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Optimization of squeeze casting parameters for non symmetrical AC2A aluminium alloy castings through Taguchi method

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This paper reports a research in which an attempt was made to prepare AC2A aluminium alloy castings of a non symmetrical component through squeeze casting process. The primary objective was to investigate the influence of process parameters on mechanical properties of the castings. Experiments were conducted based on orthogonal array suggested in Taguchi’s offline quality control concept. The experimental results showed that squeeze pressure, die preheating temperature and compression holding time were the parameters making significant improvement in mechanical properties. The optimal squeeze casting condition was found and mathematical models were also developed for the process.

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    P. Senthil

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    K. S. Amirthagadeswaran

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P. Senthil received his B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering and M.E degree in Production Engineering from Bharathiar University, India in 1998 and 2002 respectively. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India.

K. S. Amirthagadeswaran received his B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering from Madras University, India in 1980 and M.E degree in Production Engineering from Bharathiar University, India in 1988. He then received his Ph.D degree from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India in 2007. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. His publications are over 25 in different journals and conferences. His current research interests include Scheduling, Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Non-traditional Optimization Algorithms, Robotics, Squeeze Casting and Electro Discharge Machining.

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Senthil, P., Amirthagadeswaran, K.S. Optimization of squeeze casting parameters for non symmetrical AC2A aluminium alloy castings through Taguchi method. J Mech Sci Technol 26, 1141–1147 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-012-0215-z

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