Prediction of optimal stability states in inward-turning operation using neurogenetic algorithms

This paper proposes a neurogenetic-based optimization scheme for predicting localized stable cutting parameters in inward turning operation. A set of cutting experiments are performed in inward orthogonal turning operation. The cutting forces, surface roughness, and critical chatter locations are predicted as a function of operating variables including tool overhang length. Radial basis function neural network is employed to develop the generalization models. Optimum cutting parameters are predicted from the model using binary-coded genetic algorithms. Results are illustrated with the data corresponding to four work materials, i.e., EN8 steel, EN24 steel, mild steel, and aluminum operated over a high speed steel tool.