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An Intelligent Predictive Model-Based Multi-Response Optimization of EDM Process
N. Ganesh1, R. K. Ghadai2, A. K. Bhoi3, K. Kalita4,*, Xiao-Zhi Gao5
1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai, 600062, India
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, Majhitar, 737136, India
3 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, Majhitar, 737136, India
4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, 600062, India
5 School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, 70211, Finland
* Corresponding Author: K. Kalita. Email:
Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2020, 124(2), 459-476. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2020.09645
Received 12 January 2020; Accepted 07 May 2020; Issue published 20 July 2020
Abstract
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a popular non-traditional
machining process that is widely used due to its ability to machine hard and brittle
materials. It does not require a cutting tool and can machine complex geometries
easily. However, it suffers from drawbacks like a poor rate of machining and
excessive tool wear. In this research, an attempt is made to address these issues
by using an intelligent predictive model coupled global optimization approach
to predict suitable combinations of input parameters (current, pulse on-time and
pulse off-time) that would effectively increase the material removal rate and minimize the tool wear. The predictive models, which are based on the symbolic
regression approach exploit the machine intelligence of Genetic Programming
(GP). As compared to traditional polynomial response surface (PRS) predictive
models, the GP predictive models show compactness as well as better prediction
capability. The developed GP predictive models are deployed in conjunction with
NSGA-II to predict Pareto optimal solutions.
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Ganesh, N., Ghadai, R. K., Bhoi, A. K., Kalita, K., Gao, X. (2020). An Intelligent Predictive Model-Based Multi-Response Optimization of EDM Process.
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 124(2), 459–476. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2020.09645
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