Optimization of EDM process for multiple performance characteristics using Taguchi method and Grey relational analysis

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volumn 24, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 1083-1090

  Jung, Jong Hyuk ^a   Kwon, Won Tae ^a  

^a University of Seoul   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Electrical discharge machining (EDM); Grey relational analysis; Taguchi method

Indexed keywords

AVERAGE DIAMETER; ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING; ELECTRODE WEAR; FEED-RATES; GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS; INDUSTRIAL FIELDS; INPUT VOLTAGES; MACHINING PARAMETERS; MICRO HOLES; NON-CONVENTIONAL MATERIALS; OPTIMAL MACHINING; OPTIMAL MACHINING PARAMETERS; PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS; PROCESS CHARACTERISTICS; SPINDLE SPEED;

ASPECT RATIO; CAPACITANCE; ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING; MACHINERY; MACHINING CENTERS; OPTIMIZATION; PRESSURE DROP; TAGUCHI METHODS;

ELECTRIC DISCHARGES;

EID: 77953054049     PISSN: 1738494X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12206-010-0305-8     Document Type: Article

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