Investigating the Effect of Machining Parameters on the Cutting Force and Surface Quality of RZ5/TiB2 Magnesium Based Metal Matrix Composite by Sobel Sensitivity Analysis Method

The properties of metal-based composites, such as their high strength-to-weight ratio and good resistance to wear and fatigue, have caused a significant growth in their use in the aerospace, automotive, and aircraft industries. Magnesium-based composites have particularly attracted the attention of researchers in various fields, especially aerospace scientists, due to their lower density than other metal-based composite alloys such as titanium and aluminum. However, due to the presence of very abrasive reinforcing material in these materials, machining them is difficult and presents numerous challenges. Therefore, it to study the machining process of these is necessary composites and to examine the effect of the main turning parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on machining forces and surface roughness. Sobol's sensitivity analysis method was used for this purpose. Using this method, it was determined that the feed rate, cutting depth, and cutting speed have the greatest effect on the machining forces, respectively. Additionally, the feed rate has a greater effect on the surface roughness than the cutting depth and cutting speed. As the feed rate increases, the surface roughness and cutting forces increase.