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Optimization of Process Parameters for AISI 304 Using Micro-EDM Drilling Process Through Response Surface Method
Abstract: The increasing demand for micro-parts in high-tech products, such as micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) applications and micro-electronic devices, has driven significant advancements in micromachining technologies. Among the various micromachining processes, the fabrication of accurate microholes and pins is critical for the performance and reliability of miniature components. Micro-hole drilling plays a vital role by enabling the production of deep holes with excellent straightness, roundness, and surface quality. It is widely used …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Carbon-Glass Fiber Polymer Drilling Process Based on Fuzzy Grey Entropy Weighing Method
Abstract: In recent years, the machining characteristics of hybrid fiber polymer composites have garnered significant research attention due to their growing industrial applications. This study specifically focuses on the drilling of hybrid carbon-glass fiber reinforced (CGFR) epoxy composites, fabricated using the hand layup technique. The key machining characteristics evaluated in this drilling process include surface roughness and circularity error. The influence of critical drilling process parameters, such as spindle speed, drill …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 100–112 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for AISI 304 Using Micro-EDM Drilling Process: A Review
Abstract: Today, a variety of microparts are needed to fabricate high-tech items including MEMS applications and micro-electronic parts. The advancement of micromachining technology becomes ever more important in order to produce these micro parts. The creation of accurate holes and pins is one of themultiple processes in the micromachining process that is necessary for many small components. In order to create deeper, more straight holes, micro-hole drilling is utilized in a …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Parametric Study of Laser Drilling Process Using Multi Variable Regression Analysis
Abstract: The laser drilling process is an advanced manufacturing technique extensively employed for intricate and high-value components in aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries. Laser drilling technology offers opportunities to meet the contemporary demands of industries using a broad spectrum of engineering materials. However, this process encounters several engineering challenges such as thermal damage, dimensional inaccuracies, and the formation of a recast layer in the drilled components. This study focuses on examining …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1000–1015 Read article
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A Technical Review on the Wear Rate of Deep-Hole Drilling Process Based on BTA (Boring and Trepanning Association) Technique
Abstract: Deep-hole drilling of hard materials like carbon steel and super alloys like Inconel-718 is a very complicated process as the wear rate of BTA inserts is quite high as compared to other materials. In this review paper author aims to study the various factors affecting the wear rate and the type of wear occurring in different inserts used for deep-hole drilling of the above mentioned materials. It also emphasizes on …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Machining of AISI 1045 Stainless Steel by using Cryogenic Cooling of Micro EDM Drilling Process
Abstract: In this experimental work, the cryogenic cooling of the Micro-EDM (µEDM) drilling process for improving the performance and quality of micro holes. The controllable parameters such as the current (Ip), pulse on time (Ton), Pulse off time (Toff) and gap voltage (Vg) were chosen for further investigation. The Taguchi L27 orthogonal array is preferred to achieve the best experimental runs. Case hardened AISI 1045 stainless steel is selected to perform …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–37 Read article
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Effect of Drilling Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of LM6/B4C/Fly Ash Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This research seeks to assess the effect of process variables such as feed rate (FR), spindle speed (SS), drill material (DM) and reinforcement (R%) on surface roughness (SR) when drilling LM6/B4C/Fly ash hybrid composites. The stir casting process was used to fabricate the LM6/B4C/Flyash hybrid composites utilizing LM6 aluminum alloy as the matrix material and B4C/Fly ash as strengthening materials. Experiments were carried out using an L18 orthogonal array (OA) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 898–906 Read article
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Horizontal Wellbore Cleaning and Cement Placement Processes in Drilling and Completions Engineering Applications
Abstract: Mathematical modeling and simulations of complex coupled processes require both robust and accurate physics-based techniques. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have been used extensively in a wide range of fields such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing industries to name a few. Typically, processes during drilling and completion of wells involve modeling of complex rheology fluids, turbulence modeling, multiphase phenomena, and heat transfer. Each individual process could possibly result in a …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Different Aspects to Achieve the Hole Quality in Gun Drilling Machining
Abstract: The manufacturing industry is always trying to fulfill the requirement of various industries and developing facilities to manufacture the designed parts. Many applications for various industries demand for deep drill where the ratio of depth of the hole to the diameter is greater than twenty. Gun drilling, B.T.A. drilling and ejector drilling are the three drilling processes to make deep holes. In the gun drilling process the pressurized oil is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Response Surface Approach of Optimization to study the Effects of Drilling Parameters in AISI-304 Stainless Steel
Abstract: The effect of cutting parameters specifically cutting speed, feed rate, drill depth and drill diameter during drilling of AISI-304 stainless steel material on automatic radial drilling machine (RM-62) at different level presents in this work. All the cutting parameters are modeled using response surface methodology (RSM). The impact of cutting speed, feed rate, drill depth and drill diameter on the machining time, average roughness and peak roughness is examined. Finally, …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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A Ponder & Sedulousness Of Legion Shale Stabilizing Materials In Aqueous Based Drilling Fluid During The Process Of Borehole Strengthening
Abstract: Drilling fluid used while drilling the layers of shale will have the potential of reacting with water which tends to increase stickiness, induce swelling and promote sloughing of the borehole. This results in the reduction of drilling fluid circulation, increased mud loss, increase in torque and drag, reduction in lubricity. This will ultimately result in the increase of Non-Productive Time (NPT) during drilling which in turn increases Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Design and Development of Special Purpose Drilling Machine
Abstract: This paper presents the design and manufacture of an automated drilling machine based on microcontroller (Arduino) to produce holes (10mm depth) in the work pieces of stainless steel AISI304. The drilling machining process proposed for a cycle of drilling. The cycle process begins when the start switch is pressed on, the head motor drives the ballscrew on which the drilling motor is mounted, by this arrangement the z axis movement …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Investigation on Torque and Thrust Forces in Radial Drilling of Copper Alloys
Abstract: As a part of research over improvement of machining process; cutting forces, metal removal rate (MRR) and surface finish on mechanical elements has become quite significant in the operational and aesthetical point of view. To enhance accuracy and precision by adopting energy saving techniques, manufacturing firms are adopting automated systems in order to achieve manufacturing excellence. In the present work, the effect of various process parameters like spindle speed, feed, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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Development of Electrochemical Discharge Machine for Machining Non-conductive Materials
Abstract: Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is the hybrid machining process combination of electrodischarge machining and electrochemical machining process. ECDM is different machining process for micro-drilling and micro-grooving of variety of glasses, ceramics and composites. Electrochemical discharge machining also called as spark assisted chemical engraving (SACE). ECDM process is an effective and micro-machining process for non-conductive materials. It is used in micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) applications. ECDM parameters are material removing rate (MRR), …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Drilling Effect on Fiber Composites: A Review
Abstract: Composites laminates show immense mechanical properties like strength-to-weight ratio, damage tolerance, fatigue and corrosion resistance therefore conventional materials are replaced by composites in many areas such as automobile and aircraft structure. Machining of composites is very difficult than machining of a conventional material because composites are inhomogeneous and extremely abrasive. In production drilling is important machining process used to produce hole for riveted and bolted joint. There are many improvements …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Optimization of Multiple Performance Characteristics Using Desirability Function Analysis (DFA)
Abstract: In present days the manufacturers are facing many challenges in setting of optimal process parameters while machining in order to achieve multiple performance characteristics. The present work is to investigate the effect of the drilling process parameters on the multiple responses of Volume of material removal rate (VMRR) and surface roughness (Ra). The experiments were carried out on AA6082 material using taguchi’s L16 Orthogonal array with carbide twisted drills. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Intelligent Optimization of Drilling Parameters in Polymer Composites using Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Techniques
Abstract: The study tests different ways to use ML and metaheuristic algorithms to determine the best drilling parameters for polymer matrix composites. The research uses a composite matrix made from 55.25% vinyl ester, 44.0% Nickel–Phosphorous coated glass fiber and 0.75% Al₂O₃ nanowires which are tested for tensile strength (64.57 MPa), flexural strength (85.86 MPa) and impact strength (71.79 kJ/m²). By applying a Taguchi orthogonal array, it is observed that a slower …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1795–1810 Read article
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Utilizing Machine Learning to Evaluate the Connection between Poisson's Ratio and the Petrophysical Properties of Reservoir Rocks
Abstract: The Poisson's ratio is a crucial cornerstone, illuminating our understanding of geomechanical behaviour in wells during the dynamic drilling process and the inspiring recovery journey. This research rigorously employs machine learning methods to analyse the significant impact of geophysical parameters on the Poisson ratio in hydrocarbon reservoirs found in oil fields. The analysis utilized data from multiple oil and gas fields, highlighting the crucial relationships between the Poisson ratio, the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Drilling Parameters Optimization in LM6/B4C/Fly ash Hybrid Composites by Taguchi Technique
Abstract: Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) are challenging to machine due to its abrasive characteristics. Because of the broad adoption of MMCs, it is vital to create sufficient equipment to facilitate efficient manufacturing. The current study utilizes signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) analysis to determine the ideal machining parameters for drilling AMC’s. The goal with this study is to investigate the effect of feed rate (FR), drill type (D), speed (SS), reinforcing material R …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 890–897 Read article
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A REVIEW ON RECENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN MICROMACHINING AND MACHINABILITY OF Ti-6Al-4V
Abstract: Based on several literature examinations from past decades, it is clearly observed that limited research has been done till date concerning to micromachining and had a partial understanding of it with focus on miniaturized parts. This review article presents a complete comprehensive on machining process at micro level with attention in drilling for work horse of titanium alloys. The Ti and its alloys are the most attractive materials due to …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 Read article