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Modeling and Optimization of Cut Quality Responses in Plasma Jet Cutting of Aluminium Alloy EN AW-5083
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Dejan, Marić Bogdan, Nedić Ivan, Samardžić Peko, Ivan |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The plasma jet cutting process has a high potential for the machining of aluminium and its alloys. Aluminium is well known as a highly thermally conductive and sensitive material, and because of that there exist uncertainties in defining process parameters values that lead to the best possible cut quality characteristics. Due to that, comprehensive analysis of process responses as well as defining optimal cutting conditions is necessary. In this study, the effects of three main process parameters—cutting speed, arc current, and cutting height—on the cut quality responses: top kerf width, bevel angle, surface roughness Ra, Rz, and material removal rate were analyzed. Experimentations were conducted on aluminium EN AW-5083. In order to model relations between input parameters and process responses and to conduct their optimization, a novel hybrid approach of response surface methodology (RSM) combined with desirability analysis was presented. Prediction accuracy of developed responses regression models was proved by comparison between experimental and predicted data. Significance of process parameters and their interactions was checked by analysis of variance (ANOVA). Desirability analysis was found as an effective way to conduct multi-response optimization and to define optimal cutting area. Due to its simplicity, the novel presented approach was demonstrated as a useful tool to predict and optimize cut quality responses in plasma jet cutting process of aluminium alloy. |
| Starting Page | 5559 |
| e-ISSN | 19961944 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ma14195559 |
| Journal | Materials |
| Issue Number | 19 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-25 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Materials Manufacturing Engineering Plasma Jet Cutting Cut Quality Aluminium Alloy Modelling Optimization |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
