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196 articles for “feed materials”
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Effect of Drilling Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of LM6/B4C/Fly Ash Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This research seeks to assess the effect of process variables such as feed rate (FR), spindle speed (SS), drill material (DM) and reinforcement (R%) on surface roughness (SR) when drilling LM6/B4C/Fly ash hybrid composites. The stir casting process was used to fabricate the LM6/B4C/Flyash hybrid composites utilizing LM6 aluminum alloy as the matrix material and B4C/Fly ash as strengthening materials. Experiments were carried out using an L18 orthogonal array (OA) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 898–906 Read article
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Feedback Based Three Finger Robotic Gripper
Abstract: This research presents the development and validation of a novel three-finger robotic gripper system enhanced with force feedback capabilities. Leveraging Force-Sensing Resistor (FSR) sensors and servo actuators, the gripper is engineered to dynamically adjust its grasp based on real-time force feedback. Through a series of iterative design iterations and experimental validation, the gripper demonstrates robustness and adaptability in various gripping scenarios. The integration of force feedback allows the gripper to …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Review on Fibrolytic Microorganisms and Their Applications
Abstract: The primary renewable feedstock option on the planet is lignocellulosic biomass, which is made up of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin.. Lignocellulolytic microbes are categorized in to cellulolytic, xylanolytic and Lignolytic based on the plant material they degrade./Animal feed digestion and industrial bioconversion processes both heavily rely on the functioning of lignocellulolytic microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, whose enzymes may break down lignocellulosic biomass. Lignocellulolytic micro-organisms are found in various habitats …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Taguchi Analysis of the Thrust Force and Delamination in Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites
Abstract: AbstractComposites are replacing several materials due to their superior properties such as high strength to weight ratio, high stiffness to weight ratio, better impact characteristics, corrosion resistance and design flexibility. Drilling is often required to facilitate the assembly of the parts to get the final product. However, drilling induced damage affects the quality of the drilled components. The present investigation is an attempt to study the effect of the cutting …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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CPW feed Flexible Antenna for Wireless Applications
Abstract: Flexible Microstrip CPW Feed Antenna using flexible FR-4 substrate is analyzed and presented over here. The Copper is used as conductive material for patch and CPW feed respectively. The performance in terms of return loss, gain, VSWR and radiation pattern is evaluated. The impedance bandwidth and gain of flexible antenna is 20.25% (2.179 GHz-2.665 GHz), 21.44% (3.232 GHz-4.026 GHz) and 1.4 dBi, 0.009 dBi respectively. The flexible property of the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Nose Radius for Multiple Responses in Turning of EN24 Using Grey Analysis
Abstract: The present work is to study the effect of turning process parameters on the multiple responses of material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (Ra). The experiments were carried out on EN24 a medium carbon steel which has a wide range of applications in the field of aircraft and automotive and mainly use in components such as gears, shafts, studs and bolts, connecting rods, propeller or gear shafts and aircraft …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Applications of Nanomaterials in Soil Science and Agriculture: Enhancing Stability and Bioavailability through Nano-Encapsulation
Abstract: This research project focuses on the development and use of nanomaterials (NMs) for enhancing natural security in agricultural, feed, and food sectors. Protein-based and polysaccharide-based NMs, which self-assemble into micelle-like structures, have shown promise in improving the stability, bioavailability, and delivery of vital nutrients, agrochemicals, and medications through nano-encapsulation techniques. Nanomaterials such as modified nanoclays, including montmorillonite, have been employed in food packaging to enhance mechanical strength and create barriers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Incidence of Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp. and Two Micronutrients (Zinc and Iron) Present in Poultry Feeds Collected from Sokoto, Nigeria
Abstract: Mostly, poultry quality is determined by its feed. Thus, in this time of ravaging pollution and infectious diseases monitoring of quality of products related to poultry is eminent. This study aimed at determining the incidence of some microbes and micronutrients (zinc and iron) in poultry feed in Sokoto, Nigeria. Standard methods and materials of analytical grade were used. Zinc and iron micronutrients were determined in feed and egg using atomic …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Utilization of Different Fiber Feedstuffs in Poultry
Abstract: The difficulty of using high fiber raw materials and ways to improve their nutrient availability is always a hot topic. However, fiber is functionally important for poultry performance, health, and welfare. Although some fiber is indigestible, it plays an important role in the digestive system. It influences gizzard function as well as digesta passage rate. The latest researches precisely recommend 3–4% crude fiber for poultry for a greater period while …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Investigation of Surface Finish and Vibration in Gear Hobbing
Abstract: Gear hobbing is important machining process. The process parameters are expected to influencesurface finish in gear hobbing. Depending upon service requirements, the materials of the gear maybe of different types. A desired level of surface finish and accuracy of gear tooth is neededirrespective of the material of the gear, depending upon type of applications of the gear. The changein process parameters may influence both the vibration and surface finish in …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage Applications
Abstract: The development of multifunctional polymer composite systems for intelligent thermal energy storage has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for sustainable and autonomous thermal management technologies. In the present study, a wireless-integrated biopolymer–phase change material (PCM) composite module embedded with thermal feedback sensors was successfully fabricated and experimentally investigated for advanced thermal energy storage applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) was employed as the biodegradable polymer matrix, while paraffin wax …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 193–205 Read article
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Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Economic Grain Dryer
Abstract: AbstractDrying of grains is very essential that is to be performed effectively and immediately after the harvest to retain the quality of the grain and to prevent infestation and germination. To achieve this objective an economic grain dryer made of available materials like air heater, air blower, feed regulator, and applicator was designed, fabricated and evaluated for its performance. Various parameters such as; relative humidity of hot air, air flow …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters by Using CNC Milling Machining on EN-5 Steel
Abstract: This paper is to optimize process parameters to minimize the surface roughness and maximize the material removal rate by using CNC milling machine. In this research work due to wide applications and economy of EN-5 mild steel, it is used as a work piece material for machining and the process parameters studied were spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut. Taguchi L 9 orthogonal had been used with three …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Parameteric Equation Development for Cutting Cost vs Depth of Cut for Multi Blade Granite Block Cutting Machine
Abstract: The stone processing industry has a very huge market in world. There is only three basic need of a human i.e. food, clothes and shelter, where stone covers big part of shelter, hence the requirement is also high. Basically most of the stone processing industries in India are small scale industry. The basic detail about the stone cutting machine is discussed and along with that parametric equation for relation between …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Modelling and analysis of machining characteristics of aluminium composite on CNC by Taguchi L9
Abstract: The machining of aluminum silicon oxide is used in high speed CNC milling in light of the fact that such composites have number of applications in the aeronautics industry. The inspiration driving this examination is to explore the effects of machining parameters on surface roughness and material expulsion rate in high exactness CNC machine since industry requires low surface unpleasantness and high material expulsion rate, the model for surface harshness …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Analysis and Optimization of End Milling Machining Parameters for Polypropylene composite using Taguchi based GRA
Abstract: This paper offerings the effect of machining parameters on Surface roughness (Ra & Rz) and Machining time during end milling of polypropylene material on CNC milling machine at different levels. In this effort, the machining parameters namely milling speed (MS), feed (Feed) and depth of cut (DOC) were designed using Taguchi L16 experimental design matrix. The impact of all the input parameters on the response parameters (surface roughness and machining …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91–100 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Machining Characteristics of EN19 Alloy Steel Using CNC Vertical Machining Center
Abstract: In this research work, the detailed experimentation investigation was performed for EN19 steel using milling process on CNC VMC. The experimentation strategy has been planned using Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array, consisting of three process parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut on material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (SR). Two different types of end mill cutters (solid carbide and titanium nitride coated carbide end mill) …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91–101 Read article
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Parametric optimization of end milling operation on EN24 – A Mapping Review
Abstract: The milling of EN24 hardened steels has been applied in many cases in production. The purpose of this review is to study the effect of influence of milling operation parameters such as cutting speed, feed and depth of cut on the material removal rate and surface roughness in milling of EN24 steel. The effect of milling operation parameters are evaluated for minimum surface roughness and maximizing material removal rate. Maximum …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Different Aspects to Achieve the Hole Quality in Gun Drilling Machining
Abstract: The manufacturing industry is always trying to fulfill the requirement of various industries and developing facilities to manufacture the designed parts. Many applications for various industries demand for deep drill where the ratio of depth of the hole to the diameter is greater than twenty. Gun drilling, B.T.A. drilling and ejector drilling are the three drilling processes to make deep holes. In the gun drilling process the pressurized oil is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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A Critical Analysis of Cold Spray Coatings and its Tribological Performances
Abstract: Coatings are utilized for temperature barrier, protection against corrosion and wear etc. Cold spray is a solid-state processing method that is unique among thermal deposition procedures since it deposits particles at temperatures below their melting point. This technology does not involve particle melting, hence retaining the original properties of the materials. Increased coating strength is achieved by retaining of feedstock powder microstructures and characteristics, which prevents oxide formation and other …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 220–226 Read article