摘要
In this study, the Taguchi method, a powerful tool to design optimization for quality, is used to find the optimal cutting parameters for turning operations. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, is employed to investigate the cutting characteristics of red copper tube using high speed steel W18Cr4 V cutting tools. Three cutting parameters namely, cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, are optimized with considerations of micro groove fin quality. The experimental results show that best micro groove quality can be obtained by selecting the appropriate cutting parameters for the inner red copper tube. The experimental results also show that there is a definite significance to guide how to choose cutting parameters for P-E forming.