Prediction of quality responses in micro-EDM process using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model

In the present trend of technological development, micro-machining is gaining popularity in the miniaturization of industrial products. In this work, a hybrid process of micro-wire electrical discharge grinding and micro-electrical discharge machining (EDM) is used in order to minimize inaccuracies due to clamping and damage during transfer of electrodes. The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and back propagation (BP)-based artificial neural network (ANN) models have been developed for the prediction of multiple quality responses in micro-EDM operations. Feed rate, capacitance, gap voltage, and threshold values were taken as the input parameters and metal removal rate, surface roughness and tool wear ratio as the output parameters. The results obtained from the ANFIS and the BP-based ANN models were compared with observed values. It is found that the predicted values of the responses are in good agreement with the experimental values and it is also observed that the ANFIS model outperforms BP-based ANN.