Optimization of cutting parameters for turning Al-SiC(10p) MMC using ANOVA and Grey relational analysis

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 651-656

  Ramanujam, Radhakrishnan ^a   Muthukrishnan, Nambi ^a   Raju, Ramasamy ^b  

^a SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING   (India)

^b ANNA UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Grey relational analysis; Machining; Metal matrix composites; PCD; Specific power; Surface Roughness

Indexed keywords

EID: 79961042353     PISSN: 12298557     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-011-0084-x     Document Type: Article

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