Optimum performance evaluation during machining of Al6061/cenosphere AMCs using TOPSIS and VIKOR based multi-criteria approach

Selection of optimal processing condition is an issue associate with multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) which can be influenced by several conflicting processing variables. The present study have been devoted to the implementation of TOPSIS algorithm in coordination with the VIKOR technique to yi...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part B, Journal of engineering manufacture Journal of engineering manufacture, 2021-11, Vol.235 (13), p.2174-2188
Main Authors: Dey, Abhijit, Shrivastav, Mrinal, Kumar, Pawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Aluminum base alloys
Decision making
Flushing
Machining
Metal matrix composites
Multiple criterion
Optimization
Orthogonal arrays
Parameter sensitivity
Performance evaluation
Process parameters
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Summary:Selection of optimal processing condition is an issue associate with multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) which can be influenced by several conflicting processing variables. The present study have been devoted to the implementation of TOPSIS algorithm in coordination with the VIKOR technique to yield an optimistic processing criteria while machining of metal matrix composites under electro-discharge machining process. A decision-making module has been developed for selection of optimum processing conditions under specified machining conditions. An experimental investigation was performed based on Taguchi’s orthogonal array on the newly prepared AA6061-cenosphere MMCs to analyze the sensitivity of EDM attributes to the process parameters such as peak current, pulse on time, the percentage of reinforcement, and flushing pressure. The weighing factors for the criteria were determined using AHP method. The results concluded that both the applied MCDM approaches, TOPSIS and VIKOR accrue the similar possible optimal solution having optimal value of pulse current 10 A, pulse on time 1010 µs, percentage of reinforcement as 2% and flushing pressure as 0.6 MPa.
ISSN:0954-4054
2041-2975
DOI:10.1177/0954405420958770