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Parametric Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Side Flushing form of Die Sink EDM of EN-31 Die Steel
Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most extensively used non-conventional material removal processes for manufacturing geometrically complex or hard material parts that are extremely difficult to machine by conventional machining process. EDM researchers have concentrated on achieving faster and more efficient metal removal rate coupled with a reduction in tool wear and improved surface characteristics. In this paper, the operating performance measures of side flushing type of electrical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Multi-response Optimization of Process Parameter of Spark Erosion Electric Discharge Machining Using Principal Component Analysis Coupled with TOPSIS
Abstract: Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is a thermo-electric non-traditional machining process in which material removal takes place through the process of controlled spark generation between a pair of electrodes submerged in a dielectric fluid. Due to difficulty in the availability of EDM, it is very complicated to determine optimal process parameters for improving performance. Therefore, optimization of process parameters is an important action in machining, especially for nontraditional machining procedures like …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Design and investigational study of drawability by varying blank holding force of rectangular drawn component
Abstract: The process of design and manufacturing of draw die has been carried out for rectangular shaped drawn component having thickness 1 mm of mild steel sheet has been utilized for blank material. In first phase, designed an inverted draw tool using CAD software Unigraphics NX which served the purpose of double action in a single stroke. The values of cutting force, FEA, blank holding force, tonnage of press and clearance …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Experimental and Computational Analysis of Parameters in Die-Sinking EDM Machine with AISI 316 Stainless Steel using TOPSIS
Abstract: This paper proposes an effective solution based on TOPSIS approach to determine the optimal process parameters in die sinking electrical discharge machining. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array is used to gather information regarding the process with less number of experimental runs. Experiments have been conducted using three process parameters such as peak current, gap voltage, pulse on time, with three levels are selected to optimize the multiple objectives. AISI 316 stainless …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Optimization of Performance Parameters for Material Removal Rate in Side Flushing Form of Die Sink EDM
Abstract: In the present scenario, electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a well-established machining option for manufacturing geometrically complex or hard material parts that are extremely difficult to machine by conventional machining processes. EDM researchers have explored a number of ways to improve the efficiency including some unique experimental concepts. The operating performance measures of side flushing type of electrical discharge machining process on EN-31 die steel using copper electrode are being …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Taguchi based Modeling and Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Die-Sink EDM
Abstract: With the increasing demand for new, hard, high strength, and temperature-resistant materials in various engineering applications, especially in the field of mold manufacturing, aeronautic, automobile and die manufacturing industries, the development and application of electro-discharge machining (EDM) has become increasingly important to machine such difficult to machine hard materials. In this paper, the machining of EN-31 Die steel using EDM with a copper electrode by using Taguchi’s experimental design and …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Combustion Characteristics of Waterlily (Nymphaea lotus Linn.) Briquettes
Abstract: The effect of binder types (bananas, yams, and cassava) and binders proportion on thermal properties of waterlily (Nymphaea lotus Linn.) briquettes were investigated. Peels from bananas, yams, and cassava were collected from agro processing cottage industry. The peels were washed, sun-dried, and ground using a disk mill and Tyler sieves to a particle sizes of 0.50 mm. The waterlily plants were collected from the river using a drag net, sun-dried, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Optimizing Die Corner Radius of Deep Drawing Die
Abstract: The process of deep drawing plays a vital role in the production process of different parts in various process environments. Even though there is lot of variations in the production of parts during deep drawing with conventional processes to the latest automations in the manufacturing. There is a need to develop different die designs by varying input processes parameters for the deep drawing process in an optimum manner. The objective …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Optimizing Die Corner Radius of Deep Drawing Die
Abstract: The process of deep drawing plays a vital role in the production process of different parts in various process environments. Even though there is lot of variations in the production of parts during deep drawing with conventional processes to the latest automations in the manufacturing. There is a need to develop different die designs by varying input processes parameters for the deep drawing process in an optimum manner. The objective …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Springback of High Strength Steel Sheet and Preventive Measures
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to improve the accuracy output of cold stamping product by accommodating springback. This is an experimental study to improve the accuracy of springback analysis and die compensation process during CAE of part. The springback shape and the target part are used to optimize the die surfaces compensating springback. This paper describes the springback behavior of HSS steel based on phenomenon and preventive measures based …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of CNC Wire Cut EDM for Oil Harden Non-Shrinking Steel: A Comparative Study
Abstract: There has been a rapid growth in the development of harder and difficult to machine metals and newly developed alloys. Conventional machining methods are not suitable and uneconomical for such materials, thus development starts for newer concepts in metal machining. It thus plays a major role in the machining of dies, tools, etc., made of tungsten carbide, hard steel, alloys used in the aeronautics industry. It is a great concern …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 44–58 Read article
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Optimizing Machinability in Wire EDM of AISI P20 Steel Employing Composite Material Wires with Hybrid Neural Network Approach
Abstract: AISI P20+Ni steel is extensively used for forging dies, plastic moulds, and automotive die components due to its excellent polishability, hardness, and homogeneity. This research utilizes Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) to process pre-hardened AISI P20+Ni steel, focusing on minimizing both recast layer thickness (RLT) and kerf width (KW). The performance of wires made from composite materials, including zinc-coated brass wire (ZBW), cryogenically treated ZBW (CZBW), and ultrasonic vibration-assisted brass …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1120–1133 Read article
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Experimental Evaluation and Optimization of Dry Drilling Parameters of Stainless Steel Using Different Drill Bit
Abstract: Drilling is one of the widely used in machining processes for various purposes. Stainless steel is frequently used in automotive, aircraft and aerospace and dies or mold industries, home appliances, medical and electrical equipment, but machining of stainless steel is difficult due to high tensile strength, high ductility, low heat conductivity and high fracture toughness. The cutting temperature at drill tool-chip interface affects drill hole quality, lowers the tool life, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Integration of Taguchi and MCDM Techniques for the Optimization of Experimental Parameters in Electrical Discharge Machining: A Research
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) represents a non-conventional approach to machining, particularly beneficial for processing hard-to-machine materials or components with high length-to-diameter ratios or intricate shapes. Widely employed across various industries such as automotive, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, and tool and die, EDM offers a unique method for achieving precise shapes and dimensions. Unlike traditional machining methods where form is attained through the interaction of the tool and workpiece, EDM operates without …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Fluid Flow and Solidification Analysis in Gravity Die Casting (GDC)
Abstract: Gravity die casting is a process wherein the fluid metal is poured into metallic moulds without application of any external force. The fluid metal enters the cavity by gravity method. In the design of dies for GDC, usage of “cores” is an important issue. The undercuts and the hollow shapes are produced with the help of additional mould parts called “cores”. For simple shapes without any under cuts the metallic …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Influence of EDM Process Parameters on MRR and TWR on Mild Steel and Cast Iron using Taguchi’s Method
Abstract: An alternative to conventional machining methods, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) uses electrical current for generating controlled sparks that erode surface of the material through thermal energy. Unlike traditional cutting processes, hard and electrically conductive materials with high precision can be machines very easily, which make it suitable for applications in tool and die manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries. Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and Material Removal Rate (MRR) for mild steel …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 614–627 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF STEELS ON HARDNESS IN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING
Abstract: Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is one of the most extensively used non-conventional machining processes. It uses thermal energy to machine all electrically conductive materials of any toughness and hardness for manufacturing of dies, aerospace parts. Since there is no direct contact between workpiece and tool electrode in EDM. Work material hardness is not a hurdle in machining by EDM, which is principally useful for machining of die profiles/ contours.This paper …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters in EDM Machine with AISI 304 Stainless Steel using TOPSIS
Abstract: The effective solution based on TOPSIS approach to determine the optimal process parameters in die sinking electrical discharge machining. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array is used to gather information regarding the process with less number of experimental runs. Experiments have been conducted using three process parameters such as peak current, gap voltage, pulse on time, with three levels are selected to optimize the multiple objectives. AISI 304 stainless steel as a …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Development of EDM Electrode by Powder Metallurgy Process
Abstract: The EDM electrode is specially made of tungsten powder by powder metallurgy process. Negative or reverse polarity is used for better results of layer deposition of electrode material of tungsten powder and carbon particles within the dielectric liquid used for machining. The work piece is of low carbon steel or HSS. It is observed that tungsten carbide layer deposited on the work piece has better performance characteristics for application. In …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 10–15 Read article