Optimization of Milling Parameters of Unmodified Calotropis Procera Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composite (UCPFRPC)
, Fredrick M. Mwema 1,2,*, James N. Keraita 1, Esther T. Akinlabi 2,3, Job M. Wambua 1 and Tien-Chien Jen 2Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
This paper studies the optimization of the milling parameters of UCPFRPC material, and the optimal milling parameters for the lowest surface roughness were found and the depth of cut is the most significant factor. However, there are a few areas that can be improved:
- In the materials and methods section, could you please give more descriptions about the Taguchi method and how the parameters in Table 2 generated? Have you done any DoE to decide these parameters? And How the parameter levels in Table 1 decided?
- Line 152, why the most impactful parameter is depth of cut, it seems from Figure 3 that rotational spindle speed is also very important.
- The authors could consider to combine machine learning for further analysis and it would be interesting to link the material strength with the milling parameters.
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Reviewer 2 Report
The optimization of the milling parameters of unmodified composite (UCPFRPC) is considered. Experiments are carried-out. The workpieces are investigated for surface roughness. Optimal milling parameters are determined. The paper contains interesting results and can be published.
Author Response
There were no comments to address. The reviewer accepted the article.
