Machining Parameters Optimization for Turning Cylindrical Bar Stock Using Feature Based Genetic Algorithm

Abstract

In this paper the optimal machining parameters for continuous profile machining are determined with respect to the minimum production cost, subject to a set of practical constraints. The constraints considered in this problem are cutting force, power constraint and tool tip temperature. Due to high complexity of this machining optimisation problem, a Feature Based Design (FD) & genetic algorithm (GA) are applied to resolve the problem. The results obtained from FD and GA is compared.