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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 659, 2025
The 7th International Conference on Green Environmental Engineering and Technology (IConGEET2025)
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| Article Number | 04005 | |
| Number of page(s) | 11 | |
| Section | Green Technologies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202565904005 | |
| Published online | 20 November 2025 | |
Kerf Angle of Inconel 718 Under Non-Traditional Machining – Optimized Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
1 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Bahrain Polytechnic, Isa Town 33349, Kingdom of Bahrain
* Corresponding author: hayatihalim@uitm.edu.my
Machining Inconel 718 requires high dimensional accuracy due to its use in critical applications such as aerospace and power generation. Abrasive Water Jet Cutting (AWJC) offers a non-traditional alternative, utilizing high-pressure water mixed with abrasives for material removal. This study investigates the kerf angle of Inconel 718 under AWJC using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Box-Behnken Design (BBD). The effects of traverse speed (40% - 80%), abrasive mass flow rate (300 g/min - 800 g/min), and stand-off distance (5 mm - 15 mm) were analyzed. Results showed kerf angles ranging from 0.568º to 1.646º. ANOVA revealed that stand-off distance had the most significant influence, contributing 85.92% to kerf angle variation. Optimization suggested the minimum kerf angle (0.56º) is achievable at 40.57% traverse speed, 627.41 g/min abrasive flow, and 5.335 mm stand-off distance. Validation yielded a 3.11% error between predicted and actual results. These findings aid in optimizing AWJC processes for enhanced precision in Inconel 718 machining.
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