Modeling and surface texturing on surface roughness in machining LaPO4–Y2O3 composite. Issue 4 (12th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Balamurugan, K.; Uthayakumar, M.; Sankar, S.; Hareesh, U. S.; Warrier, K. G. K.
• Is Part Of: Materials and manufacturing processes. Volume 33:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 405
• Page End: 413
• Publication Date: 2018-03-12
• Subjects: Abrasive waterjet machine -- LaPO4/Y2O3 composite -- microscopic characterization -- multiple regression analysis -- surface topography; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Materials -- Periodicals; Manufactured Materials; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2017.1291956
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1042-6914

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this work, lanthanum phosphate with a 20% yttria (LaPO4 /Y2 O3 ) composite prepared by an Aqueous Sol–Gel process is machined using an Abrasive Water Jet Machine (AWJM). The machinability of this composite is studied by varying the input parameters namely Jet Pressure (JP), Stand-Off Distance (SOD), and Traverse Speed (TS) on Surface finish. Garnet of 80 mesh size is used as an abrasive with a flow rate of 85 g/min. The microstructural characterization study reveals the presence of new element YPO4 . This element enhances the machinability and reduced porosity in the composite. Microscopy examinations on the machined surface reveals that partial overlapping at low JP, poor surface finish at high JP and SOD, forged deficiency at maximum SOD and TS. The minimum levels of all input parameters are influenced to obtain acceptable Ra. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) on the kerf surface shows micro wear track and peaks. The Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) is developed for Ra to check the adequacy. From the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), SOD has a significant effect on Ra with a contribution of 53%. The influence of JP and TS on Ra is found to be 31% and 15%, respectively.