Machinability evaluation of work materials using a combined multiple attribute decision-making method

This paper presents a logical procedure to evaluate the machinability of work materials for a given machining operation. The procedure is based on a combined TOPSIS and AHP method. The proposed global machinability index helps to evaluate and rank the work materials for a given machining operation. Two examples are included to illustrate the approach.

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