Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach
Micro slots and textures are created on Titanium (Ti) composites to improve its surface characteristics. Micro-textured Ti composites are generally recommended for bio implants, automobile, and aerospace components. In the current research, Ti-B _4 C nanocomposites were prepared by powder metallurgi...
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| description | Micro slots and textures are created on Titanium (Ti) composites to improve its surface characteristics. Micro-textured Ti composites are generally recommended for bio implants, automobile, and aerospace components. In the current research, Ti-B _4 C nanocomposites were prepared by powder metallurgical route. Micro slots were cut on the Ti-B _4 C surfaces by Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Technology by varying the current, pulse-ON time, and pulse-OFF time. Scanning electron microscopy and XRD analysis validates the uniform distribution and inclusion of B _4 C nanoparticles in Ti matrix. Response surface methodology was used to plan the experimental runs. Analysis of variance and desirability analysis were employed to identify the most suitable machining factors for obtaining the minimum surface roughness, lower kerf width and higher material removal rate (MRR). Increase in applied current and pulse-ON time, increases the MRR. Increase of pulse-OFF time from 50 μ s to 60 μ s gradually reduces the MRR and reduce the surface roughness of the cut slots. Contrastingly an increase in pulse-ON time increases the roughness due to an extensive melting and resolidification of Ti nanocomposites. The morphology of the WEDMed surface reveals the recast layer and localized melting zones on the cut surfaces. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9b1a56864d5143fc875b3733e4c58df72023-08-09T16:04:08ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912022-01-0191212500910.1088/2053-1591/acadd2Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approachVijaya Raja Ragavan G0Poovazhagan Lakshmanan1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1527-6547Mariyappan Mahalingam2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2912-9687Department of Production Engineering, Government college of Technology , Coimbatore-641013, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering , Kalavakkam, Chennai-603110, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering , Kalavakkam, Chennai-603110, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMicro slots and textures are created on Titanium (Ti) composites to improve its surface characteristics. Micro-textured Ti composites are generally recommended for bio implants, automobile, and aerospace components. In the current research, Ti-B _4 C nanocomposites were prepared by powder metallurgical route. Micro slots were cut on the Ti-B _4 C surfaces by Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Technology by varying the current, pulse-ON time, and pulse-OFF time. Scanning electron microscopy and XRD analysis validates the uniform distribution and inclusion of B _4 C nanoparticles in Ti matrix. Response surface methodology was used to plan the experimental runs. Analysis of variance and desirability analysis were employed to identify the most suitable machining factors for obtaining the minimum surface roughness, lower kerf width and higher material removal rate (MRR). Increase in applied current and pulse-ON time, increases the MRR. Increase of pulse-OFF time from 50 μ s to 60 μ s gradually reduces the MRR and reduce the surface roughness of the cut slots. Contrastingly an increase in pulse-ON time increases the roughness due to an extensive melting and resolidification of Ti nanocomposites. The morphology of the WEDMed surface reveals the recast layer and localized melting zones on the cut surfaces.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/acadd2Ti nanocompositespowder metallurgyWEDMdesirability approachsurface roughnesskerf quality |
| spellingShingle | Vijaya Raja Ragavan G Poovazhagan Lakshmanan Mariyappan Mahalingam Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach Materials Research Express Ti nanocomposites powder metallurgy WEDM desirability approach surface roughness kerf quality |
| title | Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach |
| title_full | Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach |
| title_fullStr | Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach |
| title_short | Examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro-slots cut on the surfaces of Ti-B4C nanocomposites by WEDM: a desirability approach |
| title_sort | examining the surface roughness and kerf quality of micro slots cut on the surfaces of ti b4c nanocomposites by wedm a desirability approach |
| topic | Ti nanocomposites powder metallurgy WEDM desirability approach surface roughness kerf quality |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/acadd2 |
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