Abstract:
This paper reviews the optimization of cutting parameters for surface roughness in the turning process. Surface roughness is one of the most commonly used criteria to determine quality of a turned surface. The surface roughness of a turned surface is an important response parameter. Surface roughness contributes to better function or longer life span. It also contributes to abrasion resistance material and good wear resistance. Taguchi method is a powerful tool to design optimization for quality. It is used to find the optimal cutting parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and nose radius as the overall cost can be reduced. This paper gives some background of optimization technique applied to various turning processes for improving surface roughness.
