Optimization of Carburized UNS G10170 Steel Process Parameters Using Taguchi Approach and Response Surface Model (RSM)
Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51283#.VGGkG2fHRK0 Author(s) Olawale Samuel Fatoba 1* , Olaitan Lukman Akanji 1 , Abiodun Samson Aasa 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa . 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa . ABSTRACT The utilization of carburizing materials in surface engineering has undergone many tremendous changes. Effective quality control is possible through carburizing the steel components under op-timal conditions. In this research work, process parameters like furnace temperature, soaking time and...