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Optimal Abrasive Jet Machining Parameters for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics

  1. K. Prasanth Kumar Reddy Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University
  2. Shyam Prasad Kodali Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University
  3. N. Rajesh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
  4. T. Parameshwaran Pillai Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus
  5. B. Nageswara Rao Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University, Green Fields

Abstract

Abrasive jet machining (AJM) is a best choice for processing of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). Inherent to the nonlinear behavior of performance characteristics during repeated experiments are inevitable variations, attributed to measurement errors and unknown influencing input variables. This study employs the Taguchi method with an orthogonal array to systematically identify optimal input variables through a limited number of experiments. The paper introduces a direct and reliable Taguchi-based multi-objective optimization approach, aiming to determine a range of performance characteristics—such as material removal rate (MRR), overcut (OC), and taper cut (TC)—for optimal AJM parameters (including pressure, stand-off-distance, and nozzle diameter) specifically tailored for GFRP. The developed empirical relationships for MRR, OC, and TC in terms of AJM parameters were validated with experimental data. This research contributes to advancing the precision and efficiency of AJM processes for GFRP, providing valuable insights for industrial applications.

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