Department of Mechanical Engineering

Optimization of Machining Process Using Machine Learning

Batch Members: Under the Guidance of

S . Selvaram (730320114004) Mr. C . Sivaraj,
M . Ranganathan (730320114322) Assistant Professor /Mechanical Engineering
S . Srinivasan (730320114329) Department.
S . Saran (730320114325)

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 Abstract
• Industrial Need: Growing demand for precise machining parameters
drives the utilization of advanced optimization techniques and prediction
models.
• Focus on Turning Operations: The study specifically targets turning
operations for titanium alloy, aiming to enhance surface roughness while
maintaining material removal rate.
• Unconventional Optimization: An innovative optimization algorithm,
integrated with an Artificial Neural Network (ANN), surpasses other
methods, achieving a low mean absolute percentage error of 1.08%.
• Machine Learning Implementation: The study utilizes functional
programming in Machine Learning to fine-tune the ANN, emphasizing
accuracy in predicting optimal machining parameters.
• Integration with Genetic Algorithm: The ANN is combined with a
genetic algorithm to find optimal parameter combinations .

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 Introduction
• Surface Roughness Impact: In machining, surface roughness
significantly influences component functionality and cost, necessitating a
careful balance with material removal rate for effective production.
• Challenges in Parameter Optimization: Optimizing machining
parameters is crucial for determining surface roughness, but it poses a
challenge. Utilizing optimization algorithms becomes essential to strike a
balance between surface quality and material removal rate.
• Role of AI, Specifically ANN: Artificial Intelligent techniques, especially
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), offer accurate modeling of complex
relationships. In applications with materials like Titanium alloys, ANN
becomes a valuable tool for precise modeling and optimization of
machining processes.
• Application to Titanium Alloy Ti-6-Al-4-V: The study focuses on the
widely used titanium alloy Ti-6-Al-4-V in aerospace and automotive
industries. Due to its hardness and cost, precise cutting parameters are
crucial. ANN, known for its accuracy, becomes instrumental in modeling
and optimizing machining processes, contributing to both economic and
functional aspects of the workpiece.
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 Literature Survey
Title of The paper Methodology Publication details
Paper 1 A study on surface roughness By Dilbag
A surface roughness prediction in hard turning Singh and P.
prediction model for hard processes, focusing on the Venkateswara
turning process effects of cutting conditions Rao. It was
and tool geometry. It includes published in the
experimental data, ANOVA International
results, and the development Journal of
of mathematical models using Advanced
response surface Manufacturing
methodology. Technology in
Paper 2
Cutting of hardened steel
Paper 3
Experimental measurement
and optimization of tensile
residual stress in turning
process of Inconel718 First Review 4
superalloy
 Problem Statement

Research Focus: The research targets the optimization of turning operations

for Ti-6-Al 4-V titanium alloy, aiming to enhance surface roughness while
maintaining material removal rate, by using integrating an Artificial Neural
Network (ANN) with a Genetic Algorithm (GA), to create a robust prediction
model. This model aims to accurately represent the complex behavior of cutting
parameters on surface roughness.

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Block Diagram of proposed System

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 Existing System Vs Proposed System
• EXISTING: The existing system described in the document focuses on the
optimization of machining parameters, particularly in the turning operation
on titanium alloy, to improve surface roughness while maintaining material
removal rate.

• PROPOSED: The proposed system in the document is an integrated

approach that utilizes an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in conjunction
with a genetic algorithm to optimize the turning operation on Titanium alloy
(Ti-6Al-4V). The system aims to improve surface roughness while
maintaining material removal rate.

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 Algorithm/Techniques/Tools Used

• Integration of ANN with GA: The algorithm integrates an Artificial Neural

Network (ANN) with a Genetic Algorithm (GA) to optimize cutting
parameters in turning operations for Titanium alloy. This approach involves
identifying influential factors, conducting experiments, developing an ANN
prediction model, and integrating it with GA for optimization, aiming to
minimize surface roughness and maximize material removal rate.

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 Expected Outcomes
• The outcomes of the study include the development of a prediction model
with a mean absolute percentage error of 1.08%, which is a significant
improvement compared to other predictive models.
• The integration of the ANN with the genetic algorithm has helped in
achieving the best combination of operating parameters for the turning
operation of the Titanium alloy.
• The study also highlights the contradictory objectives of minimizing surface
roughness and improving material removal rate, and the introduction of a
bias factor to control the optimization process. The optimized solutions
offered the best combination of operating parameters to achieve the best
performance in the given operation.

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 Hardware / Software Status

• HARDWARE: A system with a powerful multi-core CPU or GPU,

sufficient RAM, and storage capacity would be suitable for running the AI
algorithms effectively.

• SOFTWARE: The AI algorithms are implemented in the functional

programming paradigm using Python

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 References
• Muthumari Chandrasekaran, Santosh Tamang, ANN–PSO integrate
d optimization methodology for intelligent control of MMC machining, J. Inst. Eng.
India Ser. C 98 (4) (2017) 395–401
.

• N. Senthilkumar, T. Tamizharasan, V. Anandakrishnan, A hybrid taguchi-grey

relational technique and cuckoo search algorithm for multi-criteri
a optimization in hard turning of AISI D3 steel, J. Adv. Eng. Res. 1 (2014) 16–31.

• Farshid Jafarian, Hossein Amirabadi

, Javad Sadri, Experimental measurement and optimization of tensile residual stress
in turning process of Inconel718 superalloy, Measurement 63 (2015) 1–10
.

• P Rao Kohli, A surface roughness prediction model for hard turning process, Int. J.
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Adv. 32 (25) (2005) 118–129
 Zeroth Review Comments
S.No Comments Received Response / Corrective Action
Tool used to machine titanium? Carbide Cutting Tools with
1 ceramic coated

Applications of this project in real life? Aerospace / Automobile

2

Blockdiagram? Added
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 Project Completion Status & Plan
Project
Phase Activity Completion
(in %)

First Review Material Selection 25%

Second Review Machining process 50%

Third Review Material testing 75%

Model Viva Voce Report submition 100%

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Thank You

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