Taguchi Optimization of AWJM Process Parameters on Aluminium Hybrid Composite

Metal matrix composites are used in the aircraft structural components and automobile sectors. Abrasive waterjet machining is most economic and effective non-traditional machining process for machine aluminium metal matrix composites. The fabrications have been carried out of AA2024-B4C-TiC hybrid composites and the experiments conducted on a water jet machine. The effect of machining parameters for AWJM of hybrid AMMC using the Taguchi technique was carried out, and the optimal parameters for surface roughness, kerf angle and MRR were determined. The percentage of contribution for each input such as water jet pressure, traverse rate, and standoff has been found by ANOVA.