The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel

This study investigates the optimization of process parameters in TIG welding of EN31 steel alloys, incorporating nano-enhanced materials to improve performance in sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient applications. The three key input variables considered are welding current (CT), welding...

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Main Authors: Desikan Sriram, SP Kalaiselvan, R Ramesh Babu, K Ramanathan, Kumar P.S. Satheesh, Kumar Dinesh, Vijayakumar S.
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author Desikan Sriram
SP Kalaiselvan
R Ramesh Babu
K Ramanathan
Kumar P.S. Satheesh
Kumar Dinesh
Vijayakumar S.
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description This study investigates the optimization of process parameters in TIG welding of EN31 steel alloys, incorporating nano-enhanced materials to improve performance in sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient applications. The three key input variables considered are welding current (CT), welding speed (WD), and gas flow rate (GF), while tensile strength (TS) and hardness (HS) are taken as output responses. The experiment was designed using the Central Composite Design (CCD) under the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) framework, with 20 experiments conducted. Nanoparticle (TiO2 & B4C) were coated with EN31 steel to enhance chemical reactions, improve weld quality, and promote energy efficiency. Results indicate that the optimal conditions for tensile strength (TS) were achieved at 120 Amps CT, 70 mm/min WD, and 11 lpm GF. For hardness (HS), the optimal conditions were 100 Amps CT, 70 mm/min WD, and 11 lpm GF. Analysis of variance revealed that the welding current (CT) significantly impacts both TS and HS, while the integration of nano materials further improved these mechanical properties by enhancing microstructural refinement and energy efficiency. The experimental data closely aligned with the normal probability plot, confirming the reliability of the results. This study highlights the potential of nano-enhanced TIG welding as a sustainable solution for improving the mechanical properties of steel alloys while promoting energy-efficient manufacturing practices
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spelling doaj-art-fc5ab980e5c34a5f8b77db7a70bc9c302024-11-21T11:28:20ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422024-01-015880302010.1051/e3sconf/202458803020e3sconf_sne2-2024_03020The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 SteelDesikan Sriram0SP Kalaiselvan1R Ramesh Babu2K Ramanathan3Kumar P.S. Satheesh4Kumar Dinesh5Vijayakumar S.6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indra Ganesan College of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Indra Ganesan College of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Indra Ganesan College of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Indra Ganesan College of EngineeringDepartment of Physics, NPR College of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity School of Mechanical Engineering, Research & Incubation Centre, Rayat Bahra UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Engineering College (Autonomous)This study investigates the optimization of process parameters in TIG welding of EN31 steel alloys, incorporating nano-enhanced materials to improve performance in sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient applications. The three key input variables considered are welding current (CT), welding speed (WD), and gas flow rate (GF), while tensile strength (TS) and hardness (HS) are taken as output responses. The experiment was designed using the Central Composite Design (CCD) under the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) framework, with 20 experiments conducted. Nanoparticle (TiO2 & B4C) were coated with EN31 steel to enhance chemical reactions, improve weld quality, and promote energy efficiency. Results indicate that the optimal conditions for tensile strength (TS) were achieved at 120 Amps CT, 70 mm/min WD, and 11 lpm GF. For hardness (HS), the optimal conditions were 100 Amps CT, 70 mm/min WD, and 11 lpm GF. Analysis of variance revealed that the welding current (CT) significantly impacts both TS and HS, while the integration of nano materials further improved these mechanical properties by enhancing microstructural refinement and energy efficiency. The experimental data closely aligned with the normal probability plot, confirming the reliability of the results. This study highlights the potential of nano-enhanced TIG welding as a sustainable solution for improving the mechanical properties of steel alloys while promoting energy-efficient manufacturing practiceshttps://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/118/e3sconf_sne2-2024_03020.pdftig weldingnano materialsoptimizationenergy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing
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The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
E3S Web of Conferences
tig welding
nano materials
optimization
energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing
title The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
title_full The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
title_fullStr The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
title_short The Role of Nanoparticle Based Coating in Optimizing TIG Welding Parameters for EN31 Steel
title_sort role of nanoparticle based coating in optimizing tig welding parameters for en31 steel
topic tig welding
nano materials
optimization
energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing
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