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Simulation of orthogonal metal cutting using Taguchi method Rajeev Jain Kalaniketan Polytechnic College Jabalpur India A.R.Singh H.C.Yadav P.K.Mishra Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad India ABSTRACT In this study, the Taguchi method, a powerful tool to design optimization for quality, is used to find the optimal cutting parameters for orthogonal metal cutting operation. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise (S:N) ratio, and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) are employed to investigate the cutting characteristics of free machining steel using tungsten carbide cutting tools. Through this study, not only can the optimal cutting parameters for turning operations be obtained, but also the main cutting parameters that affect the cutting performance in turning operations can be found. Orthogonal metal cutting (turning) operation has been simulated using finite element method taking into account the heat generated in primary and secondary heat generation zone Keywords: Metal cutting, Heat generation, Optimization, Taguchi method, Analysis of variance INTRODUCTION In modern industry the goal is to manufacture low cost, high quality products in short time. Orthogonal metal cutting is the most common manufacturing method. In this process the cutting edge is straight and the relative velocity of the work and the tool is perpendicular to the cutting edge as shown in figure 1. In a turning operation, it is important task to select cutting parameters for achieving high cutting performance. Cutting parameters are reflected on surface finish, tool life, and rate of production which are dependent on the temperature rise in metal cutting. Rise in temperature, which is used to determine and to evaluate the quality of a product, is one of the major quality attributes of a turning product. Figure 1. Orthogonal metal cutting The rise in temperature is a function of heat generation which occurs in three zones [4] primary, secondary and tertiary heat