In laser cutting, the cut quality is of great importance. Multiple non-linear effects of process parameters and their interactions make very difficult to predict cut quality. In this paper, artificial intelligence (AI) approach was applied to predict the surface roughness in CO2 laser cutting. To this aim, artificial neural network (ANN) model of surface roughness was developed in terms of cutt...

Article history: Received: 19.02.2013. Received in revised form: 29.03.2013. Accepted: 29.03.2013. There could be different procedure variants of chip removal by the applied kinematic relations in turning operations. Recently, some research and analysis of these variants have come to the front since turning can replace grinding in precision machining operations due to the development of tools w...

This paper presents a novel control architecture system which is composed of a multi-objective cost function which Pareto optimises the programming of cutting parameters while adapting the milling process to new cutting conditions if new constraints appear. The paper combines a self-optimised module which looks for and finds Pareto optimal cutting parameters according to multi-objective purpose...

The surface motif combination, ISO 12085:1996, is a method of analyzing surface texture alternatively to the central line system ‘M’. It gives a graphical evaluation of surface profile using mainly six parameters without filtering waviness from roughness. Another functional roughness characterization is introduced by the DIN 4776 and ISO 13565-2 standards through the ‘’Rk’’ parameters, which de...

The experimental investigations of the tool wear in turning of EN 31 alloy steel at different cutting parameters are reported in this paper. Mathematical model has been developed for flank wear using response surface methodology. This mathematical model correlates independent cutting parameters viz. cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut with dependent parameters of flank wear. This model is...

Advancement in machining technology of curved surfaces for various engineering applications is increasing. Various methodologies and computer tools have been developed by the manufacturers to improve efficiency of freeform surface machining. Selection of the right sets of cutter path strategies and appropriate cutting conditions is extremely important in ensuring high productivity rate, meeting...

In the field of mechanical engineering, engineers are always looking for ways to improve the properties of materials. Cryogenic treatment of tooling steels is a proven technology to increase wear resistance and extend intervals between component replacements. The main idea of this paper is to apply Taguchi method to optimize cutting parameters in turning operation using cryogenic treated (CT) a...

Lasers are widely used in industry as cutting tools due to ultra flexibility of the cutting conditions, obtaining high quality end product, quick set up, non-mechanical contact between the workpiece and the tool, and small size of the heat affected zone. In the present study, laser gas assisted cutting process is examined. Statistical method based on factorial analysis is introduced to identify...

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based techniques have become increasingly available to simulate metal cutting process and offer several advantages including prediction of tool forces, distribution of stresses and temperatures, estimation of tool wear, optimization of cutting conditions, tool edge geometry and coatings, and determination of residual stresses on machined surfaces. However, accuracy...