i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering (JME)


Volume 8 Issue 4 August - October 2018

Research Paper

Experimental Studies on Mechanical Properties of Polymer Based Composites

SATISH* , S. Sambhu Prasad**, V. V. S. Prasad***
* Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India.
** Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*** Professor, Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Satish, G., Prasad, S. S., and Prasad, V. V. S. (2018). Experimental Studies on Mechanical Properties of Polymer Based Composites. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14102

Abstract

Polymer composites have good characteristics like modulus/weight ratio, strength/weight ratio, excellent fatigue and non-corroding properties which encourage to the extensive applications. This study was about the orientation of fiber effects on the mechanical properties of E-glass reinforced polymer composites which is essential. For three different orientations (0o/90o, 0o/45o & 0o/135o) of fiber, epoxy laminated composites are fabricated by hand-layup technique and these specimens were subjected to tensile, flexural and hardness testing as per the ASTM standards. This paper evaluates the comparison of different orientation of E-glass fiber in order to improve the strength and hardness. The experimental results reveal that the best tensile strength and hardness values are obtained for 0o/90o oriented fibers, flexural strength is  for 0o/45o orientations specimen. Regression analysis is utilised to check the validity of the experimental data. The results demonstrated that the created quadratic models are suitable for the prediction of experimental values for mechanical properties.

Research Paper

Optimization of Environmental Friendly Turning Process using Taguchi Integrated Grey Relational Analysis during Machining of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

P. Sivaiah* , P. Mallikarjuna**, B.K.Sridhara***, K. Venkata Chalapathi****
* Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Andhra Pradesh, India.
** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*** Postgraudate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
**** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Sivaiah, P., Mallikarjuna, P., Uma, B., and Chalapath, K. V. (2018). Optimization Of Environmental Friendly Turning Process Using Taguchi Integrated Grey Relational Analysis During Machining of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14190

Abstract

Chemically contaminated conventional coolants and conventional cooling techniques negatively affect the manual operator's health and environmental pollution. To overcome these problems, in the present study, biodegradable coolant and environmentally friendly cooling techniques were used for experimental investigation. Determination of optimum conditions significantly affect the productivity hence selection of optimum cutting conditions is crucial in turning process. The current work is concentrated on optimization of multiple responses using Taguchi integrated Grey Relational Analysis (TGRA) in turning of 17-4 precipitated hardenable stainless steel (PH SS) under minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) environment. The respective multiple responses considered are surface roughness (Ra), tool flank wear (Vb) and material removal rate (MRR), whereas, the respective process parameters considered are cutting velocity (v), feed rate (f) and depth of cut (d). The optimum process parameters determined from the TGRA are at v = 84.62 m/min, f = 0.048 mm/rev and d = 0.7 mm respectively. From the results, it was observed that the respective reductions in Ra and Vb are 30 % and 17.64 %, whereas, MRR increased by 24.68 % at the optimum parameter settings. Also, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to find out the influence of each input factor on turning performance characteristics. MQL cooling technique is an efficient alternative solution for metal cutting industries from the stringent environmental regulation point of view. On the other hand, TGRA helps to improve the productivity during machining of 17-4 PH SS.

Research Paper

Frictional Performance of Dimpled Textured Surfaces on a Frictional Pair: An Experimental Study

G. Vignesh* , M. Prakash**, Milon Selvam Dennison***, P. Ragupathi****
*-**,**** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
*** Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vignesh, G., Prakash, M., Dennison, M. S., and Ragupathi, P. (2018). Frictional Performance of Dimpled Textured Surfaces on a Frictional Pair : An Experimental Study. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 18-24. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14337

Abstract

Surface Texturing is the most significant technique to reduce friction in the frictional pairs. Tribological performance of the frictional pairs can be improved by controlling the geometrical shape, dimple diameter to depth ratio, and area density ratio. In this study, tribological performance of the brass discs with various surface textures mated with brass pins were experimentally analyzed using pin on disc tribometer. Laser marking machine was used to produce surface textures like Circular arrays of spherical and ellipsoidal dimple features with various aspects and area density ratio. The dimple shape and size are experimentally analyzed under dry lubrication. The influence of three kinds of dimple textures on friction characteristics was studied. It shows that there is a positive effect on dimpled surfaces compared to smooth surfaces. Controlling the dimple size and shape plays an important role in surface texturing.

Research Paper

Comparative Analysis of an SI Engine Block Using Al Alloy and Metal Matrix Composite

S. Aravind* , D. Sathish Kumar **, G. Vignesh***
*-*** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Aravind, S., Kumar, D. S., and Vignesh, S. (2018). Comparative Analysis of an SI Engine Block Using Al Alloy and Metal Matrix Composite. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 25-30. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14296

Abstract

To increase the life, fuel economy and efficiency of an automobile engine, the researches are being done on the use of different materials. Material selection for an engine depends on various factors. The life of the engine with the material which is capable of giving higher efficiency and fuel economy can be determined with the help of thermal analysis. This paper deals with the thermal analysis of a SI engine block using two different materials; Al alloy 6061 and a metal matrix composite (Al alloy+ 20 % SiC). The engine block was modeled using Pro-E and the thermal analysis was done using ANSYS. The thermal stress, thermal flux and thermal gradient of two different materials have been analyzed. It has been found that the Metal Matrix composite (MMC) has less thermal stress and thermal gradient compared to Al alloy.

Research Paper

Reducing Chips and Scratches on Closures of a Car Assembly Line

S. Balakumar* , Milon Selvam Dennison**, Nelson A. J. R***
*,*** Postgraduate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
** Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Balakumar, S., Dennison, M. S., and Nelson, A. J. R. (2018). Reducing Chips and Scratches on Closures of a Car Assembly Line. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 31-38. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14336

Abstract

An automotive assembly facility has recently been experiencing quality issues in assembly and repair shop as a result of new model introduction. Since the current model start-up, the assembly process has been the major area for the concerns related to paint issues. This study attempted to address and nullify the quality issue of chips and scratches on closures of a car. The target of this paper is to diminish the revamp, for example chips and scratches which are made in the car mechanical production system. To outline an imperfection free arrangement of an automotive and legitimize the upgrades with few metrics, this study was done. The quantity of assembly stations inside the plant was precisely watched. The gathering procedures examined for the layout were current vehicle development and the basic to quality variables. The essential aspects of lean taken here were disposing of non-value added exercises like transit wastes, lessening work in advance stock, to maintain a strategic distance from the rework and repaint. Distinctive methodologies and tools were utilized to decrease the chips and scratches made amid the assembly process, as to the changes made there was diminishment of chips and scratches.

Research Paper

Multi-Objective Optimization of End Milling Process Parameters in Machining of EN 31 Steel: Application of AHP Embedded With VIKOR and WASPAS Methods

Venkata Ajay Kumar. G* , D. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy**, Nakka Nagaraju***
*-*** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, (Autonomous), Rajampet, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Kumar, G. V. A., Reddy, D. V., and Nagaraju, N. (2018). Multi-Objective Optimization of End Milling Process Parameters in Machining of EN 31 Steel: Application of AHP Embedded with VIKOR and WASPAS Methods. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 8(4), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.8.4.14676

Abstract

The objective of the current work is to optimize the end milling process machining parameters in end milling of EN 31 steel. Surface Roughness (SR), Dimensional Deviation (DD) and Material Removal Rate (MRR) are some of the crucial findings in this work. In this work, the weights are calculated by using numerical tool AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method, and VIKOR(Vise Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje) and WASPAS (Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment) methods are used in analyzing optimum machining parameters. These techniques are utilized for multi-objective optimization which minimizes SR, DD and maximizes the MRR. Results showed the effectiveness of VIKOR approach as well as WASPAS method, both methods are appropriate to any metal cutting operations on superior with multi-number of objectives concurrently.