TY - JOUR
T1 - Multi-objective optimization of process parameters in TIG-MIG welded AISI 1008 steel for improved structural integrity
AU - Abima, Cynthia Samuel
AU - Akinlabi, Stephen Akinwale
AU - Madushele, Nkosinathi
AU - Fatoba, Olawale Samuel
AU - Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
PY - 2022/2/1
Y1 - 2022/2/1
N2 - This study investigates a parametric multi-objective optimization of the Tungsten Inert Gas-Metal Inert Gas (TIG-MIG) hybrid welding of AISI 1008 mild steel joints. A combined grey relational system theory and the Taguchi method was used for process optimization towards achieving a set of process parameter that maximizes both ultimate tensile strength and 0.2% yield strength for structural applications. An L-9 orthogonal array based on the Taguchi method was adopted for the experimental design matrix. Grey relational grading system was used to establish a single grade for the responses. Mathematical models for first- and second-order regressions were developed and optimum process parameter combination that optimizes the response was obtained. From the results, the gas flow rate had the most significant influence on the responses with a percentage contribution of 39.77%. Also, the second-order regression models had a higher coefficient of determination (R2) compared to the first-order regression for the two responses and, thus, represents the best fit for the process. The grey relational grade was improved by 0.0489 through process optimization. The interactive effects of process parameters and their effects on the responses are also illustrated by response surface plots. This study shows the effectiveness of the grey relational grading system in achieving a multi-objective optimization for the TIG-MIG welding process.
AB - This study investigates a parametric multi-objective optimization of the Tungsten Inert Gas-Metal Inert Gas (TIG-MIG) hybrid welding of AISI 1008 mild steel joints. A combined grey relational system theory and the Taguchi method was used for process optimization towards achieving a set of process parameter that maximizes both ultimate tensile strength and 0.2% yield strength for structural applications. An L-9 orthogonal array based on the Taguchi method was adopted for the experimental design matrix. Grey relational grading system was used to establish a single grade for the responses. Mathematical models for first- and second-order regressions were developed and optimum process parameter combination that optimizes the response was obtained. From the results, the gas flow rate had the most significant influence on the responses with a percentage contribution of 39.77%. Also, the second-order regression models had a higher coefficient of determination (R2) compared to the first-order regression for the two responses and, thus, represents the best fit for the process. The grey relational grade was improved by 0.0489 through process optimization. The interactive effects of process parameters and their effects on the responses are also illustrated by response surface plots. This study shows the effectiveness of the grey relational grading system in achieving a multi-objective optimization for the TIG-MIG welding process.
KW - Grey-based Taguchi method
KW - Multi-objective optimization
KW - Tensile strength
KW - TIG-MIG hybrid welding
KW - Yield strength
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85117104346&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s00170-021-08181-1
DO - 10.1007/s00170-021-08181-1
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85117104346
VL - 118
SP - 3601
EP - 3615
JO - International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
JF - International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
SN - 0268-3768
IS - 11-12
ER -