Investigation of the Effects of Cutting Parameters on Surface Roughness in Turning Operations

Bugra ARSLAN, Ali Serhat ERSOYOGLU

Abstract: In this study, the effect of cutting parameters used in turning operations on surface roughness has been experimentally investigated. AISI 304 stainless steel material was used as the workpiece material in the experimental studies. Cutting operations were conducted with WNMG O80408 EA cutting tool according to the experimental plan determined by the Taguchi method, involving different cutting speeds, depths of cut, and feed rates. The influence of cutting parameters on cutting forces and surface roughness has been determined.

Keywords: Cutting parameters, surface roughness, AISI 304 stainless steel, turning operations, machinability