Research Article

Modeling of Drilling Forces Based on Twist Drill Point Angles Using Multigene Genetic Programming

Table 3

Predicted (bold) and experimental (italic) thrust forces.

Feed (mm/rev)Speed (rpm)Diameter (mm)Point angleWeb thickness (mm)Pilot hole diameter (mm)⁢Entire drill thrust
force (N)

0.22940015.91182.33.22247.012228.64
0.10220015.91182.33.21279.971352.70
0.10280015.91182.33.21157.961149.73
0.25440012.71182.32.82001.381873.23
0.1024009.51181.52.4781.99811.97
0.1784009.51181.52.41184.691131.71
0.17840012.7801.92.81221.161376.90
0.10240012.71601.92.81765.581893.29
0.10240015.91352.34.4997.64868.69
0.17840015.91352.34.41528.141542.99