Studying the Effect of Cutting Conditions in Turning Process on Surface Roughness for Different Materials

D. K. Suker, M. S. Alsoufi, M. M. Alhusaini, S. A. Azam

Surfaces quality is one of the most specified customer requirements for machine parts. The major indication of surfaces quality on machined parts is surface roughness. The research aim is to study the cutting conditions and their effects on the surface roughness. This research will use regression models and neuro-fuzzy to predict surface roughness over the machining time for variety of cutting conditions in turning. In the experimental part for turning, different types of materials (Aluminum alloy, brass alloy, and low carbon steel) were considered with different cutting speed, and feed rate. A linear regression and neuro-fuzzy model depending on statistical-mathematical method between surface roughness, Ra, and cutting condition will be derived, for the three materials. The effect of cutting parameters on surface roughness is evaluated and the optimum cutting condition for minimizing the surface roughness will be determined. The model will be established between the cutting conditions and surface roughness using regression and neuro-fuzzy model. As the results of this work, the linear regression and neuro-fuzzy model will be used in predicting surface roughness, can be used in manufacturing systems, this modeling helps engineer to reduce the efforts and improve the quality.