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Multi-criteria decision making approach is one of the most troublesome tools for solving the tangled optimization problems in the machining area due to its capability of solving the complex optimization problems in the production process. Turning is widely used in the manufacturing processes as it offers enormous advantages like good quality product, customer satisfaction, economical and relatively easy to apply. A contemporary approach, MOORA coupled with PCA, was used to ascertain an optimal combination of input parameters (spindle speed, depth of cut and feed rate) for the given output parameters (power consumption, average surface roughness and frequency of tool vibration) using L27 orthogonal array for turning on ASTM A588 mild steel. Comparison between MOORA-PCA and TOPSIS-PCA shows the effectiveness of MOORA over TOPSIS method. The optimum parameter combination for multi-performance characteristics has been established for ASTM A588 mild steel are spindle speed 160 rpm, depth of cut 0.1 mm and feed rate 0.08 mm/rev. Therefore, this study focuses on the application of the hybrid MCDM approach as a vital selection making tool to deal with multi objective optimization problems.

This paper represents a multivariate hybrid approach, combining Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to optimize different correlated responses during Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) process of titanium grade 6. The response parameters selected are the average cutting speed, average Kerf width and average surface roughness (Ra). All of them have been studied in terms of pulse-ON time, pulse-OFF time, wire feed and wire tension. As indicated by Taguchi’s signal-to-noise ratio, the optimum process parameters were achieved for the desired average cutting speed, average Kerf width and average surface roughness, respectively. At last, the optimum combination of process parameters was validated by affirmation test which gave considerably improved various quality characteristics. Confirmation test outcome revealed that multivariate hybrid approach MOORA coupled with PCA was a competent strategy to decide available cutting parameters for a desired response quality for WEDM of titanium grade 6.