Application of fuzzy logic for modeling surface roughness in turning CFRP composites using CBN tool

In recent days, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites play a vital role in various engineering and technological applications. They are replacing conventional materials due to their excellent properties. Tubes made of these materials are made up of either hand layup process or filament winding processes and are widely used in aircraft, automobile, sports industries, etc., The objective of this study is to examine the influence of machining parameters combination so as to obtain a good surface finish in turning of CFRP composite by cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting tool and to predict the surface roughness values using fuzzy modeling. The results indicate that the fuzzy logic modeling technique can be effectively used for the prediction of surface roughness in machining of CFRP composites.