Analysis and optimisation of cutting parameters for surface roughness in machining Al/SiC particulate composites by PCD tool

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology

Volumn 37, Issue 1-2, 2010, Pages 117-128

  Palanikumar, K ^a   Shanmugam, K ^b   Davim, J Paulo ^c  

^a SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

^b ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY   (India)

^c UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Al SiC particulate composites; PCD tool; Response surface method; RSM; Surface roughness; Turning

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS; DIAMOND CUTTING TOOLS; GLASS CERAMICS; METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES; SILICON CARBIDE; SURFACE PROPERTIES; TURNING;

AL/SIC PARTICULATE COMPOSITES; CENTRAL COMPOSITE DESIGNS; CUTTING PARAMETERS; DESIRABILITY FUNCTION APPROACH; MACHINING CONDITIONS; PCD TOOLS; RESPONSE SURFACE METHOD; RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY;

SURFACE ROUGHNESS;

EID: 72049118441     PISSN: 02681900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijmpt.2010.029463     Document Type: Article

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