Title: Selection of optimal conditions for CNC multitool drilling system using non-traditional techniques

Authors: S. Satishkumar, P. Asokan

Addresses: Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu 600 015, India. ' Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu 600 015, India

Abstract: This paper outlines the development of an optimisation strategy to determine the optimum cutting parameters for CNC multitool drilling system. The developed mathematical model is based on |minimisation of production cost| and incorporates various technological and machine tool constraints. A new approach for the optimal selection is presented using non-traditional techniques such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Simulated Annealing (SA) and Ants Colony Algorithm.

Keywords: multitool drilling; machining optimisation; genetic algorithms; GAs; CNC machining; cutting parameters; simulated annealing; ant colony.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMMM.2008.017633

International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 2008 Vol.3 No.1/2, pp.190 - 207

Published online: 23 Mar 2008 *

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