Single-Step Drilling Using Novel Modified Drill Bits Under Dry, Water, and Kerosene Conditions and Optimization of Process Parameters via MOGA-ANN and RSM

The burr removal and finishing of drilled hole walls typically require multiple post-processing steps. This experimental study introduces a novel single-step drilling approach using modified drill bits for simultaneous burr removal and surface finishing in aluminum 6061-T6. The odified-1 drill, equi...

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Main Authors: Sumitava Paul, Barun Haldar, Hillol Joardar, Nripen Mondal, Naser A. Alsaleh, Maaz Akhtar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/13/6/273
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Summary:The burr removal and finishing of drilled hole walls typically require multiple post-processing steps. This experimental study introduces a novel single-step drilling approach using modified drill bits for simultaneous burr removal and surface finishing in aluminum 6061-T6. The odified-1 drill, equipped with a deburring micro-insert, achieved superior results, with a chamfer height of −2.829 mm, drilling temperature of 40.28 ◦C, and surface roughness of 0.082 µm under optimal conditions. Multi-objective optimization using the RSM and MOGA-ANN identified the optimal drilling parameters for the Modified-1 drill at 3000 rpm under water lubrication as compared to dry conditions and kerosene. Experimental validation confirmed the high prediction accuracy, with deviations under 6%. These results establish the Modified-1 twist drill bit with a deburring<br> micro-insert as a highly effective tool for burr-free high-quality drilling in a single operation. This innovative drill design presents an efficient, single-step solution for burr elimination, chamfer formation, and surface finishing in drilling operations.
ISSN:2075-4442