2 steel in kerosene with copper tungsten (30% Cu and 70% W) tool electrode made through powder metallurgy (PM) techniq...

CNC machining simulation has been developed to validate NC codes and optimize the machining process. Conventional simulation systems are usually performed in virtual environments, and this has the limitation that the operator needs to transfer the knowledge from the software environment to the real machining environment. The ARCNC system is proposed in this paper where the operator can observe ...

Electrochemical micromachining (ECMM) is a non-conventional manufacturing method suitable for the production of microsized components on a wide range of conductive materials. ECMM improves dimensional accuracy and simplifies tool design for machining hard, high strength, heat resistant, and conductive materials into complex shapes. Extremely small interelectrode gaps of the order of few microns...