Optimization of EDM Parameters on Nonconductive Ceramics Using Grey Relational Analysis

摘要：

The purpose of this work was to optimize the electrical discharge machining (EDM) parameters of electrically nonconductive ceramics ZrO2 and Al2O3 using grey relational analysis. The multiple performance characteristics associated with the EDM process such as the material removal rate, electrode wear rate, and surface roughness were explored through an experimental study according to an L18 orthogonal array based on the Taguchi experimental design method. During the EDM process, the machining surfaces of nonconductive ceramics were covered with assisting materials Al and Cu foils to attain the threshold of electrical conductivity for EDM process. Moreover, analysis of variance was conducted to examine the significant machining parameters crucially affecting the multiple performance characteristics. In addition, the optimal combination levels of machining parameters were also determined from the response graph of grey relational grades for each level of machining parameters.

关键词： Grey relational analysis Multiple performance characteristics Nonconductive ceramics Material removal rate Electrode wear rate Surface roughness Electrical discharge machining

作者: Y.C. Lin H.M. Chow D.A. Wang Y. F. Chen Y.J. Lin

作者单位: Graduate School of Vehicle & Mechatronic Industry, Nan Kai University of Technology, Caotun, Nantou Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nan Kai University of Technology,Caotun, Nantou 54243, Taiwan

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: The 16th International Symposium on Electromachining(第16届国际电加工会议)

会议地点: 上海

会议语种:英文

页码: 33-39

在线出版日期: 2010-04-19（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）