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PLC Based Automated Packaging and Delivery System
Abstract: The very clear objective of this article is to introduce awareness about automation of traditional/conventional techniques of packaging and delivering used in the automation industries. The small models are designed precisely which are then automated individually with the help of Programmable Logic Controller programming. This article defines method to automate the process of placing various materials inside a box, detecting it and counting the items, examination of damaged products and …
Published in Recent Trends in Programming languages · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Experimental and Numerical Studies on Radial Tensile Strength of Composite Rotor
Abstract: This paper describes the experimental and numerical studies on the radial tensile strength (RTS) of composite rotor. Carbon/epoxy composite rotors were fabricated using a filament winding process and their radial tensile strength was determined by diametric tensile testing of composite C-rings. The radial tensile strength of the composite rotor was measured as ~ 22 MPa and the failure was found to occur circumferentially symmetric about the horizontal plane of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 985–996 Read article
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Synthesis and Functional Group Analysis of Solution Processed Zinc Oxide Thin Film Grown on Polyethylene Terephthalate
Abstract: Flexible electronics field is growing every day. Existing technology is facing issues like brittleness, toxicity, inadequacy. Fabrication cost increases in processing of such materials. In this work, zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by solution processing technique were used to grow 120nm thick thin film (TF) on Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This method reduces the processing cost and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is cheaper and abundant in comparison to other semiconductors option. Material was …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Investigation on Tensile Properties of Redwood PLA Using FDM Process
Abstract: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technique employed to construct comprehensive 3-dimensional models using a variety of materials, catering to diverse applications. This study explores the fabrication of REDWOOD polylactic acid using (FDM) additive manufacturing processes. REDWOOD PLA, recognized for its biodegradability and renewable sourcing, holds promise as an eco-friendly material for 3D printing applications. The research investigates the tensile properties of REDWOOD polylactic acid (PLA) fabricated through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 668–673 Read article
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A Stress Distribution Model along the Tooth Mating Surface of a Non-Metallic Spur Gear using the Hertz's
Abstract: A low cost cement reinforced polymeric composite material is designed and developed for fabrication of non-metallic automotive components such as gear. 10 wt% cement fillers are mixed up with pure polypropylene and injection-molding process is followed to fabricate the composite gear. Several experiments have been conducted to study the composite gear failure mechanism and resulting stress distribution along the tooth contact surface. For this, experimental data are used and Hertzian …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Defect Detection in Patterned Fabrics Using Local Binary Pattern and Its VLSI Implementation
Abstract: For texture classification in computer vision Local Binary Patterns (LBP) is used as one of the efficient method. In this paper, LBP texture operator is used to label the pixels of an image of any fabric or texture using the property of thresholding the neighborhood of each and every pixel and considers the compared result as a binary number or a digit which will be used for detecting the defects …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Sewing Section in Garment Industry
Abstract: The production process in a garment industry is categorized into Fabric sourcing, Cutting and bundling, sewing, finishing and dispatching. Sewing section is the most important and critical process, the garment is completed and is suitable to be worn. Rolls of fabric which are cut and folded are sewn to specific three dimensional shapes in very complex ways require a high level of skill and experience. For maximum production in the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Enhancing Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer: Insights into Processing, Characterization and Machining
Abstract: Natural fibre reinforced polymer composites (N-FRP) have gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to regular polymer composites, owing to growing environmental concerns. Natural fibers are becoming increasingly popular due to their outstanding properties such as flexibility, strength, compatibility with living creatures, and impact resistance. A notable application of natural fibers is in the medical industry, with the goal of producing cost-effective, sustainable, and long-lasting products. Combining different fibers …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 139–153 Read article
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Hybrid Material Systems for Flexible Electronics Electro-Mechanical Performance and Future Prospects
Abstract: Flexible electronics are transforming the landscape of modern electronic systems, enabling devices that are lightweight, stretchable, and adaptable to complex surfaces. These technologies are particularly impactful in applications such as wearable health monitors, soft robotics, energy harvesting systems, and implantable biomedical devices. At the heart of this evolution are hybrid material systems—engineered composites that combine organic polymers and inorganic nanomaterials to achieve synergistic electro-mechanical properties. These materials address the limitations …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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On a Nanocomposite Metal Oxide Thin-film Transistor with Nanofilm Gate Dielectric Material: Material Chemistry, Sol–Gel Process and Electronic Worthiness
Abstract: ABSTRACT : ILO based MOTFT is fabricated with PBZ gate dielectric. PBZ is formed over doped Si substrate by cheap sol-gel process. Thin film PBZ is analysed with XRD, UV-Vis and AFM. IZO is used as bottom gate to contact TFT. This device needs only 5V as operating voltage, and so is good for lower electronics <40V. It shows excellent e-mobility 4.5cm2/V/s, with on/off ratio 5x105 and sub-threshold swing 0.35V/decade.
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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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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Failure Analysis of Hybrid Natural/Synthetic Fiber Composite Laminates in The Application of Hybrid Composite Pressure Vessel
Abstract: Composite laminates are frequently utilized in multiple sectors. The growing complexity of composites in aircraft applications necessitates hybridization of these materials. These hybrid laminates consist the combination of one natural fiber and two selected synthetic fibers. This work investigates three different six-layer hybrid composite laminate combinations: Jute2/Carbon2/Jute2, Jute2/Glass2/Jute2, and Carbon2/Glass2/Carbon2, with helix angles of 0° and 90° and a volume fraction of 50% fiber content. Each specimen is fabricated utilizing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 85–98 Read article
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Assessment of Motorcycle Helmet Potential Across Diverse Impact Directions by Means of Simulation Approach
Abstract: To make sure motorcycle helmets are protecting riders effectively, it is essential to analyze their performance under various impact orientations and varying speeds. Analyzing materials like ABS, PVC and GFRP gives important information about how durable and impact-absorbing they are. Ansys Finite Element Analysis (FEA) functionality enables a thorough investigation of the stress distribution inside the helmet construction under various impact scenarios. The present work is to study the behavior …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 448–460 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry-Driven Design of a Severable Dental Prophylaxis Instrument: Leveraging PEEK and Composites for Enhanced Functionality
Abstract: Polymer chemistry unlocks new possibilities for dental prophylaxis instruments by leveraging molecular design for enhanced functionality. This study explores Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), a semi-crystalline thermoplastic, in a novel instrument with a severable working end, featuring a tubular structure with internal screw threads (0.5–0.8 cm) anchoring replaceable elements via a threaded mechanism. PEEK’s aromatic backbone, alternating ether and ketone groups, yields a tensile strength of ~100 MPa, chemical inertness against …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 869–877 Read article
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Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes for CA Production: A Comprehensive Review with Emphasis on Aspergillus niger Bioprocessing and Future Prospects
Abstract: Citric Acid (CA) is a multifunctional organic acid with diverse industrial applications, recently gaining prominence in polymer and composite science as a green crosslinker, compatibilizer, and functional additive. Conventionally produced through submerged fermentation of refined sugars by Aspergillus niger, industrial CA production faces sustainability challenges due to reliance on food-grade substrates. This review highlights emerging strategies for CA biosynthesis from vegetable and fruit processing residues—including cucumber peels, broccoli stalks, spinach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 807–822 Read article
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Analysis of Thermally Actuated Micromirrors
Abstract: Use of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) to craft deformable mirror is in the embryonic stage. However, MEMS micromirrors hold significant advantages in speed, compactness, and economy in comparison to macroscale counterparts. The MEMS micromirrors are fabricated by silicon batch processing or micrometer scale lithographic pattering technique which offer flexibility in low volume manufacturing and inter batch variations. The project is a structural study and involves the modeling of various geometries for …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of 3D Printed Nylon and PETG Specimens for Mechanical Properties.
Abstract: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the most used additive manufacturing techniques for polymer components. The polymer materials generally used in FDM process are polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), Nylon, etc. The mechanical properties of parts fabricated by FDM depend on material and process parameters. Several researchers have tried to investigate the influence of process parameters on mechanical properties for some of the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Enhancing The Mechanical Performance of Al6061/Graphite Composites Reinforced with Sic and Aluminium Oxide Processed by Stir Casting
Abstract: The study investigates the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy Al6061 reinforced with varying proportions of silicon carbide (SiC) (0 wt%, 4 wt%, 5 wt%, and 6 wt%) and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) (0 wt%, 4 wt%, 3 wt%, and 2 wt%), with a constant addition of 1 wt% graphite. The composites were fabricated using the stir casting process, an efficient and economical method for uniformly distributing ceramic reinforcements within the metal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 66–74 Read article
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Study of Wear Behaviour of GFRP Composites filled with Nanofiller using Taguchi Technique
Abstract: AbstractThe GFRP laminates are fabricated by hand lay-up process followed by vacuum bag curing and post cured in a heating oven. The laminates are fabricated with addition of 1%, 1.5% and 2.0% graphene filler and prepared laminates are cut into ASTM standards by using water jet cutting. The density and volume fraction of the void fabricated composite is determined. The three-body abrasive wear test is carried out on abrasion tester …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Application of flux cored arc welding (fcaw) without pre-heating for heavy structures in ship building fabrication & construction of heavy offshore structural steels
Abstract: In fusion welding processes, the reason often given to explain the need for preheating, controlling the inter pass temperature (in multi-pass welds), and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) is to reduce the risk of residual stresses and it can be removed by heating weldment in the heat affected zone (HAZ). Cold cracking is a hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon, often referred to as hydrogen induced cracking or HAZ cracking. During the construction and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–28 Read article