Measuring of Surface Roughness of Al-6061 Alloy by CNC Milling by using of Taguchi Method

¹ Department of Automobile Engineering, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India.
² School of Mechanical Engineering, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, India. jaskhera@gmail.com
³ Department of Structural Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq.
⁴ Department of Structural Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq.
⁵ School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bahra University, Waknaghat, Solan 173234, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Abstract

The paper discusses the critical importance of surface roughness measurement in CNC milling processes, particularly when working with Al- 6061 alloy. It highlights the challenges being faced by existing methodologies while assessing surface roughness accurately and it also emphasizes the need for a more systematic approach. Leveraging the Taguchi Method, the study aims to optimize surface roughness measurement parameters to improve machining outcomes. The novelty of the research lies in its application of the Taguchi Method to develop a projecting model specifically for optimizing roughness of surface of Al-6061 alloy in CNC Milling. By analyzing the factors influencing surface roughness and their interactions, the study aims to provide insights that can enhance machining accuracy and efficiency. The anticipated benefits of this research to the machining community include offering a more efficient and accurate approach to surface roughness measurement, thereby improving machining quality and productivity. The paper serves as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners looking to enhance their understanding and practices in the context of Al-6061 alloy machining. It’s noted that several factors, such as speed of the spindle,Cutting depth, cutting depth, geometry of the tool, and material stuffs, influence the final roughness of surface. In this Taguchi Method that implemented to address the challenge of finding optimized conditions for the best surface finish by identifying the optimal grouping of variable parameters.Overall, the paper presents a promising methodology to improving roughness of surface measurement in the CNC milling processes, particularly for Al-6061 alloy, and offers potential insights that could benefit the machining industry.Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals in the construction of airplanes, trucks, spaceships etc. where high strength and light weight are required. Aluminum is used here for the observation.