Research Article

Statistical Modelling to Study the Implications of Coated Tools for Machining AA 2014 Using Grey Taguchi-Based Response Surface Methodology

Table 17

Calculation of Grey Relational Grade (GRG) values.

Exp. orderS/N ratioNormalized S/N ratioGRCGRG
MRRTorqueThrust forceMRRTorqueThrust forceMRRTorqueThrust force

113.5904−8.125439.388300.4150.211910.65840.79060.8163
215.0071−10.62437.89520.106000.883110.961
314.3251−8.685440.25720.0550.3220.33530.93570.71290.70470.7844
419.1913−9.284038.91820.41970.2230.14520.65590.7820.84640.7614
520.3848−7.597337.89520.5090.502800.61120.61410.7417
622.1136−7.101441.77190.6390.5850.55040.5560.57760.59240.5753
725.2357−5.358641.41700.8730.8750.50.47820.47760.61540.5237
825.9056−4.603644.93880.923110.46430.4440.4440.4508
926.9357−7.911242.112210.45060.59870.4440.63970.57200.5519
Min.13.5904−10.62437.8952
Max.26.9357−4.603644.9388
Delta13.34536.02067.0436

The larger the better–material removal rate, torque, and thrust force.