Journal of Mechatronics and Automation
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2015)
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Table of contents
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Conversion of 4 Ton Hydraulic Press into Vertical Push down Type Broaching Machine
Abstract: Due to significant similarities, a hydraulic press can be converted to vertical push down broaching machine with a few modifications. A leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in India is selected for the study. Company produces power tiller, power reaper, garden tiller, mini tractor etc. from its four plants. This paper deals with a problem of periodically increasing machining cost of fuel cam of tiller (currently 7 Rs/cam). Due to the absence …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Implementation of CDM Based PID Controller for a Stable and Double Integrating Process
Abstract: In this paper an attempt has been made to design a PID controller for a double integrating process and shell and tube heat exchanger process based on coefficient diagram method (CDM). Ball and beam system (Linear process) and the heat exchanger systems (Non-linear process) are widely used as a bench mark control setup for evaluating various control strategies. Many PID controller designs are developed for stable system, however it is …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Determine Optimum Machining Conditions for Electrical Discharge Machining of the Heat Treatable Steel 42CrMo4 (Din 1.7225)
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) is a well-established machining option and a non-traditional machining process, in many manufacturing-related industries worldwide. It is found to be capable of machining geometrically complex or hard material components, which are specific and difficult-to-machine. In this study, the electrical discharge machining of 42CrMo4 with different electrode materials namely, copper, aluminum and tungsten carbide and process parameters was performed to explore the influence of EDM parameters on …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network Based Defect Prediction in Casting
Abstract: The main problems which are facing by most of the casting industries is loss of productivity which is due to casting defects occurred during the production time. The main casting defects are cracks, misruns, blowholes scabs and airlocks. Most of the investigations made in this area is only discussing the defects occurred after a cast is made and no method has yet been developed to prevent the defects before casting. …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Application of RSM on Performance Characteristics in Turning of Hard Porcelain Material
Abstract: This paper presents the effect of cutting parameters on Bending and Voltage during turning of Hard Porcelain Material on CNC turning machine (SINUMERIK802D). In this work, all the cutting parameters namely, Spindle speed, feed rate, angle of cut and depth of cut are modelled using Response surface methodology (RSM). The impact of all the cutting parameters on the Response parameters (Bending and Voltage) is examined. Finally, the result of developed …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Optimization of Milling Parameters Using Taguchi Method
Abstract: This paper discusses the use of Taguchi technique for minimizing the surface roughness in machining Aluminium 6061 alloy with carbide tool. The experimental study was carried out in a CNC vertical machining centre (VMC). The experiments have been planned using Taguchi’s experimental design technique. The machining parameters used are Depth of cut (doc), Spindle speed (N), and Feed rate (f). The effect of machining parameters on surface roughness is evaluated …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 50–55 Read article
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Effect of Various Process Parameters on MRR in Manual Air Plasma Arc Cutting of AISI 1017 Mild Steel using ANN
Abstract: As per recent industrial surveys it is investigated that manufacturing companies define the quality of thermal cutting process by the dimension of work material and cutting surface appearance. Therefore, the surface roughness and material removal rate (MRR) are primarily considered. In this work the effect of three input parameters air pressure (P), cutting current (I) and cutting velocity (v) on material removal rate (MRR) is obtained experimentally. An artificial neural …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–14 Read article