Browsing School of Manufacturing Engineering (Articles) by Issue Date

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    • Real-time control of automotive engine fuelled with Malaysian palm oil biodiesel 

      Azuwir, Mohd Nor; Mohd Zaki, Abdulmuin, Prof. Dr.; Abdul Hamid, Adom, Prof. Dr. (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      With the rapid decline in energy resources, the increasing environmental concerns, and the high demand of energy consumption, many countries have been looking for alternative energy to substitute fossil fuel. One of the ...

    • Vibration analysis of blocked circular pipe flow 

      Nur Liyana, Tajul Lile; Muhammad Hasnulhadi, Mohammad Jaafar; M. R., Roslan (Trans Tech Publications (TTP), 2012)
      Pipes are found in almost all buildings and constructions where they are used to convey fluid to a desired location. Liquid containing foreign objects and impurities will sometimes creates unintentional built up or clog ...

    • Iterative algorithm for active vibration control of flexible beam 

      Mohd. Sazli, Saad; Hishamuddin, Jamaluddin, Prof. Dr.; Intan Zaurah, Mat Darus, Dr. (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      This paper presents the development of dynamic model of a flexible beam structure using finite difference method. A Simple Proportional (P) control scheme is applied to suppress vibration at the tip of the flexible beam. ...

    • A study on fiber glass composite hovercraft hull with different wall thickness using generative structural analysis 

      Muhammad Aiman, Ahmad Fozi; Mohamed Tarmizi, Ahmad; Bakri, Bakar; Mohd Sabri, Hussin; Mohd Hafiezal, Mohd Radzi; Ahmad Fairuz, Mansor (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      The usage of fiber glass composite has tremendously given the benefitof a weight reduction and enhancing the performance of a product. Some developers and innovative changes have been made to the hull design by inserting ...

    • Warpage analyses on thin plate in three-plate mold by Taguchi method and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for PC, ABS and PC/ABS 

      Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Mohd. Fathullah, Ghazli @ Ghazali; Mohd. Nasir, Mat Saad; Norshah Afizi, Shuaib; Muhamad Saifuldin, Abdul Manan, Dr. (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      Warpage is a common issue in plastic injection molding process. It can get worse for thin parts and therefore it is more challenging for product design engineers, mold designers and manufacturing engineer to cope with ...

    • The influence of different mold temperature on warpage in a thin shallow injection molding process 

      Norshah Afizi, Shuaib; Muhamad Nasir, Murad; Mohd. Fathullah, Ghazli @ Ghazali; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Muhamad Saifuldin, Abdul Manan, Dr. (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      Every injection molding parameter have its own influence towards the quality of an injection-molded part. Temperature, pressure and time are main parameters that typically highlighted in controlling the warpage defect of ...

    • Effect of NaVO3 concentration on corrosion resistance of conversion coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy 

      N.F.W.M., Sidik; Mohd Zamzuri, Mohammad Zain; Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; Khairul Azwan, Ismail, Dr. (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      Anticorrosive oxide films were successfully prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloy by chemical conversion coating in La (NO3)3 electrolytes with and without NaVO3. The morphologies and chemical composition were characterized ...

    • Improvement of corrosion resistance of rare earth element (REE)-based anodic oxidation coating on AZ91D magnesium alloy 

      Mohd. Zamzuri, Mohammad Zain; Suhaimi, Illias; Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; Khairul Azwan, Ismail, Dr.; Nooraizedfiza, Zainon (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      Anodization is a useful technique for forming protective films on magnesium alloys and improves its corrosion resistance. Based on the rare earth metal (REE) salt solution, the optimum parameter was selected by comparing ...

    • Analyzing the jamming of parts on the shaft in assembly processes 

      Usubamatov, Ryspek, Prof. Dr.; Siti Aishah, Adam; Azmi, Harun (Emerald Group Publishing Limited., 2012)
      Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the process of jamming of the hollow parts on the shaft and to derive a mathematical model for jamming in an assembly process. Design/methodology/approach - The ...

    • The study of surface roughness and MRR of mild steel using manual plasma arc cutting machining 

      Rajamony, Bhuvenesh, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Mohd Hafidz, Norizaman; Muhamad Saifuldin, Abdul Manan (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      Manufacturing companies define the qualities of thermal removing process based on the dimension and physical appearance of the cutting material surface. Therefore, the roughness of the surface area of the cutting material ...

    • Preliminary study on cutting solid object using water at pressure exceeding 1000 MPa 

      Ahmad Humaizi, Hilmi; Mohd Nor Azman; Ariffin, Ismail, Lt Col Assoc. Prof .; Mohammed Alias, Yusof, Prof. Madya Ir.; Ahmad Mujahid, Ahmad Zaidi, Dr.; Shohaimi, Abdullah, Brig. Jen. Prof. Madya Dr. (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      To date, the highest pump pressure available in market is 648 MPa from FLOW International Corp. Cutting with ultra high pressure reduces abrasive usage, faster cutting speed, increased depth of cuts and increase efficiency. ...

    • Surface roughness and MRR effect on manual plasma arc cutting machining 

      Bhuvenesh, Rajamony, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Muhamad Saifuldin, Abdul Manan, Dr.; M. H., Norizaman (World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), 2012)
      Industrial surveys shows that manufacturing companies define the qualities of thermal removing process based on the dimension and physical appearance of the cutting material surface. Therefore, the roughness of the ...

    • The study of lean layout in an automotive parts manufacturer 

      Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; Mohd Zamzuri, Mohammad Zain (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      The term "Lean" was the Japanese model and had been associated with the practice of interpreting the value added activities from those that are wasted ("muda" in Japanese) in an organization and its supply chain [1]. Apart ...

    • Study on ability of palm oil as viscosity index improvement (VII) additive in thermal stability (base mineral oil - Cooking palm oil) 

      Hasnul, Hadi; Liyana, Tajul; M. S., Hussin; Zailani, Zainal Abidin; Mohd Fidzwan, Md Amin Hamzas; Muhammad Syahril, Bahari (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      This research was conducted to study the thermal stability of cooking palm oil when subjected to heat in an attempt to study its ability as viscosity index improver. Four samples of mixture of Shell Rimula X SAE 40 engine ...

    • A review on major business excellence frameworks. 

      Dodangeh, J.; Rosnah, M.Y.; Ismail, N.; Md.Ismail, Y.; Biekzadeh, M.R.; Jassbi, J. (Social Science Research Network, 2012)
      In increasingly competitive business environments, business excellence models play crucial roles in organizational successes. Numerous organizations implement business excellence models to obtain business excellence. To ...

    • Design and fabrication of a die for molding test press. 

      Mohd Sabri, Hussin; Mohd Fidzwan, Md Amin Hamzas; M. J., Hasnul; Zailani, Zainal Abidin; Asmawi, Sanuddin (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      This project aims to design and fabricate an die for molding test press. Mold Test Press Machine uses the concept of Compression Molding/Hot Press Molding. This project will be handled from the beginning of the design until ...

    • Multi-objective optimisation of machining fibre reinforced composites 

      Azwan Iskandar, Azmi (Asian Network for Scientific Information (ANSINET), 2012)
      Since the inception of their wide use in the 1960s, advanced composite materials such as Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have seen an exponential growth in application for various engineering fields. FRP composites ...

    • Design of fuzzy logic model for the prediction of tool performance during machining of composite materials 

      Azwan Iskandar, Azmi (Elsevier, 2012)
      Complexity of the machining process, the nonlinear relationship between parameters, and the random variations of material properties make the prediction of tool life during machining of composite material a challenge. ...

    • New vane type wind turbine of high efficiency 

      Usubamatov, Ryspek, Prof. Dr.; A. Y., Qasim; Zuraidah, Mohd Zain, Prof. Dr. (Universiti Putra Malaysia Press, 2012-01)
      Wind energy has often been touted as one of the most reliable sources of renewable energy that should be used for people. Today, wind energy (mainly by propeller type wind turbines) produces less than one percent of the ...

    • Design and anaysis of thermoacoustic air conditioning system as environmental friendly device 

      Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; Roshaliza, Hamidon; Mohd Zamzuri, Mohammad Zain; Ho, Seng Khee (Trans Tech Publications, 2012-02)
      Thermoacoustic air conditioning system is a new technology design of cooling system which offers the possibility for simple and efficient energy conversion devices. This research is looking an alternative for CFC-contained ...