Performance prediction of circular saw machine using imperialist competitive algorithm and fuzzy clustering technique

The purpose of this study is the application of meta-heuristic algorithms and fuzzy logic in the optimization and clustering to predict the sawability of dimension stone. Survey and classification of dimension stones based on their physical and mechanical properties can be so impressive in the optimization of machine applications that are in this industry such as circular diamond saw block cutting machine. In this paper, physical and mechanical properties were obtained from laboratory testing on dimension stone block samples collected from 12 quarries located in Iran and their results were optimized and classified by one of the strongest meta-heuristic algorithms and fuzzy clustering technique. The clustering of dimension stone was determined by Lloyd’s algorithm (k-means clustering) based on imperialist competitive algorithm and fuzzy C-mean by MATLAB software. The hourly production rate of each studied dimension stones was considered as a criterion to evaluate the clustering efficacy. The results of this study showed that the Imperialist Competitive algorithm and fuzzy C-mean are very suitable for clustering with respect to the physical and mechanical properties of the dimension stone, and the results obtained showed the superiority of the ICA.

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