Enhancing Machining Characteristics of Titanium in EDM Process Using Taguchi Optimization
摘要
Titanium and it’s the aircraft industry uses alloys extensively. Biomedical, and automotive industries because of its superior corrosion resistance and strength-to-weight ratio. And biocompatibility. However Titanium machining with traditional techniques poses significant challenges because of its high chemical reactivity and limited heat conductivity, which causes poor surface quality and quick tool wear. EDM offers a viable alternative for machining titanium, enabling precise and complex shaping of hard-to-machine materials without direct contact. This study investigates the process of optimizing machining settings in the EDM process to enhance the machining characteristics of titanium. The Taguchi method is employed to design experiments and determine the best settings for key process parameters including current, Ton, Toff, and dielectric fluid. Output responses such as MRR and surface roughness (Ra) are analyzed. The results reveal that the Taguchi optimization approach significantly improves machining efficiency and surface quality. The research offers valuable perspectives into process control and serves as a reference for high-precision EDM operations involving titanium.