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Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Affilated by UGC, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,
India, Pincode : 226026. E-mail: santoshpatel.patel98@gmail.com
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Project Guide, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Affilated by UGC, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,
Pincode : 226026.
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Co-Guide,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Affilated by UGC, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,
Pincode : 226026.
Abstract - This thesis undertakes a comparative analysis Carbide inserts exhibit a significantly higher MRR,
of the material removal rate (MRR) of AA6063 precisely 19.43% greater, compared to those machined
Aluminium Alloy, specifically when machined using with PVD Coated Cemented Carbide inserts.
CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts and PVD The implications of these findings are twofold, they
Coated Cemented Carbide inserts on a CNC lathe. The highlight the efficiency and effectiveness of CVD
primary objective of this study is to identify the most Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts for machining
effective tool coating method in terms of MRR. The AA6063 Aluminium Alloys, and they contribute to the
research conclusively demonstrates that the MRR ongoing development of improved tool coating methods.
achieved with CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts By employing these advancements, machining
surpasses that of PVD Coated Cemented Carbide industries can enhance operational efficiency, reduce
inserts. costs, and ultimately improve the quality of final
The experimental work involved maintaining consistent products. These insights hold immense value for tool
machining parameters while systematically varying the manufacturers and machining industries seeking to
tool coating method. The MRR was meticulously optimize their processes and make informed decisions
measured and meticulously analyzed using G*Power when selecting the most suitable tool coating method.
software, which was instrumental in determining the Furthermore, future research endeavors can explore
appropriate sample size. Utilizing a power level of 0.8, the wider application of these coatings to diverse
an effect size of 0.8, and a significance level of 0.05, it materials and investigate their impact on various
was established that a total sample size of 42 machining parameters, thereby expanding the collective
participants, divided equally into two groups of 21 knowledge surrounding tool coating technology.
participants each, was required. The variation in
experimental data from both tools was subsequently Keywords:- Aluminium Alloys AA6063, CVD Coated
analyzed using Statistical Analysis Software. Tungsten Carbide inserts, PVD Coated Cemented
Upon conducting the statistical analysis using SPSS Carbide inserts, G*Power software, Statistical Analysis
Software, it was determined that the mean and Software (SPSS)
standard deviation for Group 1 were calculated as
0.04921 and 0.010245, respectively. Conversely, for
Group 2, the mean and standard deviation were found
to be 0.05877 and 0.014558, respectively. The
experimental results unequivocally demonstrate that
the samples machined with CVD Coated Tungsten I – INTRODUCTION
The machining industry is an integral part of modern lower than other metals such as steel and copper.
manufacturing, and it plays a vital role in the production of Therefore, using this alloy in research project can
a wide range of products used in our daily lives. The help to reduce the overall weight of product,
selection of the right tool and tool coating is essential in which can be beneficial in industries such as
achieving the goals of the manufacturing process, including aerospace, automotive and construction.
efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality. Among 3. Aluminium Alloy 6063 is easily extruded, which
the various materials used in the manufacturing process, makes it easy to manufacture into various shapes
Aluminium Alloys are widely used due to their desirable and sizes. The alloy can be formed into intricate
properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio, shapes with high precision, which makes it ideal
corrosion resistance, and good thermal conductivity. In for applications that require complex designs.
order to effectively machine Aluminium Alloy, tool Additionally, the alloy can be easily machined,
coatings are used to improve tool life, increase cutting welded and brazed, which makes it easy to
speed, and improve the surface finish of the machined assemble into the final product.
component. 4. Aluminium alloy 6063 has excellent thermal
Solid tungsten carbide inserts are commonly used in the conductivity, making it ideal for applications that
machining of Aluminium Alloy due to their hardness, require efficient heat dissipation. The alloy can
toughness, and wear resistance. However, the effectiveness conduct heat quickly and evenly, which helps to
of solid tungsten carbide inserts and Cemented Tungsten prevent hot spots and maintain a consistent
Carbide inserts can be further improved through the temperature. This property makes it ideal for
application of tool coatings. Two of the most commonly applications such as heat sinks, where heat needs
used tool coating methods are Chemical Vapor Deposition to be dissipated efficiently.
(CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). CVD 5. Aluminium alloy 6063 is environmentally
coatings are produced by chemical reactions between a gas friendly, which is becoming increasingly
and the tool surface, resulting in a thin film coating with important in today's world. The alloy is fully
high adhesion to the substrate. PVD coatings are formed by recyclable, which means that it can be reused
the deposition of a thin film coating on the tool surface repeatedly without losing its properties.
through physical vaporization of the coating material. Additionally, the production of Aluminium alloy
In this study, we aim to compare the material removal rate 6063 requires less energy compared to other
(MRR) of Aluminium Alloys AA6063 using CVD Coated metals such as steel, which reduces the overall
Tungsten Carbide inserts with PVD Coated Cemented carbon footprint.
Carbide inserts while CNC turning. The objective of this 6. In conclusion, Aluminium alloy 6063 is an
research is to determine the most effective tool coating excellent material for various industrial
method in terms of MRR, surface finish, and wear applications due to its unique properties and
resistance. This research will contribute to the development characteristics. Using this alloy in research project
of new and improved tool coating methods for the can provide many benefits such as corrosion
machining industry, which will help improve efficiency, resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of
reduce costs, and enhance the quality of the final product. manufacture, thermal conductivity and
environmental friendliness. Therefore, if research
A. JOB MATERIAL - Aluminium alloy 6063 is a project requires a material with these properties,
popular material for various industrial applications due Aluminium alloy 6063 can be a great choice.
to its unique properties and characteristics. In this
study, we will discuss the reasons for using aluminium B. TOOL MATERIAL - Tungsten carbide and Cemented
alloy 6063 in research projects. Carbide cutting tools are widely used in the
manufacturing industry due to their high hardness, wear
1. Aluminium Alloy 6063 has excellent corrosion resistance, and toughness. Two popular methods for
resistance properties, making it ideal for coating the tools are Chemical Vapor Deposition
applications in harsh environments. The alloy (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
contains magnesium and silicon, which are known
for their corrosion-resistant properties. When C. PROBLEM STATEMENT - The problem addressed
exposed to harsh conditions such as saltwater or in this thesis is the inefficiency of the machining
acidic solutions, the alloy forms a thin protective process for aluminium alloy AA6063. Despite the
layer on its surface preventing further corrosion. widespread use of Aluminium Alloys in industries such
2. Aluminium Alloy 6063 has high strength-to- as automotive, aerospace, and construction, the
weight ratio, which makes it a popular choice for machining of these materials is a complex and
applications that require high strength and challenging process due to their low thermal
stiffness, yet need to be lightweight. The alloy has conductivity, high chemical reactivity, and tendency to
a density of only 2.7 g/cm3, which is significantly form built-up edges.
Therefore, the problem statement for this thesis is to manufacturing costs, and optimize the selection of
investigate and compare the MRR of aluminium alloy cutting tool coatings for the machining of Aluminium
AA6063 when machined using CVD Coated Tungsten Alloys.
Carbide inserts and PVD Coated Cemented Carbide
inserts. By comparing the MRR of these two coatings,
the study aims to provide a better understanding of the E. LIMITATIONS - There are some limitations to this
relative performance of these coatings, and to identify study that need to be considered. These limitations
the optimal coating for machining Aluminium Alloys. include:
This will help to improve the efficiency of the
machining process and reduce manufacturing costs for 1. Material selection: This study focuses solely on
industries that use Aluminium Alloys. the machining of Aluminium alloy AA6063.
Therefore, the results may not be applicable to
D. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE - The primary objective of other materials or alloys. It is important to note
this research is to compare the material removal rate that the performance of cutting tool coatings may
(MRR) of Aluminium alloy AA6063 using CVD vary depending on the material being machined.
Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts and PVD Coated 2. Tool geometry: The study uses tungsten carbide
Cemented Carbide inserts coating during CNC turning. inserts and Cemented Carbide inserts with the
In particular, the study aims to achieve the following same geometry for both the CVD and PVD
research objectives: coatings. Different tool geometries may have
1. To conduct a comprehensive literature review on different effects on machining performance, and
the machining of Aluminium Alloys, the different this should be considered when applying the
types of coatings used on cutting tools, and their results to other tool geometries.
effects on machining performance. 3. Machining parameters: The study investigates
2. To design and carry out a series of experimental the MRR of Aluminium alloy AA6063 using
tests to investigate the MRR of Aluminium alloy CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts and PVD
AA6063 using CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide Coated Cemented Carbide inserts at specific
inserts and PVD Coated Cemented Carbide machining parameters. The results may not be
inserts. applicable to other machining parameters or
conditions, and therefore caution should be
3. To evaluate and compare the performance of the exercised when applying the results to different
two coatings in terms of MRR. machining conditions.
4. To analyze and interpret the experimental results 4. Surface finish measurement: The study uses
to identify the optimal coating for machining surface roughness as a measure of surface finish.
aluminium alloy AA6063 in terms of MRR. However, there are other factors that may affect
the surface finish, such as tool wear, cutting
5. To provide practical recommendations for the forces, and temperature. These factors were not
selection of the most suitable coating for solid investigated in this study, and therefore the results
tungsten carbide inserts when machining may not provide a comprehensive analysis of
Aluminium Alloys. surface finish.
6. To assess the economic implications of using the 5. Statistical analysis: The study uses statistical
optimal coating in terms of machining efficiency analysis to evaluate the results. However,
and manufacturing costs. statistical analysis has its limitations, and the
7. To identify potential areas for future research and results may not be applicable to individual
development in the machining of Aluminium machining operations or machines.
Alloys using solid tungsten carbide inserts. 6. Coating quality: The quality of the CVD and
PVD coatings may affect the performance of the
In summary, the research objectives of this study are to cutting tools. Although the coatings used in this
investigate the performance of CVD Coated Tungsten study were of high quality, the results may not be
Carbide inserts and PVD Coated Cemented Carbide applicable to coatings of lower quality.
inserts coatings on during the machining of Aluminium
alloy AA6063. The study aims to provide valuable 7. Cost considerations: The study does not consider
insights into the relative performance of these two the cost implications of using different cutting tool
coatings in terms of MRR and good surface finish. The coatings. While the results may provide insight
results of this study can be used to improve the into the optimal coating for machining Aluminium
efficiency of the machining process, reduce Alloy AA6063 in terms of MRR, the cost of the
coatings may affect their practical application in levels for each of these factors have been determined and
manufacturing processes. used to conduct the turning parameters for maximum
Overall, it is important to consider these limitations material removal rate on an EMCO Concept Turn. 105
when interpreting the results of this study and applying CNC lathe. SAE 1020 was used for machining, and a
them to other machining operations or materials. The carbide cutting tool was used. The MRR is monitored as
limitations of this study provide opportunities for future the goal of developing the optimal combination of cutting
research to address these issues and provide a more settings. This research presents an orthogonal array
comprehensive understanding of the performance of optimization strategy for maximizing MRR, and the results
cutting tool coatings during the machining of corroborate this.( Sayak Mukherjee et al. 2014 ) [5]. In this
Aluminium Alloys. work, EN19 material was machined utilizing a CNC lathe
II- LITERATURE REVIEW equipped with a physical vapour deposition coated
Chromium nitride drilling tool bit. The experiments were
carried out as per L9 orthogonal array with each
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS PAPERS:- Machining is an experiment performed under different conditions such as
essential process in manufacturing industries, where speed, type of drilling tool, and feed rate. The Taguchi
material removal is required to shape, form, or finish a method and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed
product. The selection of the cutting tool is crucial in by using MINITAB-15 software to identify the level of
determining the efficiency and effectiveness of the importance of the machining parameters on Surface
machining process. Solid tungsten carbide inserts are roughness (Ra), Machining time, and Material Removal
widely used in machining due to their high wear resistance Rate (MRR).( V.Balakumaran et al. 2015) [6]. The study is
and toughness. However, the performance of the tool can based on the machining process of making holes and it is
be improved by applying coatings to enhance its properties. essential for manufacturing Industries like Aerospace
In this study, the material removal rate (MRR) of an Industry, Automobile Industry, and Medical Industry. End
Aluminium Alloys AA6063 using two types of CVD milling of EN 31 Steel Alloy is carried out in this work
Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts and PVD Coated utilizing the Taguchi technique in order to optimize the
Cemented Carbide inserts was compared while CNC Milling process parameter and the Surface Roughness.
turning. A study highlights a multi-objective optimization (Pankaj Yadav et al.2015 ) [7].
problem by applying utility concept coupled with Taguchi
method through a case study in CNC end milling of UNS III - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
C34000 medium leaded brass. The study aimed at
evaluating the best process environment which could To Determine The Minimum Sample Size For The
simultaneously satisfy multiple requirements of surface Experiment:- In my study is to determine the minimum
quality. (Bharat Chandra Routara et al. 2010) [1]. This sample size required to perform the experiment.
research concentrates on the study and analysis of the Specifically, we will use the T-test to test the difference
improvement of the surface quality in the final milling between two independent means of two groups. By
operation of the metal Al/SiCp matrix composite.. These inputting the effect size, significance level, and power level
materials are selected as they are most widely used in into G*Power software, we can calculate the minimum
automobile and aerospace industry. This research sample size required to achieve our desired power level
document develops an improved mathematical model for while taking into account the variability of the data and the
the prediction of surface roughness (Ra) in the final milling size of the effect we are trying to detect.
of MMC Al/SiCp. The impacts of spindle velocity, feed
velocity, cutting depth and various percentages of silicon About G*Power Software:- Here we use G*Power
carbide weight are investigated on surface irregularity. (R. software to perform sensitivity analyses and also includes a
Arokiadass et al. 2011) [2]. In a previous an experimental range of graphical displays and charts that help to visualize
study has done through CNC Turning of EN24 Alloy Steel my results. These displays include power curves, which
– An Empirical Approach on Different Performance show the relationship between sample size and statistical
Parameters like Surface Roughness, Tool Wear Rate & power, and effect size plots, which show the effect size
Material removal rate with selection of various process required to achieve a given level of statistical power.
parameters such as velocity rate, feed rate, sample wear, Another useful feature of G*Power is its ability to perform
cutting depth. (Ashish Bhateja et al. 2012) [3]. Efficient sensitivity analyses. We can use G*Power to determine the
turning of high performance SS 316 austenite steel material effect of varying their sample size, effect size, or
can be achieved through proper selection of turning process significance level on their statistical power. This feature
parameters to minimize surface roughness and maximize allows to optimize my study design and determine the most
material removal rate.( NAVNEET K. PRAJAPATI et al. efficient way to detect a significant effect.
2013) [4]. In this article, the Taguchi method has been used To determine the minimum sample size for my experiment,
with L25 (5^3) Orthogonal Array for three parameters, I will need to input several parameters in G*Power
namely speed, advance and depth of cut. Five different Software.
critical t-value of 1.6838510 indicates that the difference
Input Parameters:- The power of a hypothesis test between the two means must be greater than this value in
is between 0 and 1; if the power is close to 1, the order to reject the null hypothesis with 95% confidence.
hypothesis test is very good at detecting a false null
hypothesis. Beta is commonly set at 0.2
The experimental result includes group statistics and an different tools, denoted as 1.0 (PVD Coated Cemented
independent samples test for the variable "MRR (g/s)" Carbide inserts) and 2.0 (CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide
(Metal Removal Rate in grams per second) using two inserts). Let's break down the information:
Table 4.1- MMR reading using PVD Coated Cemented Carbide inserts Top of Form
S.No Speed Dept Feed Weight Weight Weigh Tota M/C Material
(RPM) h of Rate Before After t loss l Time Removal
Cut (mm/rev) Machining Machining (gm) cycle (s) Rate
(mm) (gm) (gm) Time (g/s)
(s)
1 1000 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 33 29 0.047
2 1000 0.5 0.10 39 34 5 33 29 0.060
3 1000 0.5 0.10 39 35 4 33 29 0.047
4 1000 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 33 29 0.034
5 1000 0.8 0.10 38 35 3 33 29 0.034
6 1000 0.8 0.10 39 35 4 33 29 0.047
7 1000 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 33 29 0.047
8 1200 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 29 25 0.040
9 1200 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 29 25 0.040
10 1200 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 29 25 0.040
11 1200 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 29 25 0.040
12 1200 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 29 25 0.054
13 1200 0.8 0.10 39 34 5 29 25 0.069
14 1200 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 29 25 0.054
15 1400 0.5 0.10 39 35 4 26 22 0.062
16 1400 0.5 0.10 37 34 3 26 22 0.045
17 1400 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 26 22 0.045
18 1400 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 26 22 0.045
19 1400 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
20 1400 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
21 1400 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
S.No Speed Dept Feed Weight Weight Weigh Tota M/C Material
(RPM) h of Rate Before After t loss l Time Removal
Cut (mm/rev) Machining Machining (gm) cycle (s) Rate
(mm) (gm) (gm) Time (g/s)
(s)
1 1000 0.5 0.10 39 34 5 33 29 0.060
2 1000 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 33 29 0.047
3 1000 0.5 0.10 39 34 5 33 29 0.060
4 1000 0.5 0.10 38 36 2 33 29 0.021
5 1000 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 33 29 0.047
6 1000 0.8 0.10 39 34 5 33 29 0.060
7 1000 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 33 29 0.047
8 1200 0.5 0.10 39 35 4 29 25 0.054
9 1200 0.5 0.10 39 34 5 29 25 0.069
10 1200 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 29 25 0.054
11 1200 0.5 0.10 38 35 3 29 25 0.040
12 1200 0.8 0.10 40 34 6 29 25 0.084
13 1200 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 29 25 0.054
14 1200 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 29 25 0.054
15 1400 0.5 0.10 39 34 5 26 22 0.079
16 1400 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
17 1400 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
18 1400 0.5 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
19 1400 0.8 0.10 38 34 4 26 22 0.062
20 1400 0.8 0.10 38 33 5 26 22 0.079
21 1400 0.8 0.10 39 34 5 26 22 0.079
0.061784511784511
0.07 8
0.059308641975308
0.06 7
0.049158249158249
2
0.05 0.046871008939974
5 0.042613878246062
0.04 2
MMR
0.03 1000
0.039555555555555
6 1200
0.02 1400
0.01
0
0.5 0.8
0.10
RPM, Feed Rate, Depth of Cut
Figure 4.1 - PVD insert graph b/w MMR with 3 factors RPM, Feed Rate, Depth of Cut
Table 4.2- MMR reading using CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts
0.08
0.073007856341189
0.07 7
0.065993265993266
0.064246913580246
MMR
0.06 0.054370370370370
4 9
0.05
0.051128139633886
0.046871008939974 8
0.04 5
1000
0.03 1200
1400
0.02
0.01
0
0.5 0.8
0.10
RPM, Feed Rate, Depth of Cut
.
Figure 4.2 - CVD insert graph b/w MMR with 3 factors RPM, Feed Rate, Depth of Cut
0.06 0.05877
Table 4.3 -MMR Mean Value of Both Inserts 0.056
0.052 0.04921
MMR
0.048
0.044
CVD Coated Tungsten PVD Coated Cemented
Carbide inserts Carbide insert
Tool N Mean Std. Std. Figure 4.4 - Mean of both Tools with respect to MMR
Used Deviation Error
Mean
MR 1.0 21 .04921 .010245 .002236
R PVD
(g/s) Coated
CCI
2.0 21 .05877 .014558 .003177
CVD
Coated
TCI
0.016 0.014558
0.014
0.012 0.010245 CVD
MMR
0.01 Coated
0.008 Tungsten
Carbide
0.006 inserts
0.004 0.003177
0.002236
0.002
0
Max of Std. Error Mean Max of Std. Deviation
Figure 4.3 – Std. dev. and Std. Error Mean of both Tools
with respect to MMR
Levene's Test
for Equality t-test for Equality of Means
of Variances
Std. 95% Confidence
Mean
Sig. (2- Error Interval of the
F Sig. t df Differenc
Tiled) Differenc Difference
e
e Lower Upper
Equal
variance
.554 .461 -2.459 40 .018 -.009554 .003885 -.017405 -.001702
s
MRR assumed
Table– (g/s) Equal t-Test
for variance
-2.459 35.908 .019 -.009554 .003885 -.017433 -.001674
s not
assumed
Independent Samples Test of two group
CONCLUSION: The analysis suggests that the variances The results indicate a statistically significant disparity in
in the two groups are not significantly different. However, the Metal Removal Rate (MRR) between the two types of
the means of the groups do show a significant difference, tools. Assuming equal variances, the samples machined
indicating a systematic variation in the average values. The with CVD Coated Tungsten Carbide inserts exhibit a
mean value can be used to quantify and describe this 19.43% higher MRR compared to the samples machined
observed difference. with PVD Coated Cemented Carbide inserts.