This study investigated the multi-response optimization of the turning process for an optimal parametric combination to yield
the minimum cutting forces and surface roughness with the maximum material-removal rate (MRR) using a combination of a
Grey relational analysis (GRA) and the Taguchi method. Nine experimental runs based on an orthogonal array of the Taguchi
method were performed to derive objective functions to be optimized within the experimental domain. The objective functions
were selected in relation to the parameters of the cutting process: cutting force, surface roughness and MRR. The Taguchi
approach was followed by the Grey relational analysis to solve the multi-response optimization problem. The significance of the
factors on the overall quality characteristics of the...
This study investigated the multi-response optimization of tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) welding process for an optimal
parametric combination to yield favorable bead geometry of welded joints using the Grey relational analysis and Taguchi
method. Sixteen experimental runs based on an orthogonal array of Taguchi method were performed to derive objective
functions to be optimized within experimental domain. The objective functions have been selected in relation to parameters of
TIG welding bead geometry; bead width, bead height, penetration, area of penetration as well as width of heat affected zone and
tensile load. The Taguchi approach followed by Grey relational analysis to solve the multi-response optimization problem. The
significance of the factors on overall quality characte...