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Volume 11 Issue 2 February - April 2021

Research Paper

Comparison of Textured and Untextured Tools Performance during Turning of AISI 4340 Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication

V. Chengal Reddy * , M. Thulasi Kumar, T. Nishkala*, G. Maruthi Prasad Yadav****

*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Reddy, V. C., Kumar, M. T., Nishkala, T., and Yadav, G. M. P. (2021). Comparison of Textured and Untextured Tools Performance during Turning of AISI 4340 Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17658

Abstract

Poor surface quality and low tool life are the results of dry machining of AISI 4340. In the present paper, to improve productivity, textured tools are proposed with Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Turning operation performance is significantly affected by the texture pattern design, geometry of microgrooves, cooling condition and cutting material. As a result, the current research focuses on the impact of textured tools (tools with a circular dimple on the rake) on turning output while turning AISI 4340, with results compared to untextured tools under MQL conditions. In the present work, textured tools were fabricated by using laser technology. The experimental results revealed maximum reduction in cutting zone temperature (T), tool flank wear (Vb) and surface roughness (Ra) which was 19%, 29% and 35% respectively in textured tools when compared to untextured tools under MQL. Circular dimple holes serve as coolant reservoir and enhances the lubrication condition at the cutting zone.

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[15]. Sivaiah, P., & Bodicherla, U. (2020). Effect of surface texture tools and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on tool wear and surface roughness in CNC turning of AISI 52100 steel. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 101(1), 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-01 9-00512-2

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[18]. Sivaiah, P., & Chakradhar, D. (2018b). Multi performance characteristics optimization in cryogenic turning of 17-4 PH stainless steel using Taguchi coupled grey relational analysis. Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 4(3), 431-447. https://doi.org/10. 1080/2374068X.2018.1452132

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[22]. Sivaiah, P., Ajay Kumar, G, V., Singh, M, M., & Kumar, H. (2020a). Effect of novel hybrid texture tool on turning process performance in MQL machining of Inconel 718 superalloy. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 35(1), 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2019.1697444

[23]. Sivaiah, P., Guru Prasad, M., Singh, M, M., & Uma, B. (2020b). Machinability evaluation during machining of AISI 52100 steel with textured tools under Minimum Quantity Lubrication: A comparative study. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 35(15), 1761-1768. https://doi.o rg/10.1080/10426914.2020.1802034

[24]. Sivaiah, P., Singh, M, M., Venkatesu, S., & Yoganjaneyulu, G. (2020c). Investigation on turning process performance using hybrid-textured tools under dry and conventional cooling environment. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 35(16), 1852-1859. https://doi.or g/10.1080/10426914.2020.1813893

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Design and Analysis of an Off-Road All-Terrain Vehicle Roll Cage

Akhil Yuvaraj Manda* , Jithendra Sai Raja Chada , Ganesh Nathipam *

*-*** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Manda , A. Y., Chada, J. S. R., and Nathipam, G. (2021). Design and Analysis of an Off-Road All-Terrain Vehicle Roll Cage. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 10-15. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17799

Abstract

The discussed work studies the static analysis for an all-terrain roll cage vehicle in terms of impact, displacement, stress, and factor of safety along all the sides of the chassis considered. The solid mock-up of the roll cage is conceived and evaluated using Solidworks software. The simulations for the different conditions such as front, rear, side, and topple, has been performed. The discussed work intends to deliver an optimum design with an accountable factor of safety, stress, and displacement value to contribute to the safety and durability of the roll cage. The obtained results depicted the accuracy as per the SAE guidelines and can be applied in terms of the production of the vehicle for an event.

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Experimental Study on Turning Process Performance with Textured Tools

T. Nishkala* , Mude Ramesh Naik , V. Chengal Reddy *, G. Maruthi Prasad Yadav ****

*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Nishkala, T., Naik, M. R., Reddy, V. C., and Yadav, G. M. P. (2021). Experimental Study on Turning Process Performance with Textured Tools. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 16-26. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17921

Abstract

Turning process performance is poor during machining of AISI 316 material due to high tool wear and poor surface quality of machined parts. In the present work, an attempt has been made to reduce the decremental effects caused during machining of AISI 316 material by using textured tools consisting of array of circular pit holes texture design on the rake face of the tool under Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) condition. Results of the present work indicate that the developed textured tools significantly reduced the cutting temperature, tool rake wear, tool flank wear and surface roughness to a maximum of 35%, 14%, 24% and 27% respectively when compared to untextured tools under MQL condition. Research of the present work indicate that textured tools could serve as coolant storage sites and meet the industry requirements by improving the turning performance of AISI 316 material.

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Selection of Optimum Design among Different Vane Designs by Weighted Average Method

Nandan Seshadri* , Pramod S. N., Sai Vidhat D., Shashank P., Kiran Kumar P.

*-***** Department of Mechanical Engineering, S J B Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Seshadri, N., Pramod, S. N., Vidhat, D. S., Shashank, P., and Kumar, P. K. (2021). Selection of Optimum Design among Different Vane Designs by Weighted Average Method. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17963

Abstract

The aim is to study the various types of vanes and to optimize the design of the existing vanes to provide efficiency in the best possible way. Weighted average method has been used to determine the most efficient blade analytically, considering various factors such as head, kinetic energy conserved, efficiency, power, running cost, space and volumes and capital cost. These findings from the study revealed that the spiral type turbine has been more efficient than the others. Vanes of spiral, Kaplan and Pelton turbines have been taken into consideration. Weighted Average Method (WAM) is an optimization technique used to compare the various entities and displays a way to show how the required entity is better than the rest of the entities as per requirements. In this paper, WAM method is used to show how spiral vanes are better than Kaplan and Pelton vanes for low energy consumptions. The ranking obtained from the WAM shows that spiral vanes can perform better than Kaplan and Pelton vanes as per the requirements of low - head, capital cost, running cost, high – efficiency, KE conserved, volume of discharge, power for small scale energy generation.

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A Review on Exoskeleton for Military Purpose

Balaji Murugan*

Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Murugan, B. (2021). A Review on Exoskeleton for Military Purpose. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17924

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Various types of research have been conducted to assist in the development of soldiers in the military by providing them with exoskeleton suits that can provide extra strength, reduce fatigue, and provide protection. The main aim of the research is to develop a light-weight and increased strength exoskeleton. This paper reviews the researches of the current trends and advancements of exoskeletons in various fields, and how they can be incorporated with military purpose. The tests were conducted separately for the upper limb and lower limb suits. The upper limb exoskeletons were tested by performing overhead tasks with and without suit in both active and passive state. In the same way, lower limb exoskeletons were tested by performing lower body exercise and walking with and without suits by carrying weights. The results from different studies revealed a significant reduction in muscle activity on wearing an exoskeleton suit. These exoskeleton suits can be implemented to assist humans/soldiers in difficult tasks, which may require additional strength, consequently saving time and energy. So far only the upper and lower extremity suits have been developed. An entire body suit may demand more resources and capital. Exoskeletons will have their significance in the military, not only for domestic purposes but also during battlefield and crises.

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*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Reddy, V. C., Kumar, M. T., Nishkala, T., and Yadav, G. M. P. (2021). Comparison of Textured and Untextured Tools Performance during Turning of AISI 4340 Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17658

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Akhil Yuvaraj Manda* , Jithendra Sai Raja Chada **, Ganesh Nathipam ***

*-*** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Manda , A. Y., Chada, J. S. R., and Nathipam, G. (2021). Design and Analysis of an Off-Road All-Terrain Vehicle Roll Cage. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 10-15. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17799

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*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Nishkala, T., Naik, M. R., Reddy, V. C., and Yadav, G. M. P. (2021). Experimental Study on Turning Process Performance with Textured Tools. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 16-26. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17921

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Nandan Seshadri* , Pramod S. N.**, Sai Vidhat D.***, Shashank P.****, Kiran Kumar P.*****

*-***** Department of Mechanical Engineering, S J B Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Seshadri, N., Pramod, S. N., Vidhat, D. S., Shashank, P., and Kumar, P. K. (2021). Selection of Optimum Design among Different Vane Designs by Weighted Average Method. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17963

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A Review on Exoskeleton for Military Purpose

Balaji Murugan*

Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Murugan, B. (2021). A Review on Exoskeleton for Military Purpose. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17924

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