Ball Milling Machine Research Articles

Microstructural Analysis, Compressive Strength, and Wear Properties of Spark-Plasma-Sintered Al–Mg–PPA Composites

One technique for sintering green compacts and imparting the required qualities to meet the specific application requirements is spark plasma sintering (SPS). This study examines the effects of SPS parameters (sintering temperature and pressure, holding time, and heating rate) and plantain peel ash (PPA) reinforcement concentrations (0, 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15 wt%, and 20 wt%) on the microstructure, compressive strength, and wear characteristics of the fabricated Al–Mg–PPA composites. As a result of the ball milling machine’s high efficiency, the PPA reinforcement was evenly dispersed throughout the aluminum matrix after 90 min of milling. At lower sintering temperatures and pressures, microstructural flaws such as weak grain boundaries, micro-pores, and micro-cracks were more noticeable than at higher ones. The PPA reinforcement and magnesium powder (wetting agent) increased the composites’ compressive strength by improving the wettability between the PPA reinforcement and the Al matrix. At a weight fraction of 5 wt% PPA, the maximum compressive strength of 432 MPa was attained for the sintered composites, which is a 222% improvement over the sintered aluminum matrix. Additionally, the PPA reinforcement enhanced the wear properties of the sintered Al–Mg–PPA composites by reducing the wear loss. Increasing the wear load resulted in a higher wear rate. The COF for the sintered composites ranges from 0.049 to 0.727. The most consistent correlation between the wear rate and the COF is that as the wear rate decreases, the COF decreases, and vice versa. Abrasive wear was the dominant wear mechanism observed. Tear ridges, shear steps, micro-voids, and cleavages were seen on the composites’ fracture surfaces, an indication of a ductile-brittle fracture.

Comparison of survival time of three adhesive materials used in fixed space maintainer cementation by using ball milling machine: An in vitro study

Background: Premature primary tooth extraction causes loss of arch length, therefore; space preservation is a critical step to prevent space closure that can lead to future malocclusion. This can be achieved by using a space maintainer. Thus study's objective was to assess and contrast the survival of three different luting materials used to cement fixed space maintainers an in vitro study. Materials and Methods: This study used 30 extracted human third molars without caries, cracks, or chemical pretreatment. They were divided into three groups of ten samples (n = 10). The adhesives selected in this study were Relyx Luting 2 (resin modified glass ionomer), TOTALCEM (self-etching, self-adhesive, resin cement, dual cure) and Transbond Plus Light Cure band adhesive (compomer). Manufacturer recommendations for bonding were followed after cleaning and polishing for all surfaces of the teeth. To distinguish the specimens, the middle of the root was drilled with a handpiece and marked with a red marker, then incubated for 24 h at 37 °C before being transferred to a ball mill machine to induce mechanical stress. The machine was opened to check for any failed specimen. This continued until all bands were removed from the teeth. The data was analyzed using log-rank Kaplan-Meier and Bonferroni post hoc tests at p 0.05. Results: the mean survival time of bands cemented with TOTALCEM and RelyX Luting 2 significantly longer than bands cemented with Transbond Plus Light Cure band adhesive (P<0.001). Conclusion: band retention with TOTALCEM and RelyX Luting2 superior than bands cemented with Transbond Plus Light Cure Band Adhesive.

Analysis of milling time effect on nanomaterial particle size using a laboratory-scale horizontal ball mill machine

Abstract The advancement of nanotechnology has driven the need for efficient nanomaterial production methods. This research aims to analyze the effect of milling time on nanomaterial particle size using a laboratory-scale horizontal ball mill machine. The research method involved designing and constructing a horizontal ball mill machine, as well as testing using carbon powder with an initial size of 100 mesh (149 μm). Milling time variations tested were 6, 8, and 10 hours. Particle size characterization was performed using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Results showed that longer milling times produced smaller particle sizes. Milling for 6 hours resulted in an average particle size of 220.719 nm (63.13% of the sample), 8 hours produced 216.385 nm (77.01% of the sample), and 10 hours yielded 82.519 nm (86.99% of the sample). The study concludes that the designed horizontal ball mill machine can produce nanomaterials, with milling time inversely proportional to the resulting particle size. This research contributes to optimizing nanomaterial production processes using the ball mill method.

Wear and corrosion properties of mechanically coated 316 stainless Steel-TiC nanocomposites

The mechanical coating (MC) method was used to deposit 316 stainless steel (SS316), TiC, and SS 316-TiC nanocomposite coatings on SS 316 substrates using a ball mill machine at milling durations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 15 h using relatively cheap and abundant raw material. The chemical composition of the SS 316, TiC, and SS 316-xTiC (x = 20, 50, 80 wt%) nanocomposite coatings deposited by the mechanical coating method has been investigated and the hardness values and the wear and corrosion mechanisms were presented. Dense and uniform coatings were obtained using a ball-to-powder weight ratio (BPR) of 20:1 and an MC duration of 5 h. Among the samples, the SS316-20 wt%TiC coating exhibited the best wear and corrosion resistance. The least mean coefficient of friction was 0.3 for the SS316-20 wt%TiC deposited sample while the largest mean coefficient was for the SS316-80 % TiC sample to be 0.76. The SS 316-20 wt% TiC sample had the lowest wear rate where the highest value was for the %100SS 316 sample being 0.36 × 10−6 and 19 × 10−6 (mm3/Nm), respectively. Corrosion tests revealed that the SS316-20%TiC sample had the best corrosion resistance among the composite samples having a corrosion resistance of 4.9358 μm/Y. The corrosion resistance decreased with the increase of TiC whereas the 80 % TiC coating had severe pitting. Cracks and pores present in the non-uniform 100 % TiC coating resulted in lower corrosion resistance compared to the 100 % SS 316 and composite coatings.

Evaluation of dry sliding wear characteristics of hybrid a356 composite

As advancements in lightweight and synthetic materials have evolved, our ability to tailor materials to meet societal demands has expanded. Aluminium alloys, known for their high strength-to-weight ratio and cost-effectiveness, are extensively utilized in engineering applications, including structural casting and automotive components. This study employed the stir casting method to investigate the impact of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) on a hybrid A356 composite, aiming to enhance its tribological applicability. SiC and Gr particles were processed using a vibratory ball milling machine for two hours, followed by composite fabrication with varying particle sizes. Microstructural investigation using optical microscopy revealed maximum hardness values of 127 BHN and 125 BHN for A356 composites reinforced with 12.50% SiC, 15.50% Gr, and 11.43% SiC, 15.86% Gr, respectively. Wear rate analysis demonstrated that reinforced A356 composites exhibited higher wear resistance compared to unreinforced alloys. Notably, the sample reinforced with 11.43% SiC and 15.86% Gr displayed exceptional wear resistance. Photo micrographs of A356-SiC-Gr samples at different sliding distances, velocities, and loads revealed minimal plastic deformation during wear testing, resulting in abrasive and cohesive wear. Overall, this study underscores the effectiveness of graphite (Gr) and silicon carbide (SiC) as reinforcement materials for enhancing the tribological properties of A356 composites.

Enhancing mechanical performance of polypropylene bio-based composites using chemically treated date palm filler

Utilizing agro-residues as organic fillers instead of wood is considered a sustainable option for preserving forestry. Recently, we successfully developed a new chemical treatment method to extract rich cellulosic microfibers from agro-residues of date palm trees. The treated fibers exhibited an improved performance, thus demonstrating the prominent potency of the new method. For further confirmation, in this study, we have applied the technique to treat raw microfibers and examine their performance as reinforcing elements in both virgin polypropylene (PP) and recycled post-consumer polypropylene (rPP). The chemically treated fibers were initially pulverized to a powder form using a ball milling machine and then blended with PP or rPP to make bio-composites. Specimens were fabricated at melt state using a single-screw extruder followed by compression molding. Then, a series of mechanical and physical tests were conducted on the specimens following ASTM standards. Results revealed that incorporating treated fillers into either PP or rPP has enhanced the mechanical properties of the bio-composite compared to the ones with untreated filler. Owing to the treatment, the rise in tensile strength of recycled polymer-based bio-composites was higher than that of virgin polymer-based bio-composites where treated fillers acted effectively as a nucleation agent to rPP. Additionally, a pronounced drop in water absorption and boost in crystallinity of both bio-composites were attained. However, thermal degradation was not dramatically altered. Therefore, this study showed that reinforcing rPP with treated date palm filler to make bio-composites is a reliable route for designing products across a wide range of industries.

An experimental study on jute/banana fiber reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) composites with nanofiller

AbstractThe incorporation of nanoparticles into natural fiber composites has the potential to alter the characteristics of natural fiber composites. In this study, various properties of jute and banana fiber reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composites with different nanofillers incorporation were investigated. Samples were prepared using the vacuum bagging technique. Inorganic nanoparticles (Al2O3, ZnO, MgO, CuO, and TiO2) were synthesized using a ball milling machine and in each sample, 3 wt.% of nanofillers were incorporated. The maximum ultimate tensile strength and elongation percentage is found for TiO2, which is 90.433% higher than pure PVA whereas MgO incorporated samples provides maximum flexural strength, which is 162.59% higher than PVA. The sample with Al2O3 provides strongest impact resistance, 17.3 J/cm2. It was found that the decomposition temperatures were slightly higher for MgO and CuO doping than the undoped PVA composite. The FT‐IR spectra exhibited notable hydroxyl groups and minor shifts indicating a reduction in hydrophilicity upon the introduction of nanoparticles. The water absorption exhibited a reduction of up to 36% in conjunction with an increase in density across all samples. The highest crystallinity is found for CuO nanofiller composite, validated by x‐ray diffraction analysis. Additionally, morphological changes in the composites were seen through scanning electron microscopy and EDX shows a strong peak at 2.1 keV indicate some impurities present in the samples.Highlights Jute/banana/PVA composites were prepared with 3 wt% nanoparticles incorporation. Metal oxides such as Al2O3, ZnO, MgO, CuO, and TiO2 were used as nanoparticle. The use of nanoparticle improved the tensile, flexural, and impact properties. Decomposition temperatures were found higher for MgO and CuO incorporated composites. Upon nanoparticle incorporation, water absorption exhibited a reduction of upto 36%.

Influence of Banana Fiber on Mechanical Properties of Luffa Nanoparticles Epoxy Composite

The rapid growing in technology as opened way for the utilization of eco-friendly resources, particularly the use of natural fiber for the creation of polymer composites. In the present work, banana fibers and the luffa were extracted from luffa plant and banana stem by manual stripping into strands. 60 nm luffa fiber was obtained after milling in a planetary ball milling machine and pre-impregnated into epoxy resin matrix. 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 wt.% short banana fiber were blended with the matrix for the production of composites using hand lay-up method. The hardness, tensile strength, and flexural strength of the produced composites were evaluated. The hardness, tensile and flexural strengths (47.5 – 52.6 Hv, 12.75 – 14.81 MPa and 143.93 – 165.83 MPa) of the produced composites were observed to increase with increasing short banana fiber content from 2 wt.% - 15 wt.% and decreased at 20 wt.%. Properties of the produced composites can be satisfactorily used in synergy as raw materials for composites manufacturing to widen its applications. Keywords: Polymer Composites, Nanoparticle Luffa fiber, Short Banana fiber, Epoxy Resin Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Babatunde I. A., Adetola S. O. & Mudashiru L. O. (2024): Influence of Banana Fiber on Mechanical Properties of Luffa Nanoparticles Epoxy Composite. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 2. Pp 107-116 www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N2P9

Failure Analysis of a Ball Milling Machine, Used for the Preparation of Cemented Carbide Composites

Failure Analysis of a Ball Milling Machine, Used for the Preparation of Cemented Carbide Composites

Effect of Clay as Additive Element in Recycling Waste Porcelain and Sintering Temperature

Porcelain tile production has been consistently growing worldwide at an approximate rate of 300 million m2/year. This implies that there is an increasing demand for porcelain raw materials. The industry's commercial success was due to the constant and continuous increase in both technical and aesthetic performance. Due to the complex nature of its raw materials, vigorous firing process and processing approach, porcelain represent the most intricate ceramic system. This paper studied effect of sintering temperature using recycled porcelain and clay as additive in the production of porcelain on physical and mechanical properties of the new product. Waste porcelain was treated with HCl acid, dried in an oven to remove the moisture content and sieve with 50µm aperture. Clay was added to the treated porcelain powder at 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% mixed with a ball mill machine, dry pressed into pallet at 91 MP and sintered at 1100 °C, 1150 °C and 1200 °C for 2 hours soaking time. Physical and mechanical properties such as volume shrinkage, mass loss, bulk density, water absorption and compressive strength as well as microstructural analysis were determined. At a sintering temperature of 1200 °C and clay composition of 2%, the maximum value of compressive strength was 863.15 MPa, indicating the overall maximum. Furthermore, at this composition, the value of the mass loss, shrinkage, bulk density and water absorption of porcelain waste with clay addition was 5.93%, 64%, 2.53% and 6.09%, respectively.

Efek Pemadatan Panas Pada Komposit Matrik Aluminium Diperkuat Alumina/Baggase Ash Densitas Dan Kekerasan

Baggase Ash waste in Indonesia is very abundant, so that in 2021 Indonesia exported 120 metric tons of bagasse to Yokohama, Japan. This study aims to determine the effect of volume fraction and sintering temperature on density and hardness of Aluminum (Al) Matrix Composite reinforced with Alumina (Al2O3) and Baggase Ash using powder metallurgy method. The mixing process of the composite material powders used a ball mill machine with ball ratio parameters of 10:1 and stirring time for 2 hours at a rotating speed of 90 rpm. The parameters set are mechanical fusion for 2 hours, a compaction pressure of 6000 Psi, a sintering temperature varied by three kinds of 550 °C, 580 °C, 610 °C with a holding time duration of 15 minutes, and with three kinds of aluminum matrix fractions, namely 95%, 90%, 85% with alumina alloy reinforcement and baggase ash is 5%, 10%, 15%. Density testing was carried out based on Archimedes' law with reference to the ASTM B962-17 standard, while the hardness test was based on the Brinell portable hardness test with ASTM E110-14 standard. The largest density number is obtained at 5% reinforcement content, that is 2,228 g/cm3 and the largest hardness number is obtained in the 5% sample, that is 41.6 HB.

Performance Evaluation of Ball Mill Type Grinding Machine for Particle Size Reduction of Porang Glucomannan Crystals

A wide gap in the price of glucomannan flour and porang tubers leads to develop a machine to process tubers into fine flour with good performance. The purpose of this research was to analyze and determine the performance of a ball mill machine on the flour yield as well as its quality. Research was conducted at PT Daud Teknik Maju Pratama from January – May 2023. Testings were carried out under two treatment factors, namely rotational speed (21.2 and 41.6 rpm) and processing time (0.5 h, 1.0 h, 1.5 h, 2 h). The test was carried out using 150 g sample for each treatment with three replications. The response variables included capacity, percentage of size reduction, material losses, engine power, and flour quality. The results showed that the optimum capacity of the ball mill machine was 12.5 kg/batch. The highest percentage of size reduction was 96.27% and the lowest material loss (3.73%) were obtained at 21.2 rpm for 0.5 h of miling process. Treatment with 41.6 rpm for 2 h produced the best flour quality with moisture content of 11.87% and fine flower yield of 63.97% passing through 100-mesh sieve. The power requirements of electric motors at 21.2 rpm and 41.6 rpm were 0.8063 kW and 0.9101 kW, respectively. The best milling capacity (1.560 g/min) was resulted at rotational speed of 62.27% CS. The ball mill machine showed superior results as compared to a disk mill which was not able to grind the glucomannan crystals up to 100-mesh size.Keywords: Ball mill, Glucomannan flour, Performance test, Porang, Refining.

The Effect of AZ61 Content on Mechanical Strength and Surface Hardness of PA6-AZ61 Magnesium Alloy

In this study, a Polyamide 6 (PA6)-AZ61 magnesium alloy composite and pure PA6 were fabricated using a compression molding instrument. Both the matrix and reinforcement were prepared in powder form. A planetary ball milling machine was employed to mix the PA6 and AZ61 micro powders. The effects of AZ61 content at different percentage on the final properties of the composite were investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) were employed to verify the uniformity of the mixing process and to confirm the composition of both the raw materials and the composite. The result, relative to pristine PA6, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) demonstrated a substantial increment of 48.3%, reaching 58 MPa. Whereas the yield strength (YS) exhibited a notable surge to 49.38 MPa, constituting a 52.9% enhancement. Additionally, the PA6-5AZ61 composition achieved the highest microhardness value at 21.162 HV, signifying a remarkable 66.3% augmentation compared to the unalloyed PA6 material. This result suggests that AZ61 has the potential to improve the properties of the matrix material.

Effect of Milling on Dielectric Properties of PZT

In this study, we investigated the impact of high-energy milling on the structural and dielectric properties of Pb[Zr(1-x)Tix ]O3 [PZT] ceramics synthesized using the solid-state reaction process. The sample was milled for 2, 4 & 6 hours using a high-energy ball milling machine. The unit cell structure for all of the samples was observed to be monoclinic, according to x-ray diffraction measurements (space group: C1m1). A significant reduction in crystallite size was observed, from 132 nm to 46 nm after 6 hours of milling. The dielectric study indicated a classical ferroelectric type behaviour for the un-milled sample and diffused phase transition for all milled samples. However dielectric constant dropped from 940 to 487 after 6 hours of milling.

Characterisation of Ground Coal Bottom Ash With Different Grinding Times

The physical and chemical composition of Ground Coal Bottom Ash (GCBA) exposed to varying grinding periods is discussed in this article. CBA was pulverised for 20 hours, 30 hours, and 40 hours in a ball mill machine. Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) instrument were used to characterise GCBA. According to the results of the tests, GCBA with a grinding duration of 40 hours generates the largest percentage of the finest particle (50-1000 nm) at 4%, the specific surface area is 13528.18 cm2/cm3, and the specific gravity (SG) is 2.54. According to the XRF results, there are no significant variations in the chemical compositions of the CBA with varying grinding periods. At 20, 30, and 40 hours grinding time, the primary oxide element for SiO2 is 51.5%, 53.8%, and 52.3%, while Al2O3 is 14.3%, 15.1%, and 14.6%, and Fe2O3 is 5.08%, 5.27%, and 5.07% respectively. The sum of three primary oxide constituents surpasses the 70% ASTM C618 limit for pozzolanic material Class F fly ash.

MECHANOSYNTHESIS OF MMC Cu-C DOPED WITH Ti FOR APPLICATION OF PANTOGRAPH CONTACT STRIP (PCS)

This research was conducted to determine the effect of the addition of Titanium (Ti) and the sintering temperature variation on MMC CuC alloys as reinforcing elements. The process of this research uses powder metallurgical method with an alloying technique in Mechanical Alloying using a Planetary Ball Mill (PBM) machine with a speed of 600 rpm for 2 hours, the ratio of powder to the ball mill is 10:1. The compacting process is carried out using dies 11 mm in diameter and compacting pressure of 90 Kg/cm2. The sintering process is carried out three times, with variations in sintering of 800oC, 900oC, and 1000oC with sintering time for 1 hour in the tube furnace in the argon gas vacuum environment. The number of samples used in this study amounted to 9 samples with variations in alloy and temperature sintering, consist of MMC CuC alloy with addition of Ti 0%, 0.5%, 1.5% (T=800 oC), MMC CuC with addition of Ti 0%, 0.5%, 1.5% (T=900 oC), and MMC CuC with addition of Ti 0%, 0.5%, 1.5% (T=1000 oC). The tests included Vickers hardness testing, metallography testing, XRD testing, and SEM-EDS testing. The addition of Ti elements and varying sintering temperature had an effect on the hardness value of MMC CuC material with the highest hardness value in samples with 1.5% Ti alloy (800oC) which is 87.25 HV, and the lowest porosity value is 2.491% in the sample of 1.5% Ti (1000oC).

Pengaruh Pemadatan Dua-arah Penekanan Terhadap Densitas dan Kekerasan AMC diperkuat Serbuk Silikon Dioksida

The compaction method of powder metallurgy technology is an important process in influencing the density and hardness of the resulting product. This study aims to determine the effect of a one-way compaction method compared to a two-way compaction method on the density and hardness of the resulting composite product. The experimental method for making aluminum matrix composites with silica sand reinforcement applies a compaction pressure of 4500 Psi. Mixing utilizing mechanical alloying used a horizontal ball mill machine. The density test refers to the Archimedes principle with the ASTM B962-17 standard, while the Rockwell Brinel hardness test uses the ASTM E110-14 standard. The results of the sample density test of the two-way compaction method of compaction showed a higher value compared to the sample density of the one-way compaction results, respectively; values of 2.132 g/cm3 and 2.119 g/cm3. The hardness value of the sample resulting from two-way compression compaction also has a higher value than the sample hardness resulting from one-way compression compaction, respectively; worth 43.67 HRB and 36.78 HRB. Furthermore, based on the results of microstructural analysis, the interlocking bonding occurs in composite samples with two-way compaction. It is also better than the interlocking mechanical bonding in composite samples resulting from one-way compaction.

XRD analysis and surface roughness of AL2024 alloy produced through P/M route and machined by using CNC milling machine

The purpose of this analysis is to examine the surface roughness during machining of aluminum 2024 prepared through the powder metallurgical (P/M) route. Aluminium 2024 alloy is prepared with different compositions, such as pure Al, 1.5 W% of Mg, and 2–6% of Cu powders. Powders are blended with the ball milling machine according to the composition required, and green compacts are prepared in a square-shaped die (25*25mm) by applying a uniaxial load of 250 Mpa ±50. The sintering process was performed at a temperature of 594 °C for 60 minutes, and the heating profile consisted of a 10-minute isothermal keep at 594 °C followed by cooling in Furness. It presents and addresses compaction characteristics, green density, dimensional changes during sintering, sintering density, mechanical properties, and microstructures. Also determined were the surface roughness and MRR during machining with a CNC milling machine at different depths of cut.

Pengaruh Diameter Media Grinding Dan Jumlah Media Grinding Pada Ball Mill Tipe Gaya Eksitasi Terhadap Ukuran Serbuk Katekin

The ball mill machine functions to reduce and crush large-sized materials into powder sizes in the grinding bowl by the grinding media. Excitation is a disturbance that occurs due to the unbalanced mass inertial force of the rotating component. The average fineness of the powder produced by the type of excitation force from the ball mill was calculated using a Retsch vibrating sieve machine following ASTM E11 standards. The best level of fineness was obtained when the grinding media was 4 mm in diameter with a total of 15 pieces resulting a powder fineness of 81.42695 µm. The worst fineness level was obtained when the grinding media had a diameter of 12 mm and a total of 5 pieces with a powder fineness of 94.89823 µm.

Size effect on magnetism and large magnetocaloric effect of Haldane chain antiferromagnet Er2BaNiO5

We investigated the size effect on magnetocaloric effect (MCE) of Haldane spin-chain antiferromagnet Er2BaNiO5. The bulk sample was prepared by solid state route and the nano-size samples (N-4 h, N-8 h) were produced by using the high-energy planetary ball mill machine. The crystal structure was obtained by the refinement of XRD results and the SEM images. The present magnetization results indicated that the decreasing of average crystallite size induced enhancement of magnetization and paramagnetic-like behavior. The zero-approaching of θp values for N-8 h revealed the suppression of the dominant antiferromagnetic (AFM) interactions in bulk sample. The fitting results of Haldane gap stated clearly its dramatical reduction which is consistent with the weaken of magnetic interactions. The size effect also presented great influence on MCE. The negative MCE in bulk sample disappeared and instead of monotonically increasing of MCE in N-4 h and N-8 h samples. The maximum entropy change (-ΔSmax) of N-8 h increased nearly 3.2 times compared to bulk sample. The increasing of PM ions in nano-samples were verified by the ESR results, in which the bulk sample showed unavailable ESR signals due to the complex competing 3D AFM interactions. While for the nano-samples, the ESR signals of Er3+ and Ni2+ ions were observed with the g value of gEr = 6.1 and gNi = 2.28. The size-effect on MCE in Er2BaNiO5 opened new approach of the research on magnetic refrigeration.