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Optimization of Machining Parameters for Enhanced Performance of Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Composites Using Design of Experiments

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  • Manoj Nikam

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Hamad A. Al-Lohedan

    (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Faruq Mohammad

    (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Surekha Khetree

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Vinayak Patil

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Girish Lonare

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Firdos Jahan Khan

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Govind Jagatap

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India)

  • Jayant P. Giri

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur 441110, Maharashtra, India)

  • Ankit D. Oza

    (Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India)

  • Manoj Kumar

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad 201009, Uttar Pradesh, India)

  • Rajkumar B. Chadge

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur 441110, Maharashtra, India)

  • Ahmed A. Soleiman

    (College of Sciences and Engineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813, USA)

Abstract

A high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, fatigue resistance, a low coefficient of thermal expansion, and tailorable properties make glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) a popular choice for a wide range of applications, including aircraft structures, automobile chassis, and shipbuilding. However, milling GFRP composites is challenging because of their heterogeneous nature and two-phase structure, which lead to high cutting forces and delamination. A statistical experiment was carried out using the Taguchi design of experiments to investigate the effect of machining settings on GFRP composite performance metrics such as surface delamination, surface roughness, and material removal rate. The L27 orthogonal array was used for the experiment, and it served as the foundation for the choice of material, input variables, levels, and output response variables. The experiment’s outcomes were analysed using MINITAB software® 18 Version and the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) method. Based on the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, the ideal conditions were selected, and confirmation studies were carried out to ensure their applicability. In order to identify the ideal circumstances for the manufacturing and machining parameters, the data were normalised to a range from zero to one. To overcome the difficulties involved in milling GFRP composites, a thorough investigation and optimisation of the manufacturing process factors and machining settings is essential.

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  • Manoj Nikam & Hamad A. Al-Lohedan & Faruq Mohammad & Surekha Khetree & Vinayak Patil & Girish Lonare & Firdos Jahan Khan & Govind Jagatap & Jayant P. Giri & Ankit D. Oza & Manoj Kumar & Rajkumar B. Ch, 2023. "Optimization of Machining Parameters for Enhanced Performance of Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Composites Using Design of Experiments," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-21, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:16:p:12372-:d:1217260
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