Sustainability-Based Analysis of Conventional to High-Speed Machining of Al 6061-T6 Alloy

High-speed machining is considered to be a promising technique due its advantages, such as high productivity and better product quality. With paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, the energy consumption analysis of high-speed also gaining ever-increasing importance. The current article addresses this issue presents detailed specific cutting (SCE) surface finish (Ra) during conventional Al 6061-T6. A Taguchi-based L16 orthogonal array experimental design was developed for range an 6061-T6 alloy. results revealed that SCE Ra improve when speed increased from machining. In particular, observed reduce linearly in transitional machining, whereas it followed parabolic trend This indicates existence optimal may lead minimum consumption. Chip morphology performed further investigate serration chips initiates beyond 1750 m/min at feed rate 0.4 mm/rev.