Energy-Efficient Machining Process Analysis and Optimisation Based on BS EN24T Alloy Steel as Case Studies

Lorena Caires Moreira; Weidong Li; Xin Lu; Michael Fitzpatrick

doi:10.1016/j.rcim.2019.01.011

Energy-Efficient Machining Process Analysis and Optimisation Based on BS EN24T Alloy Steel as Case Studies

Lorena Caires Moreira, Weidong Li, Xin Lu, Michael Fitzpatrick

College of Engineering, Environment & Science

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Abstract

Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining, which is one of the most widely-deployed manufacturing techniques, is an energy-intensive process. It is important to develop energy-efficient CNC machining strategies to achieve the overall goal of sustainable manufacturing. Due to the complexity of machining parameters, it is challenging to develop effective modelling and optimisation approaches to implement energy-efficient CNC machining. To address the challenge, in this paper, BS EN24T alloy (AISI 4340) has been used as a case study to conduct energy-efficient analysis and optimisation. Using a combination of experimentation and Taguchi analysis, the impact of the key machining parameters of CNC machining processes on energy consumption has been investigated in detail. A multi-objective optimisation model has been formulated, and a novel improved multi-swarm Fruit Fly optimisation algorithm (iMFOA) has been developed to identify optimal solutions. Case studies and algorithm benchmarking have been conducted to validate the effectiveness of the optimisation approach. The relationships between energy consumption and key machining parameters (e.g., cutting speed, feed per tooth, engagement depth) have been analysed to support process planners in implementing energy-saving measures efficiently. The optimisation approach developed is effective in fine-tuning key parameters for enhancing energy efficiency while meeting other technical requirements of production.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-12
Number of pages	12
Journal	Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Volume	58
Early online date	6 Feb 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2019.01.011
Publication status	Published - Aug 2019

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NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, [58], (2019) DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2019.01.011

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Keywords

Bs en24t (aisi4340)
Cnc machining
Optimisation
Sustainable manufacturing

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Computer Science Applications
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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