Optimization of Wood-Based Birch Plywood CO2 Laser Engraving Process Parameters with Taguchi Method

Abstract

In this study, the optimization of the parameters used in the engraving process of wooden birch plywood material with a CO2 laser machine was investigated using the Taguchi method. An industrial laser machine with a 150W glass tube was used during the experimental examination process. There are basic factors affecting the engraving process of wooden surfaces such as laser power (P), engraving speed (S) and laser head parts (F). The engraving depth (D) and engraving width formed on the surface during the engraving process are the main factors that determine the aesthetics of the product. Taguchi L25 orthogonal array was used in the experiments to determine and optimize the highly important parameters. The optimum combination of parameters in the laser engraving process was then evaluated. The research results showed that the effect of P and S factors played a leading role, and the F parameter had a small effect on the depth of wood scraping. Optimization results found that F:5, S:100 and P:30 gave the best engraving depth optimization, while F:6, S:300 and P:10 gave the lowest engraving depth optimization result.

Keywords

• Taguchi method
• parameter optimisation
• CO2 laser
• wood carving
• birch plywood

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