RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Siregar, Ikhsan
A1 Saedon, Juri
A1 Shahriman Adenan, Mohd
T1 Milling Performance of Selective Laser Melted Ti6Al4V: A Taguchi Approach for Surface Roughness Optimization
JF Manufacturing Technology Journal
YR 2025
VO 25
IS 2
SP 230
OP 238
DO 10.21062/mft.2025.030
UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-202502-0015.php
AB Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V fabricated using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) has gained significant attention in biomedical and aerospace applications due to its superior mechanical properties and design flexibility. However, its machining characteristics, particularly in milling, remain challenging due to the material's hardness and thermal conductivity. This study investigates the milling performance of SLM-manufactured Ti6Al4V by optimizing surface roughness using the Taguchi method. An L9 orthogonal array was employed, considering spindle speed, feed rate, and depth of cut as control factors. Surface roughness measurements were analyzed using Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratios, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results indicate that spindle speed significantly affects surface roughness, contributing over 83.67% of the total variation. The optimized milling parameters resulted in a notable improvement in surface quality, highlighting the effectiveness of the Taguchi method in achieving better machinability for additively manufactured titanium alloys. This study offers useful insights to improve the milling process of SLM-made Ti6Al4V, helping boost performance in industrial use.