Research Article

Parametric Optimization of Nd:YAG Laser Beam Machining Process Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

Table 9

Single objective optimization results.

Optimization methodResponseOptimal valueAir pressure (kg/cm2)Lamp current (amp)Pulse frequency (kHz)Pulse width (%)Cutting speed (rpm)

GA 0.00241.7318.251.393.6221.48
0.00382.2216.894.575.1515.28
0.00371.6823.501.757.6017.25

PSO algorithm 0.00141.7314.852.789.3517.79
0.00242.1821.614.175.0417.21
0.00221.9317.204.008.4024.50

ACO algorithm 0.00071.7019.511.748.1119.45
0.00082.2221.914.274.6425.19
0.00061.8520.202.679.2623.00

ABC algorithm 0.00022.2223.564.742.0020.54
0.00032.2025.003.752.7214.25
0.00030.3025.001.102.3518.30