School of Manufacturing Engineering (Articles): Recent submissions
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Failure analysis of conveyor chain links: A case study
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)This case study is to investigate the causes of failure of chain system through characterization on the failure component. The failures that occur are relate to welding because this dipping latex industry used customized ... -
Root causes analysis of disbonds and unidentifiable ultrasonic indications on composite materials
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)To ensure the structural integrity of composite materials, honeycomb sandwich panels must be inspected for defects with through-transmission ultrasonic testing. This study focused on the root causes analysis of disbonds ... -
Comparison study in consolidation of yttria reinforced iron-chromium composites using conventional and microwave sintering technique
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)This research is focused on studying the density and mechanical properties of iron-chromium composites consolidated by innovative rapid microwave sintering technology against conventionally sintered counterparts using slow ... -
Effect of drill point angle on surface integrity when drilling titanium alloy
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Surface integrity of machined component is of major importance for the reliability and safety requirements during in service especially for the aerospace applications. This paper presents an investigation on the effect of ... -
High-speed photographic study of chip formation during end milling of GFRP composites
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)The chip forming process during end milling of glass fibre reinforced composites has been investigated in this study. The qualitative results from a high speed video camera has showed that discontinuous and fracturing of ... -
Numerical investigation of combustion performance utilizing envo-diesel blends
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Alternative fuel and renewable energy is needed to fulfill the energy demand of the world. The use of envo-diesel fuels for power generation seems a viable solution for the problems of decreasing fossil-fuel reserves and ... -
A simple technique for improving the anechoic performance of a pyramidal absorber
(EMW Publishing, 2013)In this paper, we propose a very simple technique that offers an extra degree of freedom to optimize the design of a tire dust-based absorber with reduced height. Cladding is a technique that is used to enhance the surface ... -
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Capsule material selection and its robustness analysis in oil and gas pipeline
(International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA), 2013-08)This paper discussed on the material selection and its robustness analysis towards the design of magnetic flux leakage capsule that most applied in oil and gas pipeline. Magnetic Flux Leakage is among the most famous and ... -
Design and analysis of magnetic flux leakage capsule
(International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA), 2013-08)Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) is among the current in-line non-invasive popular technique applied in pipeline condition control and monitoring. This paper discussed on the design and development of magnetic flux leakage ... -
Optimization of the plastic injection molding parameters for sport equipment by using design of experiment
(Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2013-03)This Paper, research about the defect on plastic product in injection molding process. During producing a product using injection molding process, various of defects such as warpage, weld lines, shrinkage and sink mark can ... -
Modeling approach to the elements of TQM practice
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)This paper considers three factors; the selection of the Performance Measures, selection of the Critical Success Factors, and selection of quality tools as three elements of TQM. The qualitative research of this study tries ... -
Performance study of WEDMed on inconel 718 by using response surface methodology
(Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2013)The demand of high accuracy aerospace parts become important which is reflected by the machining process performances. Inconel 718 is a well-known superalloy in aerospace industries especially in turbine fabrication. The ... -
Analysis of buffered assembly line productivity
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014)Purpose – The paper aims to study car assembly line, to show its productivity rate, and to derive a mathematical model for the productivity rate of the assembly line segmented into sections with embedded buffers. Design ... -
Investigation of optimal parameters for tensile strength property of ABS in rapid prototyping
(Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2013-05)This paper presents the investigation of the effect of fused deposition modeling (FDM) parametric processes on the tensile strength of the developed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) compliant prototype. The prototype ... -
Chip formation studies in machining fibre reinforced polymer composites
(Inderscience Enterprises Ltd., 2013)The use of end milling process for machining of fibre reinforced polymer composites has been widespread in various industries. Until recently, very little work has been reported with regard to characterisation of chip ... -
Shrinkages and warpage in the processability of wood-filled polypropylene composite thin-walled parts formed by injection molding
(Elsevier Ltd., 2013-12)Reducing volumetric shrinkages and warpage during the injection molding process is a challenging problem in the production of molded thin-walled parts. In this study, the injection molding of shallow, thin-walled parts ... -
An investigation of the processability of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites on shallow and flat thin-walled parts by injection moulding process
(Elsevier B.V., 2013-09)Currently, many industries are trending towards producing products exhibit such properties as small thickness, lightweight, small dimensions, and environmental friendliness. In this project, flat or shallow thin-walled ... -
Characteristic and corrosion studies of rare earth (REE) based anodizing on AZ91D magnesium alloy
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-01)Oxide coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloy were prepared using anodizing technique with 10mA/cm2 current density for 5 minutes in electrolyte containing Mg (NO₃)₂ with NaVO₃ as an additive. The corrosion behaviors of different ... -
Characterization of PM Fe-Cr-Y₂O₃ composites prepared by microwave sintering technology
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-01)This research is focused on assessing the feasibility of the new and innovative microwave sintering technology for fabricating iron-chromium composites prepared via powder metallurgy route. Accordingly, the microwave ... -
Optimization of sintering temperature on microwave sintering of the composite iron-chromium reinforced with alumina particles
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-01)Microwave sintering technology has become attractive and gained interest among material researchers due its capability and advantages over conventional sintering. Since two decades ago, intensive researches on microwave ...