A hybrid ANN–GA framework for multi-objective optimization of surface integrity in Nd: YAG laser percussion drilling of 4.5 mm Al/SiC composites

Anurag Yadav, Avanish Kumar Dubey, Mechanical Engineering Department, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on July 30, 2026

Abstract

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This study presents a hybrid modelling and optimisation framework integrating Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Genetic Algorithms (GAs) to enhance laser beam percussion drilling (LBPD) of aluminium–silicon carbide (Al/SiC) metal matrix composites (...