RT Journal Article T1 Predictive tool path compensation using ANN to minimize slenderness-induced errors in dry turning of UNS A97075-T6 T2 Predictive tool path compensation using Artificial Neural Networks to minimize slenderness-induced errors in dry turning of UNS A97075-T6 A1 Martín-Béjar, Sergio A1 Trujillo-Vilches, Francisco Javier A1 Bañón-García, Fermín A1 Bermudo-Gamboa, Carolina A1 Sevilla-Hurtado, Lorenzo K1 Redes neuronales (Informática) K1 Ingeniería industrial AB This study investigates dimensional deviations in dry turning of UNS A97075-T6 aluminium alloy, focusing on the impact of part slenderness and machining parameters. Experimental tests were conducted on specimens with varying diameters (10–18 mm), cutting speeds (40–80 m/min), and feed rates (0.05–0.15 mm/rev). Results reveal nonlinear deviation patterns, with maximum deviations up to 0.40 mm in slender parts. An iterative tool path compensation process reduced average deviations by 87%, achieving final errors below 0.10 mm. Based on these experiments, a feedforward Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was trained using diameter, cutting speed, and feed rate as inputs, and the compensated tool path as output. The ANN showed excellent predictive performance (R2 = 0.98, RMSE = 0.0012 mm), enabling first-pass trajectory corrections without iteration. This approach improves part accuracy while reducing cost and time. The novelty lies in considering part slenderness as a key factor affecting final part dimensions to meet tolerance requirements. Additionally, the use of Artificial Neural Networks enables the inclusion of slenderness effects in tool path prediction, allowing for the correction of potential geometrical deviations. These results offer practical insights for enhancing dimensional control in manufacturing processes. PB Elsevier YR 2026 FD 2026 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/46546 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/46546 LA eng NO S. Martín-Béjar, F.J. Trujillo, F. Bañón, C. Bermudo, L. Sevilla, Predictive tool path compensation using ANN to minimize slenderness-induced errors in dry turning of UNS A97075-T6, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 169, 2026, Pages 365-378, ISSN 1526-6125 NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga RD 25 may 2026