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Jurnal Polimesin
ISSN : 16935462     EISSN : 25491199     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.30811/jpl
Polimesin mostly publishes studies in the core areas of mechanical engineering, such as energy conversion, machine and mechanism design, and manufacturing technology. As science and technology develop rapidly in combination with other disciplines such as electrical, Polimesin also adapts to new facts by accepting manuscripts in mechatronics. In Biomechanics, Mechanical study in musculoskeletal and bio-tissue has been widely recognized to help better life quality for disabled people and physical rehabilitation work. Such a wide range of Polimesin could be published, but it still has criteria to apply mechanical systems and principles. Exceeding the limitation has been a common reason for rejection by those outside the scope. Using chemical principles more than mechanical ones in material engineering has been a common reason for rejection after submission. Excessive exploration of the management within the discipline of Industrial Engineering in the manufacturing technology scope is also unacceptable. The sub-scope biomechanics that focuses on ergonomics and does not study movement involving applied force on the bio-tissue is also not suitable for submission.
Articles 503 Documents
Enhancing TIG Welding Parameters For Direct Tensile Load (DT-load) On Various Steel Thicknesses Amar, Amar; Sukarman, Sukarman; Khoirudin, Khoirudin; Mulyadi, Dodi; Basit, Arul; Suhara, Ade; Shieddieque, Apang Djafar; Cahyo, Tegar Dwi
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 1 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i1.4892

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The car body repair process is integral to vehicle development and structural repair. The primary objective of this study is to enhance the quality of thin material welding utilized in automobile body repair. The impetus for this research stems from the necessity to improve the structural integrity and longevity of thin materials prone to deformation throughout the welding procedure while minimizing distortion. This study aims to identify optimal parameters for the tungsten inert gas welding (TIG welding) process on thin materials, particularly for automobile body rearrangement. The Taguchi method conducted the experimental analysis of variations in welding parameters, including electrode diameter, gas flow rate, and welding current. Adjusting TIG welding parameters to their optimal values significantly improves weld joint direct tensile load (DT-load) and overall structural quality, according to the findings of this study. ANOVA analysis and the S-N ratio indicate that gas flow rate and welding current are significant determinants of the quality of welded joints in thin materials. This research contributes to a better understanding of the optimal parameters for fusing thin materials, particularly in automobile body repair. The automotive industry can use these findings as a guide to enhance the quality and strength of welding processes, which are critical to the structural integrity of vehicles.
Investigation of dry cutting performance in lathes machine using flat heat pipes as part of cooling system Ragil Sukarno; Fajrin Rizqi Nurrakhmat; Syamsuir Syamsuir; Mukhsinun Hadi Kusuma
Jurnal POLIMESIN Vol 21, No 2 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v21i2.3314

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This study aims to develop a cutting tool cooling system for lathe machines in dry machining using finned flat heat pipes. The heat pipe is equipped with fins placed at the cutting tool's edge to reduce the cutting tool's temperature. Tests were conducted on conventional lathes with spindle speeds varied from 250 rpm, 540 rpm, and 850 rpm for the 20-minute operation to reduce the workpiece diameter from 22 to 18 mm and 90 mm long. The testing was carried out in three methods: (1) dry cutting process without heat pipe and coolant, (2) cutting process without heat pipe but using coolant, (3) dry cutting process equipped with heat pipe without coolant fluid. The result shows that using heat pipes as a cooling medium significantly influences reducing the cutting tool temperature compared with the dry machining process. The cutting tool temperature can be maintained at 30–40oC when using a heat pipe as part of the cooling system. Using heat pipes as a cutting tool cooling medium also positively affects the cutting tool's life. During the 20-minute with spindle speed 250 rpm machining process, the cutting tool assisted with the heat pipe has not shown wear, while the cutting tool in the dry machining process began to show wear. On the other hand, the cooling process using coolant liquid gives maximum results, so a combination of heat pipes and coolant fluid with a minimum capacity can be recommended as part of the cooling system to improve the cutting tool's performance.
Optimization of tool wear and surface roughness in ST-37 steel turning process with varying tool angles and machining parameters Burhanuddin, Yanuar; Harun, Suryadiwansa; Ibrahim, Gusri Akhyar; Hamni, Arinal
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 3 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i3.4983

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The process of cutting low carbon steel (ST-37) typically utilizes High-Speed Steel (HSS) tools owing to their high hardness, affordability, and ease of shaping tool geometry. In machining, tool geometry plays a crucial role in the material cutting process and determines the quality of the final product, particularly surface roughness. The objective of this research is to achieve optimal surface roughness by varying the tool geometry and nose radius. This study employed an experimental approach using ST-37 and HSS tools. The variations in tool geometry include side rake angles of 12°, 15°, and 18°; side cutting edge angles of 85°, 80°, and 75°; and nose radii of 0 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.8 mm. The machining parameters applied consist of a cutting depth of 1 mm and 2 mm, spindle rotation speeds of 185 rpm, 425 rpm, and 624 rpm, and a feed rate of 0.05 mm/rev, 0.075 mm/rev, and 0.1 mm/rev. Tool wear measurements were captured using a USB camera, whereas the surface roughness was assessed using a surface roughness tester. The impact of the tool geometry on the surface roughness was analyzed using the Taguchi-Grey Relational Analysis (Taguchi-GRA) and ANOVA methods. The optimal combination for ST-37 lathe machining with a sharpening tool is: A1 (cutting depth 1 mm), B1 (cutting speed 17.42 m/min), C3 (feed 0.05 mm/rev), D1 (corner radius 0 mm), E3 (side rake angle γ 18°), and F3 (side cutting edge angle γ 75°). According to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), three factors—cutting speed, tool tip angle, and chip angle—should be considered to achieve minimal tool wear and desirable surface roughness during machining
Optimization of CNC machining parameters to improve surface roughness quality of the AL6061 material using the Taguchi method Bukhari Kasim; Azwar Yunus; Ilyas Yusuf; Mawardi Mawardi; Darmein Darmein
Jurnal POLIMESIN Vol 21, No 4 (2023): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v21i4.4039

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Surface quality is an important variable of a milling machining process. Therefore, choosing the best machining parameters is very important to arrange so that the best surface quality can be obtained. The purpose of this research is to optimize machining parameters by using surface roughness as a performance indicator variable. This research was carried out by making 9 surface roughness test specimens through a facing process on a TU-3A CNC milling machine. Each test specimen is made with a different level of machining parameters. Machining parameters used in this research are spindle speed, feed rate, and depth of cut. Surface roughness values obtained from 9 test specimens were analyzed using the Taguchi method, signal-to- noise ratio, and ANOVA. The Taguchi approach is also used to predict the best machining parameter configurations. The results of the signal-to-noise ratio analysis show that the surface quality is affected by spindle speed, depth of cut and feed rate, respectively. The results of measurements on 9 test specimens showed the best roughness values were 0.275µm. While the results of the Taguchi analysis show that the optimal surface roughness value can be obtained at 0.267µm for machining conditions with the parameters spindle speed 1100 rpm, feed rate 85 mm/min and depth of cut 0.25 mm. Furthermore, analysis of variance (ANOVA) yielded contribution values from spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut to the surface roughness values of 51.80%, 36.88% and 10.72%, respectively
Investigation Of Automotive Air Conditioning Using Eco-Friendly R600a As An Alternative Refrigerant To R134a Sumeru, Kasni; Arman, Muhammad; Wellid, Ismail; Simbolon, Luga Martin; Setyawan, Andriyanto; bin Sukri, Mohamad Firdaus
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 1 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i1.4463

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One of the main reasons for replacing R134a with R600a is the impact of global warming. In this study, a numerical approach was applied to investigate changes in automotive air conditioning (AAC) performance due to the replacement of R134a with R600a. A thermodynamic evaluation was carried out with evaporating and condensing temperatures of 5oC and 45oC, respectively. The study simulates AAC performance at five engine rotation speeds: 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 rpms. The results show that replacing R134a with R600a reduces the cooling capacity and input power by 45.42% and 47.02%, respectively. However, due to the dominant decrease in input power as compared to the decrease in cooling capacity, the COP of AAC increases by 2.93%. Although the increment in COP is relatively small, this replacement greatly contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that causes the problem of global warming due to the lower GWP of R600a as compared to R134a.
Optimization of Nickel Electroplating on Low Carbon Steel for Corrosion Resistance using Immersion Corrosiontest with 3.5% NaCl Parulian Siagian; Richard A.M. Napitupulu; Eko Yohanes Setyawan; Muhammad Fakhri Amadika
Jurnal POLIMESIN Vol 21, No 1 (2023): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v21i1.3270

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This research studied the corrosion resistance of low carbon steel that has been coated with nickel in NaCl solution by the Immersion Corrosion method with 3.5% NaCl liquid. Coating is done to increase the wear resistance of low carbon steel. The coating is done by electroplating process, with various voltages of 3V, 3.5V, 4V and 5V and the liquid is heated to a temperature of 44-60oC in the immersion time range of 30 minutes, 40 minutes and 50 minutes for each voltage variation. From the results of the study, it was found that the longer the immersion time in the electroplating process, the thicker the resulting layer with the addition of about 4 - 8µm for each difference in immersion time.
Effects of modified intake surface to gasoline engine performance with the use of LPG Ilminnafik, Nasrul; Triono, Agus; Ali, Reynaldi Akbar; Mahmud, Rizal; Prasetiyo, Dani Hari Tunggal
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 3 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i3.4008

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Indonesia observes a yearly rise in motor vehicle possession. Failure to consider alternate fuels in these trends may result in the depletion of gasoline. Out of the potential alternatives, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) appears to be the most favorable. The sole issue lies in the elevated engine temperature and subsequent decrease in performance caused by its utilization. To address this vulnerability, it is advisable to employ a cooling injection method, such as water injection. Nevertheless, the rise in exhaust emissions linked to water injection highlights the necessity for optimization. This study aims to optimize coolant injection systems by conducting experiments with different modifications, such as conventional intake surfaces, dimple intake surfaces with gaps, and dimple intake surfaces without gaps. The gapless dimple inlet surface demonstrates superior performance in terms of exhaust emissions, power, and torque compared to both conventional inlet surfaces and slotted dimple inlet surfaces
Addition of aceh bentonite in an effort to improve the heat resistance properties of polyurethane-based paint coatings Ilyas Yusuf; M. Yunus; Teuku Rihayat; Sabila Yasara SA; Nurhanifa Aidy
Jurnal POLIMESIN Vol 21, No 3 (2023): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v21i3.3871

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Polyurethane is a polymer compound whose main chain constituent is urethane group (-NHCOO-). Polyurethanes can be mixed with other polymers or other fillers in an effort to enhance and improve the properties of the single polymer. Metal coating materials are needed for metal materials that have properties resistant to heat thermal condition and corrosion that can damage the structure,. The priority and novelty of this research is to utilize the natural bentonite which is very potential in the local area to fill polyurethane-based coating paint in order to improve its properties. This research looked at the effect of mixing Polyurethane with Bentonite filler obtained from Nisam, North Aceh which has been modified with CTAB and AgNO3 surfactants. The sample formulation used is polyurethane and polyurethane with North Aceh Bentonite variations of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5%. Characterization with the addition of Bentonite produces polymers that have good thermal stability capabilities. The addition of Bentonite filler into polyurethane polymer can affect the mechanical properties of the material. The Polyurethane/Bentonite composite sample has better thermal resistance, where in pure Polyurethane, the initial weight reduction of the pure Polyurethane sample is 50-150 ℃, the decomposition of pure Polyurethane is at 385 ℃. For Polyurethane/Bentonite 98.5:1.5% w/w nanocomposite, the initial weight reduction is 150-300 ℃, decomposition at 416 ℃. For Polyurethane/Bentonite 97.5:2.5 w/w, the initial weight reduction is 150-250 ℃ and decomposition at 430 ℃. Polyurethane/Bentonite 96.5:3.5 w/w initial weight reduction is also at 200-300 ℃ and decomposition at 458 ℃.
Experimental study fluidized bed reactor using number hole 8 to see distribution gas fluid pressure Eswanto, Eswanto; Pinem, Riza Refaya; Suprapto, Suprapto
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 21, No 5 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v21i5.4101

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Innovations related to fluidization systems using fluidized bed reactor are still needed to be developed in order to improve the fluidization process services for particle in order to produce the right fluid pressure in certain fluidized bed spaces that are currently operating. In this research, the pressurized fluid in question is air sourced from a compressor which has been arranged in such a way. The aim of the research is to obtain information regarding the characteristics of bubble resulting from the air pressure process pressing fluidized system particle. The research method was carried out by experimenting with testing fluidized bed reactor as test model in the form 8 hole, providing air pressure from compressor then observing the characteristics visually. The results of this visually documented research have been carried out and obtained. By using the number of hole 8 with height silica sand inserted to height of 25 cm, which is measured from the beginning of the hole plate before pressure is applied. After being given high pressure the bed increased to 27.6 cm, the highest bubble diameter was obtained at the input air pressure of 8 bar, which was 3.9 cm, with bed silica sand produced 26.1 cm, where the babble condition began to appear after the 9th second. Other characteristics also obtained reactor temperature of 25.45 °C where this condition is the smallest when compared to other pressure input results, this is because the small input pressure causes the temperature to be low, while the large pressure input temperature becomes higher due to many factor, including friction between silica sand, silica sand collisions, and faster movement of particle material.
The investigation of the properties of filaments fabricated from carbon biomass and LLDPE Pramono, Agus Edy; Patrick, Yohannes; Zuhri, Aminudin; Setiyadi, Iman; Maksum, Ahmad; Indayaningsih, Nanik; Subyakto, Subyakto
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 4 (2024): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i4.5084

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This study aims to develop composites using electrically conductive carbon and polymer polyethylene (LLDPE) to enhance electrical conductivity. Investigations have been conducted on the fabrication of electrically conductive composites and the modulus of elasticity through heat compaction using mixtures of carbon-LLDPE powders. Heat compaction is performed at temperatures ranging from 120°C to 150°C, with varying composition ratios of carbon-LLDPE, including 50:50, 60:40, and 70:30 % wt. Higher proportions of carbon and compaction temperatures are correlated with increased electrical conductivity. For instance, the C7-3LLDPE composite, compacted at 150°C, demonstrates the highest electrical current flow of 0.0018 A, whereas the C5-5LLDPE composite, compacted at 135°C, exhibits the lowest current flow at 0.0000638 A. Regarding the modulus of elasticity, the composition ratio of C7-3LLDPE, compacted at 120°C, achieves the highest value at 2686.43 [N/mm2 ]. Conversely, the composition ratio of C5-5LLDPE, compacted at 135°C, yields the lowest modulus of elasticity at 1530.94 [N/mm2 ]. Elasticity modulus testing follows the ASTM D638 standard, with a speed of 2 mm/min. It is observed that increasing the compaction temperature results in a decreased modulus of elasticity across all composition ratios. Furthermore, a higher carbon content within the composite corresponds to a higher modulus of elasticity, regardless of the compaction temperature.