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46 articles for “drilling parameters”
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Flexural Strength and Drilling Parameter of Natural Fiber Composites with Usage of Epoxy Resin
Abstract: An attempt that has been made to take use of the advantages offered by natural composite materials in light of the fast advancement of research and development in this field over the course of the previous two decades, from the laboratory to the factory floor. During the manufacturing process of laminates, polymer matrices are used, while cotton, jute, and sisal are utilised as reinforcing materials. Epoxy resin is used to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 37–45 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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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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Estimation of Dulling Rate and Bit Tooth Wear Using Drilling Parameters and Rock Abrasiveness
Abstract: Optimisation of the drilling operations is becoming increasingly important as it can significantly reduce the oil well development cost. One of the major objectives in oil well drilling is to increase the penetration rate by selecting the optimum drilling bit based on offset wells data, and adjust the drilling factors to keep the bit in good condition during the operation. At the same time it is important to predict the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–20 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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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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Optimization of Drilling Parameters on Hemp-Pineapple Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Composites are tailor made heterogeneous materials to meet desired mechanical properties for intended applications. Among all the composites, fiber reinforced composites gained wide attention because of ease in synthesis and light weight. Issues such as delamination and surface finish during drilling of composites offers challenges. The present investigation uses design of experimentation method for setting processing parameters such as drill diameter, feed, rotation speed for evaluation of minimum surface roughness …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network Modelling to Optimize Micro-Drilling Parameters of ECDM of Developed Novel Zn/(Ag+Fe)-MMC
Abstract: Several engineering fields have increased their use of metal matrix composites (MMCs) in the past few years. Due to the increase in composites, the demand for accurate machining has also become important. Specifically, pertaining to biomaterial applications, accuracy factor with desired surface finish is critical. While the near-net shape manufacturing process has advanced, MMCs frequently require post-mould machining to achieve surface quality, and dimensional tolerances. In the present study, a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 01–13 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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Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Drilling Fluid and Its Effects on Water Quality Discharged in (Okoroagu River) in Etche LGA of Rivers State
Abstract: The study evaluated the surface water quality of Okoroagu River, Niger Delta of Nigeria, in order to determine the water quality index. Water samples were collected at five sampling points of the Okoroagu river. The results revealed that the Physicochemical and heavy metals parameters exceeded the NSDWQ and WHO recommended permissible limits except for TDS, pH, EC, Zinc, Chromium, Nickel and Manganese whicht were within the acceptable limit. The water …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–44 Read article
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A Review Report for Study of Dry Drilling on Completely Different Materials Exploitation Numerous Machining Strategies
Abstract: Metal drilling processes are influential due to increased end user demands for quality of metal drilling related fabrication, which reduces tool wear and improves product surface roughness that has driven the metal drilling industry to continuously advance in quality control of machining processes. The primary objective of this paper is to observe the effects of drilling framework like spindle speed, feed rate, temperature and also improve the production facilities. Bountiful …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 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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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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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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EFFECT OF DRILING PARAMETERS ON HOLE POSITION TOLERANCES
Abstract: Drilling is one of the important machining process widely used in all type of industry. In aerospace industry the drill hole dimensions are very critical and one has to control the drilling parameters to maintain the desired hole characteristics. In the present project work, focus is made to study the effect of drilling parameters namely spindle speed, feed and drill diameter on Cylindricity, Circularity, Concentricity along X axis and Concentricity …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 51–61 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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Drilling of Composite Materials: A Review
Abstract: In today’s world composites are replacing metals due to their superior properties such as light weight; low wear rate etc. Composites are widely used in automobile, aerospace and aircraft structural components. While drilling composite laminates, because of high hardness, they are difficult to machine, which results in low drilling efficiency and undesirable drilling induced delamination. The present paper is intended to focus on review of various works reported on drilling …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Effect of machining parameters on the tool wear in drilling of 3D PF C/C composite
Abstract: Carbon–carbon (C/C) composites are broadly used in aerospace, defence, shipbuilding, chemical, and nuclear industries owing to their high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios. However, they are brittle, anisotropic and non-homogeneous in nature, making them difficult to machine. Incorrect machining parameters can cause defects such as burrs, delamination, and fibre bundles pullout. This paper aims to study the hole surface and tool wear during drilling of 3D pierced fabric (PF) carbon-carbon (C/C) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 269–281 Read article
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Fabrication and drilling characterization of Hemp & Grewia-Optiva hybrid composite and comparison with ANN model
Abstract: In recent days the use of natural fibers has increased over synthetic fibers due to various advantages. The alkali treatment for these natural fibers further improves the adhesion between fiber and matrix and greatly enhances the mechanical properties of the composite. The present study involves the fabrication of a hybrid composite using the alkali-treated (5% NaOH concentration) natural fibers – Hemp &Grewia-optiva as reinforcement material and epoxy as a matrix …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 138–146 Read article
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A Review on Hole Making in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Laminates
Abstract: AbstractThe existence of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) laminates in the world since 1940s, and its application is till date growing continuously. The research papers published in this field focused on the manufacturing of laminates to its final uses. The FRPs can be manufactured by various processes, but its assembly of laminated product required a hole. Hole in laminate may be produced by means of conventional or unconventional machining. Major attention …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 44–51 Read article