Title: Optimisation of process parameters of mechanical type advanced machining processes using a simulated annealing algorithm

Authors: R. Venkata Rao, P.J. Pawar, J. Paulo Davim

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Ichchanath, Surat, Gujarat 395 007, India. ' Mechanical Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Ichchanath, Surat, Gujarat 395 007, India. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Campus Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Abstract: The optimum selection of process parameters is essential for advanced machining processes as these processes incur high initial investment, tooling cost, operating and maintenance cost. This paper presents the results of optimisation of process parameters of mechanical type advanced machining processes using a simulated annealing algorithm. The results obtained are then compared with those obtained using a genetic algorithm. It is observed that simulated annealing algorithm has outperformed the genetic algorithm in the present work.

Keywords: advanced machining processes; optimisation; simulated annealing; process parameter selection; process parameters; genetic algorithms.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2010.029461

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2010 Vol.37 No.1/2, pp.83 - 101

Published online: 30 Nov 2009 *

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