Optimization of Special Purpose Rotational MIG Welding by Experimental and Taguchi Technique
Mohan B. Raut1, S. N. Shelke2
1Prof. Mohan B. Raut, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik (Maharashtra), India.
2Prof. S. N. Shelke, Department of Engineering, SVIT, Chincholi, Nashik (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 12 November 2014 | Revised Manuscript received on 22 November 2014 | Manuscript Published on 30 November 2014 | PP: 39-46 | Volume-4 Issue-6, November 2014 | Retrieval Number: F1857114614/14©BEIESP
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Abstract: This paper presents the case study to find the design optimization for special purpose MIG welding operation . The MIG Welding parameters are the most important factors affecting the quality, productivity and cost of welding. This paper presents the effect of welding parameters like welding current, welding voltage, welding speed , gas flow rate, rotational speed of work piece, filler wire feed rate on MIG welding. Experiments are conducted based on Taguchi Technique to achieve the required data. An Orthogonal Array, Signal to Noise (S/N) ratio and analysis of varience (ANOVA) are used to find out the welding characteristics and optimization parameters. Finally the confirmations tests have been carried out to compare the predicted values with the experimental values.
Keywords: MIG Welding, Optimization, Design of Experiments (DOE), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Signal to Noise (SNR) Ratio.
Scope of the Article: Welding Technology