Muhammad Ghozali
Universitas Sebelas Maret

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The Effect of Alkali Treatment And Microcrystalline Cellulose Addition on Density Value of Cantala Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites Muhammad Ghozali; Dody Ariawan; Eko Surojo
Mekanika: Majalah Ilmiah Mekanika Vol 20, No 1 (2021): MEKANIKA: Majalah Ilmiah Mekanika
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/mekanika.v20i1.47460

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Natural fiber reinforced composites is one materials potentially developing in Indonesia. One of biggest problem with composites specimen is its void. One properties to find out void of composites is composites density value. The objective of research is to investigate the effect of fiber alkali (NaOH) treatment and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) addition on density value of cantala fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Firstly, cantala fibers was submerged into alkali (NaOH) 6% solution for 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 hours. Furthermore, the fiber was washed using acetid acid and then using clean water to reach pH 7. Thereafter, cantala fiber was dried in the oven for 10 hours at temperature 600C. Composites was composed of cantala fiber, unsaturated polyester polymer matrix, and microcrystalline cellulose according to the composition with volume fraction 30%. Composites was casted using compression molding method with compressive strength of 10 MPa for 12 hours. All specimens of composites undertake post cure for 2 hours at 600C. Density test was conducted using densimeter by calculating the density of composites in the air and the water. The result of research showed that the longer the alkali treatment time and the more addition of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) filler, the higher is the composites density. The higher density value of cantala fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester is alkali treatment 6 hours, which was 1.223 gr/cm3.
Comparative Study of The Conventional Curing Machine with The Electric at Aluna Masaran Batik Manufacturer Industry S. , Suharno; J. , Joemintono; Aji Widi Kuncoro; Dewa Akbar Rasta Pradana; Muhammad Ghozali; Muhammad Ridwan; Muhammad Sholeh
Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Industri Vol. 22, No. 1, June 2023
Publisher : Department of Industrial Engineering Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/jiti.v22i1.21666

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The batik industry is constantly increasing its production. During production, a curing machine is used to dry the batik after the printing/screening process. The main problem with conventional machines is their inability to produce maximum heat. Currently, they are used in most industries and generate uneven heat, with LPG gas as the main fuel. Therefore, this study aims to develop an electric curing machine as an alternative to overcome the challenges of the conventional type It was carried out using a sample of the experimental test site selected through a purposive sampling method, namely the Aluna Batik industry in Masaran, Sragen. The data were collected by observing the outcomes of mechanical engineering and analyzed using descriptive methods. The results showed that conventional curing provides an advantage in the speed of heat supply, while electric curing stabilizes heat requirements. This showed that the electric machine is more profitable for large and fast quantities production, while the conventional is ideal for daily production.