Research Article

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

Table 11

Multi-objective optimization results.

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

Dhupal et al. [10] −0.0001  0.93  22.51  1.482.39  10.43
−0.0002
−0.0009

ABC algorithm 0.0002  1.64  18.87  3.219.80  7.67
0.0006
0.0003