Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode

This article discusses the optimization of sinker electrical discharge machining (sinker EDM) processes using SPHC material that has been hardened. The sinker EDM method is widely employed, for example, in the production of moulds, dies, and automotive and aeronautical components. There is neither c...

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Main Authors: Sumanto, ., Acim, Maulana, Dodi, Mulyadi, Khoirudin, ., Siswanto, ., Sukarman, ., Ade, Suhara, Safril, .
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Published: Indonesian Institute of Science, Universitas Andalas 2022
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author Sumanto, .
Acim, Maulana
Dodi, Mulyadi
Khoirudin, .
Siswanto, .
Sukarman, .
Ade, Suhara
Safril, .
author_facet Sumanto, .
Acim, Maulana
Dodi, Mulyadi
Khoirudin, .
Siswanto, .
Sukarman, .
Ade, Suhara
Safril, .
author_sort Sumanto, .
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description This article discusses the optimization of sinker electrical discharge machining (sinker EDM) processes using SPHC material that has been hardened. The sinker EDM method is widely employed, for example, in the production of moulds, dies, and automotive and aeronautical components. There is neither contact nor a cutting force between the electrode and the work material in sinker EDM. The disadvantage of the sinker EDM is its low material removal rate. This work aims to optimize the material removal rate (MRR) using graphene electrodes in a rectangular configuration. The SPHC material was selected to determine the optimum MRR model of the sinker EDM input parameter. The Taguchi experimental design was chosen. The Taguchi technique used three input parameters and three experimental levels. Pulse current (I), spark on time (Ton), and gap voltage were among the input parameters (Vg). The graphite rectangle was chosen as an electrode material. The input parameter effect was evaluated by S/N ratio analysis. The result showed that pulse current has the most significant impact on material removal rate in the initial study, followed by spark on time and gap voltage. All input parameters are directly proportional to the MRR. For optimal material removal rate, the third level of pulse current, spark on time, and gap voltage must be maintained. In addition, the proposed Taguchi optimization model could be applied to an existing workshop floor as a simple and practical electronic tool for predicting wear and future research.
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spelling ump-406212024-04-30T06:35:52Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40621/ Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode Sumanto, . Acim, Maulana Dodi, Mulyadi Khoirudin, . Siswanto, . Sukarman, . Ade, Suhara Safril, . T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics This article discusses the optimization of sinker electrical discharge machining (sinker EDM) processes using SPHC material that has been hardened. The sinker EDM method is widely employed, for example, in the production of moulds, dies, and automotive and aeronautical components. There is neither contact nor a cutting force between the electrode and the work material in sinker EDM. The disadvantage of the sinker EDM is its low material removal rate. This work aims to optimize the material removal rate (MRR) using graphene electrodes in a rectangular configuration. The SPHC material was selected to determine the optimum MRR model of the sinker EDM input parameter. The Taguchi experimental design was chosen. The Taguchi technique used three input parameters and three experimental levels. Pulse current (I), spark on time (Ton), and gap voltage were among the input parameters (Vg). The graphite rectangle was chosen as an electrode material. The input parameter effect was evaluated by S/N ratio analysis. The result showed that pulse current has the most significant impact on material removal rate in the initial study, followed by spark on time and gap voltage. All input parameters are directly proportional to the MRR. For optimal material removal rate, the third level of pulse current, spark on time, and gap voltage must be maintained. In addition, the proposed Taguchi optimization model could be applied to an existing workshop floor as a simple and practical electronic tool for predicting wear and future research. Indonesian Institute of Science, Universitas Andalas 2022 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_sa_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40621/1/Enhancement%20material%20removal%20rate%20optimization%20of%20sinker.pdf Sumanto, . and Acim, Maulana and Dodi, Mulyadi and Khoirudin, . and Siswanto, . and Sukarman, . and Ade, Suhara and Safril, . (2022) Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode. Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri, 21 (2). pp. 87-96. ISSN 2442-8795. (Published) https://doi.org/10.25077/josi.v21.n2.p87-96.2022 https://doi.org/10.25077/josi.v21.n2.p87-96.2022
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Sumanto, .
Acim, Maulana
Dodi, Mulyadi
Khoirudin, .
Siswanto, .
Sukarman, .
Ade, Suhara
Safril, .
Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title_full Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title_fullStr Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title_full_unstemmed Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title_short Enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker EDM process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
title_sort enhancement material removal rate optimization of sinker edm process parameters using a rectangular graphite electrode
topic T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
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