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Implementation of Preventive Maintenance for CNC Machines in Vocational Education Facilities: A Case Study at Politeknik Kampar Romiyadi Romiyadi; Adi Febrianton
G-Tech: Jurnal Teknologi Terapan Vol 9 No 4 (2025): G-Tech, Vol. 9 No. 4 October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat, Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70609/g-tech.v9i4.7951

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This research aims to optimize the preventive maintenance system for CNC machines in the context of vocational education, with a focus on improving practice efficiency and reducing downtime. The study was conducted at Politeknik Kampar using a quantitative-descriptive approach integrated with a case study method. Quantitative data were obtained from machine performance logs, including total operating hours, number of breakdowns, and maintenance time before and after preventive maintenance implementation. Descriptive data were gathered through structured interviews and direct observation of CNC training sessions. The research focused on two types of machines, namely the CNC Milling HURCO VM 10 and the CNC Turning Center SKT 160A, which are intensively used in practical training activities. Prior to the implementation of the preventive maintenance protocol, the existing maintenance system was reactive and unscheduled, leading to frequent breakdowns and extended operational downtime. Following the implementation of the preventive maintenance program over a six week period, the frequency of machine breakdowns decreased by approximately 45%, and average downtime was reduced from 6.2 hours to 3.4 hours per week. Consequently, practice efficiency increased by about 28%, as reflected in the higher completion rate of student machining tasks within the allocated schedule. Student involvement in daily maintenance also contributed to building practical awareness of the importance of maintenance in industrial settings. The findings demonstrate that preventive maintenance not only enhances machine reliability but also strengthens vocational learning processes based on hands-on skills.
Optimizing Biobriquette Quality : The Role of Raw Material Selection in Tapioka Based Binder System Fatmayati Fatmayati; Anna Dhora; Romiyadi Romiyadi
G-Tech: Jurnal Teknologi Terapan Vol 9 No 4 (2025): G-Tech, Vol. 9 No. 4 October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat, Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70609/g-tech.v9i4.7960

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The continuous increase in energy consumption, along with the gradual depletion of fossil fuel reserves, highlights the need for sustainable alternative energy sources. Oil palm biomass waste is a promising raw material due to its abundance and high calorific value. This study aims to investigate the production process of biobriquettes made from four types of oil palm waste leaves, fronds, trunks, and shells using natural tapioca starch as a binder. The experimental procedure consisted of several stages: raw material preparation (cleaning, cutting into 1–3 cm pieces, and sun-drying), carbonization by incomplete combustion (pyrolysis) for approximately three hours, grinding and sieving through a 60-mesh screen, mixing the charcoal with 17% tapioca binder solution (starch-to-water ratio of 1:7), manual pressing, and oven drying at 105°C for ten hours. The resulting biobriquettes were evaluated based on SNI 01-6235-2000 standards, including moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and burning rate. The trunk-based biobriquette exhibited the best performance, with 5.10% moisture, 5.95% ash, 12.95% volatile matter, 76.00% fixed carbon, and a burning rate of 0.1256 g/min. Most parameters met the SNI requirements, except for slightly lower fixed carbon content. Therefore, oil palm trunk biomass is recommended as the most suitable raw material for producing high-quality, eco-friendly biobriquettes.