Optimization of MIG welding Process Parameter using Taguchi Techniques
| Author(s) | : | Kapil B. Pipavat, Dr. Divyang Pandya, Mr. Vivek Patel |
| Institution | : | M.E Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering. KSV University, kapil_pipavat@yahoo.com |
| Published In | : | Vol. 1, Issue 5 — May 2014 |
| Page No. | : | 738-743 |
| Domain | : | Engineering |
| Type | : | Research Paper |
| ISSN (Online) | : | 2348-4470 |
| ISSN (Print) | : | 2348-6406 |
The MIG welding parameters are the most important factors affecting the quality,productivity and cost of welding. This paper presents the influence of welding parameters likewelding current, welding voltage, welding speed etc. on mechanical properties like tensile strength,hardness etc. on austenitic stainless steel AISI 316. By using DOE method, the parameters can beoptimize and having the best parameters combination for target quality. The analysis from DOEmethod can give the significance of the parameters as it give effect to change of the quality andstrength of product or does not. A plan of experiments based on Taguchi technique has been used toacquire the data. An Orthogonal array and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are employed to investigatethe welding characteristics of austenitic stainless steel AISI 316 material and optimize the weldingparameters. The techniques used for obtaining optimal process parameters with the use ofexperimental data have been reviewed. The success of MIG welding process in terms of providingweld joints of good quality and high strength depends on the process conditions used in the setup.This research aims to identifying the main factors that have significant effect on weld joint strength.
Kapil B. Pipavat, Dr. Divyang Pandya, Mr. Vivek Patel, “Optimization of MIG welding Process Parameter using Taguchi Techniques”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 1, Issue 5, pp. 738-743, May 2014.
