Minimization of Milling-Induced Residual Stresses in AISI 1045 Steel: Process Optimization Using Design of Experiments Taguchi Method
Minimization of Milling-Induced Residual Stresses in AISI 1045 Steel: Process Optimization Using Design of Experiments Taguchi Method
Minimization of Milling-Induced Residual Stresses in AISI 1045 Steel: Process Optimization Using Design of Experiments Taguchi Method
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Residual stress is responsible for various engineering failures in cases where the magnitude of residual
stress exceeds the ultimate strength. With the aim of minimizing the residual stress induced in the
machining of AISI 1045 steel, different machining parameters (speed, feed, depth of cut) and the output
variables were experimentally investigated in this research. Series of specimens were produced using
different machining parameters, and the residual stress in each was measured. When a material is subjected
to external forces or thermal treatments, residual stresses can be introduced due to changes in the lattice
spacing of the material. These changes in lattice spacing are detected using a non-destructive method based
on the x-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The equipment used is iXRD with MGR40P- Stress measurement
system, PROTO CANADA make. The PROTO XRDWIN 2.0 software was an integral part of the XRD
machine, which records all the necessary data, calculations and provides the user with surface residual
stresses values. Data analysis and the process parameters were optimized using Taguchi L9 orthogonal
design of experiments. To determine the effects of the machining parameters on residual stress, Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA) was used. The results indicate that the feed rate is only statistically significant
parameter on the residual stress with the largest main effect. The optimal setup of machining parameters
that cause the lowest residual stress of 2 145.4 MPa was identified, with a speed of 710 m/min, a feed of
80 mm/min, and a DOC of 0.2 mm.
Table 4 Influence of process parameters on the residual stress and S/N ratio in TaguchiÕs L9 orthogonal array
Run Speed, m/min Feed, mm/min DOC, mm Residual stress, MPa S/N ratio, dB
examined. Figure 3 shows normal probability plot of residuals no apparent pattern, which indicates that the model makes
and residuals vs. fitted values plots and shows that the data are unbiased predictions. Particularly, it is observed that there is
adequate for this analysis. nothing unusual; the residuals are randomly distributed around
Normal probability plot shows the data were normally zero value, no trends or patterns, no residuals far away from the
distributed around the mean. The other plot of residuals vs. pattern; therefore, it can be concluded there is linear relation-
fitted values displays residual distribution around the fitted ship, the variance of the error is equal, there are no outliers, and
value. The residuals are randomly distributed around zero with the model makes unbiased predictions. The calculated residual
stress error value using the linear regression model is approx- 3.3 Optimum Set of Parameters
imately 40 MPa. Since the measured residual stress values are
To find the best set of process factor levels that produce the
in the range of hundreds of MPa, the error is relatively
least residual stress, a response surface model is developed,
moderate compared to the scale of the problem. It is worth
which represents the mathematical relationship between the
noting that the error suggests that the predictions might not be
process parameters and the resulting residual stress. Figure 4
highly accurate in cases when precision is crucial in AISI 1045
shows an optimal set of process parameter that produce
steel machining.
minimum residual stress in AISI 1045 steel.
These findings align with some earlier research where it is
It was observed that minimum residual stress of
concluded that feed rate is an influential factor on residual stress
145.4 MPa will be induced at speed of 710 m/min, feed of
in AISI 1045 steel (Ref 20), AISI 52100 (Ref 34), AerMet100
80 mm/min, and DOC 0.2 mm. These values represent the
steel (Ref 35), and some others (Ref 36). Some prior studies
optimized set of machining parameters for AISI 1045 steel, and
reported varying optimal parameters for minimizing residual
it is recommended to be implemented in manufacturing to
stress, suggesting that the specific machining conditions and
achieve minimal residual stress.
material properties might lead to different outcomes (Ref 36-
The predictive model is specific to AISI 1045 steel.
38). The possible reasons for these discrepancies could be
Engineers should interpret model predictions with certain
variations in material composition, machining techniques, or
caution. The predictive equations are recommended within
measurement methods, which highlight the need for context-
the range of process parameters studied but may not provide
specific investigations to yield more accurate and reliable
accurate predictions outside that range, especially for different
results (Ref 39).
materials or unaccounted environmental factors. Therefore,
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