Optimization of Cutting Parameters Affecting Cutting Force and Surface Roughness in Machining of AISI P20 Die Steel

This study focuses on optimizing cutting parameters effective on cutting force (Fc) and surface roughness (Ra) in the machining of AISI P20 steel. The turning experiments have been performed in CNC lathe at three different cutting speeds (Vc) (120, 180, and 240 m/min), three different feed rates (f) (0.12 0.21 and 0.3 mm/rev), and three different depths of cut (a) (0.4, 0.8, and 1.2 mm) according to Taguchi L9 orthogonal array. The effect levels of the cutting parameters on Fc and Ra have been determined with analysis of variance (Anova). The analysis results indicate that the depth of cut is the most significant parameter affecting Fc while the feed rate is the most significant parameter affecting Ra. Moreover, the result analysis shows that cutting speed of 240 m/min, feed rate of 0.12 mm/rev, and depth of cut of 0.4 mm) factor levels were the optimum cutting parameters for the output parameters (Fc and Ra). In turning experiments performed at optimum cutting parameters, the lowest Fc and Ra values were measured as 178N and 0.412 µm, respectively.