Press Machine Research Articles

Insight into the production factors influencing the physicochemical properties of densified briquettes comprising wood shavings and rice husk

The present work aims at elucidating the impact of various densification parameters on the physicochemical and combustion properties of fuel briquettes issued from the co-processing of wood shavings (W) and rice husks (RH) using a mechanical piston press machine. To that end, a design of experiments integrating three feeding speeds (15.76, 18.56, and 21.73 mm·s−1), two wood particle sizes (< 7 mm and between 7 and 10 mm) and six different RH contents ranging from 0 to 100 wt% was built. The obtained results showed that all the above operating factors influence the apparent density of the produced briquettes. Values ranging from 1143 to 1247 kg·m−3 were notably measured, with the highest one determined when considering a low feeding speed, small wood particles and an RH proportion of 80 wt%. While increasing the RH content led to an increase in the briquette density, the obtained results also showed that the higher the RH content, the lower the water resistance index. Measured values indeed went from 94 % on average for pure wood to ⁓85 % for pure RH, attesting to the potential challenge associated with the storage of briquettes containing high RH contents. As for the net calorific value, it was shown to rise from ⁓11 to ⁓ 16 MJ·kg−1 when varying the proportion of wood between 0 and 100 wt%. This trend was especially traced to an increase of the wt% of volatile matters in the produced briquettes accompanied by a decrease of their ash content. Combustion tests performed with different briquette samples then allowed inferring burning rates between 10.9 and 13.4 g·min−1, specific fuel consumptions ranging from 115.8 to 138.4 g·l−1 and combustion efficiencies of around 12 %. As highlights, these tests demonstrated that the higher the wood content, the higher the burning rate, the lower the specific fuel consumption and the higher the combustion efficiency. Finally, two tested briquette formulations containing 80 and 100 wt% of wood were shown to have better combustion properties than a commercial firewood used for comparison. Total greenhouse gas (CO2 and CH4) emissions were even found to be reduced by 9.4 % when burning the RH-containing sample instead of firewood, while providing the same amount of sensible heat to a 3-l volume of water. These findings thus highlight the potential interest of beneficiating biomass wastes into briquettes for heat generation, further noting that the development of this type of alternative energy carrier offers multiple advantages in terms of waste management, reduction of the deforestation induced by the intensive use of firewood and mitigation of climate change through a potential reduction greenhouse gas emissions.

Rancang Bangun Mesin Hot Press Particle Board Sekam Padi Berbasis Pneumatik

Rice husk waste, often produced by the rice milling industry, creates a problem. To utilize rice husk waste, one of the uses is to make a product in the form of particle board by heating and pressing with a hot press machine. This study aims to design and build a hot press machine to make a rice husk particle board with a press using a pneumatic system. The method for making a hot press machine is by making a machine design, load calculations, and static simulations on the frame, then manufacturing using a fabrication and assembly process. The results of the design and manufacture were obtained with machine dimensions of 1372x800x700mm, maximum heating temperature of 175oC, a pneumatic system using two double-acting actuators, von Misses stress results from an even load of 143 N on the frame, obtained a von Misses stress of at least 2.405e-1N/m2 and The maximum Von Misses Stress of 1.856e6N/m2is still a safe limit because above the yield strength value of the material used, the maximum displacement value is 1.098 mm. The safety factor is 2.01.

Analysis of Titanium Mesh Ti6Al4V Formation Using Die Press Forming Machine for Cranioplasty

Cranioplasty is required for patients with head defects, where the deformed part of the head is replaced with Ti6Al4V titanium wire implants. The titanium wire forming process is usually done manually, which can take a long time and give results that do not match the anatomical shape of the head. Therefore, it is important to develop domestic technology that can produce titanium wire automatically. This study aims to analyze the frame and mold of the automatic wire mesh molding machine before production. The tool is made using press forming method and finite element analysis with ANSYS software. The machine frame is made of 304 stainless steel material, while the mold uses ABS material. The analysis was performed with a constant load force of 100 N, corresponding to the maximum reading on the load cell. The simulation results show the deformation, strain, and von Mises stress of the machine frame and punch model, which are still far below the plastic deformation and UTS values of the material. However, the analysis results on the Ti6Al4V titanium die and mesh exceeded the UTS of the material in the cutting edge area of the die. Nevertheless, the die model can still be used because the maximum stress point is located at the edge of the die design area, where the titanium mesh will be cut when applied to the patient's skull implant. The results of this study are expected to help medical personnel in skull implant surgery and analysis of press machine manufacturing.

Inovasi Produk Kopicek (Kopine Wong Picek) Sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Kelompok Difabel Tunanetra Mata Hati

Coffee is an important commodity with significant global demand. In Indonesia, East Java Province contributed 85.15% of the national coffee production in the Large Estate sector in 2022, supporting the growth of the local coffee industry such as coffeeshops. In Surabaya, the Mata Hati Community, consisting of people with disabilities, launched a coffee brand called "Kopicek" as an effort to empower disabled individuals, especially the blind. However, they face challenges in terms of quality control, manual production processes, and limited promotion. To carry out and create innovations in empowering the visually impaired or the blind, our team provides mentoring and training to improve the quality and efficiency of Kopicek's production. Through a community service program, the social service team designed solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of Kopicek's production. These solutions include quality control training, provision of automated coffee machines and custom packaging press machines that are accessible to blind baristas, as well as digital marketing training. The results of this program are expected to help the Mata Hati Community maintain coffee product consistency, expand marketing through digital media, and enhance Kopicek's branding in the local market.

Risk Identification on Screw Press Machines Using the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Method on CV.” Rezeki Bersama

CV. Rezeki Bersama is a producer of crude coconut oil (CCO) based in Alus-alus Village, Teupah Selatan District, Simeulue Regency, Aceh. CV. Rezeki Bersama employs 15 people at various production stations, including press machines. In practice, this research uses the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) method to determine the damage that occurred at the press station of the joint rezeki factory. The FMEA approach is used to assess the likelihood of failure in a manufacturing process, determining its severity, frequency of occurrence, and detectability. This study focuses on collecting machine damage data from January 3 to February 3 2024 and evaluating it to determine the Risk Priority Number (RPN) value which will be used to indicate the priority of repairs needed. This research aims to provide recommendations for repair and prevention of damage in the future, as well as increasing the reliability and efficiency of the company's operations.

Dewatering and Transport in Sustainable Sediment Management: A Review

This paper deals with the dewatering and handling of dredged sediments in the context of sustainability and renewability of natural resources. Dewatering is a critical part of sediment management, as the high water content of dredged sediments becomes a challenge for transportation, final storage and/or recycling. This is why it is necessary to reduce their water content before transportation. Conventional methods suggest using land-based drained basins, which is a sustainable solution. However, this solution has certain drawbacks: dewatering the sediment is time-consuming and involves the use of large land areas. The main problem with this method of dewatering can be solved by proposing mechanical dewatering in the vicinity of the dredging operation. Once the sediment has been sufficiently dewatered, it should be shoveled and transported again. The proposed paper covers the study of the dewatering and shoveling ability of sediments. After introducing why dewatering is a critical phase in the recycling process of sediment, some techniques for dewatering large volumes of high-water sediments are briefly reported. Typical dewatering laboratory tests are detailed, demonstrating their usefulness for understanding the mechanisms of natural dewatering. A laboratory dewatering press machine is reported and the procedure used for a sediment sludge. The last section concerns a recent innovative test implemented for the study of the shoveling ability and adhesion of sediments. This study improves our understanding of the phenomenon of sediment dewatering, for both natural and mechanical dewatering. It also provides the protocols for typical laboratory tests on sediment dewatering and shoveling ability.

Diseminasi dan Akselerasi Percepatan Produksi Jamur Tiram Melalui Studi Kasus Mesin Press Baglog Otomatis di UD Zaida Jamur Tiram

The program for implementing this activity aims to accelerate the production of oyster mushrooms at UD Zaida Oyster Mushrooms through dissemination and implementation of an automatic baglog press machine. This activity was carried out in collaboration between a team from the university and UD Zaida, integrating modern technology into traditional production processes. Through a series of training and workshops, implementation partners can operate machines effectively and understand optimal production management. The results of this activity show a significant increase in production capacity, where UD Zaida was able to increase oyster mushroom production output and reduce production waste. This program has also succeeded in increasing the skills and knowledge of workers, while providing a positive impact on the local economy through increasing income and employment opportunities. The dissemination of automatic baglog press machines has proven to be a sustainable solution that drives efficiency and productivity in the mushroom farming sector. This implementation activity recommends expanding the use of this technology to other regions as an effort to support the growth of the oyster mushroom industry at the national level.

The manufacturing of a briquette press machine with a pneumatic system

Abstract The use of green energy not only has the potential to preserve fossil fuel reserves but can also have a positive impact on the environment. Briquettes are one of the alternative fuels to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Manual and hydraulic printing of briquettes often experience problems, namely fluctuations in size and pressure in manual printing and leaks in the hydraulic system. Therefore, this research aims to make and test a briquette press machine with a pneumatic system to increase productivity and briquette quality. The results of this study indicate that the effective capacity of the machine is 3,179 kg/hour. The percentage of material left behind is 1.56%. The briquette density value reached 0,58 gr/cm3. The briquette moisture content value is 4.3% and the briquette compressive strength value is 7,22 kg/cm2. The production cost of briquettes is Rp.13,500/kg. BEP is 100 kg/year. R/C ratio is 1,265. NPV of Rp.345,915,642.25. The amount of IRR value obtained in this briquette processing is 45,66% and the PP of this business is 3,6 months. Based on the results of this study, it can be stated that this machine is feasible to use, and the briquette results have met the Indonesian briquette quality.

Study on the properties of water-retted Cymbopogon citratus pseudostem fibres and their nonwoven fabric characteristics

Purpose This study aims to analyse cellulose fibres extracted from the pseudo-stems of Cymbopogon citratus and evaluate their properties in non-woven fabric production. Design/methodology/approach The water retting method was used for fibre extraction, and intrinsic fibre qualities were examined to assess their suitability for textile applications. A thermal bonding technique, using a hot press machine and polylactic acid powder as a binder, was applied for non-woven fabric development. Findings The retted fibres had an average length of 156 mm and a fineness value of 5.73 tex. The fibre’s tenacity and elongation values were 1.33 gf/denier and 12.78%, respectively. Fourier transform infrared analysis confirmed the presence of major cellulose components. The fibre’s crystallinity and friction coefficient were 50% and 0.3, respectively. C. citratus fibre exhibited hygroscopic characteristics with a moisture regain of 10.65%. Experimental non-woven fabrics (70% C. citratus fibre, 30% polylactic acid powder) demonstrated consistent weight and thickness, with variations in tensile strength. Moisture regain values for non-woven fabrics were approximately 7.6%. Originality/value The features of C. citratus fibre, obtained with the water retting process, exhibited suitability for textile applications. Three experimental non-woven fabrics comprising of C. citratus fibre and polylactic acid powder were produced with three different pressing temperatures. The tensile strength properties of these fabrics were influenced by pressing temperature.

Cylinder segment mount modification to reduce cylinder segment downtime problems on curing machines

In tire manufacturing companies in Indonesia, there is a tire production process consisting of material, building, curing, and final inspection. The curing process is the process of changing green tires into tires which takes place in a mold segment at temperature and pressure according to predetermined specifications. On the BOM 63.5 curing press machine there is a segmented cylinder that functions to press the mold segment. The problem that often occurs in curing machines is that the segment cylinder breaks. This causes quite high machine downtime. The number of cylinder segment bolt holes influences the strength of the bolt connection. Therefore, it is necessary to modify the cylinder segment bolt-hole holder so that the bolt can support the cylinder load. The results of this modification can reduce curing machine downtime problems and can increase company productivity. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that 6 bolts are safer than 4 bolts. The downtime problem of the cylinder segment after modification decreased by 94%. The previous one was 15181.18 minutes to 1038.11 minutes

The Effect of Adhesive Ratio on the Quality of Charcoal Briquettes

This study used cassava stem charcoal and charcoal from forest fires mixed with tapioca adhesive at different ratios, the aim was to analyze the effect of different adhesive ratios on the quality of charcoal briquettes.Charcoal briquettes are formed using a 40 bar press machine with a pressing time of 10 minutes. The mixture of charcoal briquette raw materials uses a tapioca adhesive ratio of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%.Testing is carried out to determine the quality, then analyzed and compared with the SNI 01-6235-2000 standard.The effect of adhesive ratio on adhesive quality was analyzed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The test results show the following values:density 0.54 g/cm3, moisture content 4.97%, compressive strength 28.43 kg/cm2, volatile matter content 36.02%, ash content 6.36%, fixed carbon content 56.45% and calorific value 6,195 cal/gobtained from a 10% adhesive ratio. The adhesive ratio has a very significant effect on the water content, compressive strength and calorific value; has a significant effect on the density value; and has no significant effect on the volatile matter value, ash content and bound carbon content.The results of charcoal briquette testing mostly meet the standards according to SNI (No. 01-6235-2000)

Preparation of aragonite from calcium carbonate via wet carbonation to improve properties of steel slag building materials

Smelting in steel mills emitted large amounts of CO2 and produced the waste product steel slag (SS). Therefore, the use of SS to fix CO2 and produce value-added products could treat waste with waste and promote the effective use of resources. In this study, aragonite-type calcium carbonate was prepared by wet carbonation of SS, and the aragonite-rich SS (ASS) was pressed and moulded in the raw material of SS for semi-dry carbonation to obtain SS products. Through a series of experiments, the optimal conditions for the modulation and the formation mechanism of aragonite whiskers were investigated, and the effects of aragonite as a crystal seed on the properties and the degree of carbonation of SS products were also explored. In this experiment, the carbonation products were characterised microscopically by XRD, TGA, FT-IR and SEM, and the strength was tested by press machine. The results showed that aragonite phase was produced by wet carbonation of SS suspension containing 0.1 M/L MgCl2 at 120 °C for 2 h. The compressive strength, flexural strength, and secondary carbonation degree of the prepared SS products were increased when 5 % ASS was added.

Development and optimization of guaifenesin sustained release mini-tablets for adult and geriatric patients.

Aim: The main aim of this study was to formulate and optimize sustained release mini-tablets of guaifenesin.Materials & methods: Guaifenesin granules were successfully prepared using different blend ratios of carnauba wax to drug by melt granulation method. The properties of granules were further modified by combining them with ethyl cellulose. The obtained granules were then mixed and compressed into mini-tablets using a tablet press machine. The resulting mini-tablets were characterized in terms of weight, thickness, hardness, drug content and in vitro drug release.Results: Mini-tablets with 1:6 carnauba wax to drug ratio showed superior physicochemical characteristics, releasing about 100.03% of guaifenesin over 8h. Ethyl cellulose offers a great potential to accurately control drug release from mini-tablets.Conclusion: The prepared mini-tablets seem to be a very promising alternative to guaifenesin conventional formulations and can be used in adults and elderly people.

Perancangan Perancangan Sistem Trasmisi Mesin Pres Hidrolik Kapasitas 3 Ton Dengan Penggerak Motor listrik

Technological advances have encouraged improvements in the industrial sector in developing countries, including Indonesia. This is of course supported by several factors, including the use of modern equipment as a substitute for human labor. It can be said here that the more modern an industry is, the more machine power is used while the less human power is needed. As human needs become increasingly greater, the machine industry is currently also developing very rapidly. Developments in the industrial sector are marked by the creation of various types of machines that can assist human activities. The use of machines can help human activities or work to be more efficient in terms of completion time, as well as reducing the risk of work accidents. Currently, machines are used as tools that have high automation and precision. Therefore, many people use machines for everything, one of which is a pressing machine. A pressing machine is a tool made to compress or press an object, the power source can come from hydraulics, human power, electric motors and others. The aim of this final project is to design a transmission system for a 3 Ton Semi-Automatic Hydraulic Press Machine with an electric motor drive. It can increase the author's knowledge, insight and experience regarding planning a machine. Conclusion Ball bearings with type 6203 require an installation time of 1 minute 35 seconds and removal of 1 minute 32 seconds. Ball bearings of type 6305 receive a pressure of 400 psi to be installed on the shaft, and when released the pressure produced is the same, namely 400 psi to be able to leave the shaft. A type 6206 ball bearing with a shaft length of 77 mm takes 3 minutes 32 seconds to install, while the same shaft length takes 3 minutes 22 seconds to remove from the shaft.

ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN BAHAN BAKU BATU BATA PRESS MENGGUNAKAN METODE MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLANNING (MRP)

Bata Merah Press Majalengka was founded in 2012, which was previously called CBL Bata Merah. At that time the production system still used manual production. As time goes by and in line with the large market demand and considering the continuous development in Majalengka, to support this large demand, in 2016 the business actor changed the manual production system to production using a press machine and changed the name of the business to `Bata Merah Press Majalengka. The goal to be achieved in this research is to understand the variables used in raw material inventory planning using the MRP method, applying the Material requirements planning (MRP) method.

Analisis kekuatan pembebanan frame mesin press hidrolik kapasitas 3 ton

This study examines the safety and stress factors to determine the maximum dynamic load that can be supported by the press machine frame. Dynamic loads occur due to the working mechanism of the press machine that presses the bearing. Stress analysis test simulation using the Solidwork 2020 computer program with the finite element method in the simulation test of the hydraulic press machine frame material structure with dynamic load treatment. The frame design model uses U-profile iron material UMP 50 with a thickness of 3-5mm with dimensions of 50 mm x 38 mm. The simulated variable load is 3000 kg. The simulation results show the yield strength of the material = 521.927 N / m² (Mpa) and the stress, displacement, strain values ​​at a load of 3000 kg = simulation Stress = 620.422 N / m² (Mpa), Displacement = 1.232mm, Strain = 0.001. The von Mises stress value is 29,500 N = 620.422N; 521.927 N = 1.88. The simulation results show that the hydraulic press machine frame design has a safety factor of 0.001 and can withstand dynamic loads of up to 3000 kg.

A systems approach to digitalizing a traditional manufacturing SME: implementing low-cost industry 4.0 Solution for a hand press machine

A systems approach to digitalizing a traditional manufacturing SME: implementing low-cost industry 4.0 Solution for a hand press machine

PEMBUATAN PART BRACKET PIPE MAIN L/SIDE 844A7-I7000 MENGGUNAKAN MESIN STAMPING PRESS

This practical work report explains the process of making the Bracket Pipe Main P/Side 844A7-17000part using a stamping press machine and operating procedures for the stamping press machine at PT Persada Selaras Indonesia. The aim is to find out directly the process of making the Bracket Pipe Main P/Side 844A7-17000 part, and to know how to operate the stamping press machine. The process of making the Bracket Pipe Main P/Side 844A7-17000 consists of several stages starting from checking the material using SPHC-PO, checking the product design, the Stamping Press process with four stages of the production process (blanking, bending 1 and forming, bending 2 and restrike, &amp; Piercing). Apart from that, this report discusses how to operate a stamping press machine starting from the machine inspection stage to setting up the stamping press machine. Through this practical work report, it is hoped that readers will gain insight into the process of making the Bracket Pipe Main P/Side 844A7-17000 and the company's contribution to maintaining product quality.

PEMBUATAN BRACKET FINISH PANEL MOUNTING D74 MENGGUNAKAN MESIN PRESS STAMPING PUX 100

This practical work report describes the process of making part bracket finish panel mounting type d74 using PUX 100 stamping press machine and the operating procedures of stamping press machine at PT Persada Selaras Indoensia. The aim is to know directly during the process of making part bracket finish panel mounting type d74, and to know how to operate the stamping press machine. The manufacturing process of bracket finish panel mounting type d74 consists of several stages starting from material checking using SPC440, product design checking, Stamping Press process with four stages of production process (blanking, forming, bending, &amp; Pierching). In addition, this report discusses how to operate the stamping press starting from the machine inspection stage to the stamping press machine setting. Through this practical work report, it is hoped that readers can gain insight into the process of making bracket finish panel mounting type d74 parts and the company's contribution in maintaining product quality. Keywords : Stamping Press, SPC440, Production Process

An IoT platform for smart metal forming

Abstract Manufacturers in the metal forming industry are paying attention on smart manufacturing with the industrial internet of things (IIoT). An innovation has been occurring by changing metal forming processes from analog to digital by utilizing servo press machine and IT technology for improving efficiency and worth of the mass production manufacturing technology and of ability for the SDGs. This paper aims to introduce initiatives to survey of the current situation and formulation of strategies on the digital transformation in metal forming promoted by the Sokeizai Centre in Japan. An IoT platform for smart metal forming which has been developed based on the strategies is also introduced. The platform consists of sensor system for visualization of forming processes, sensor data wireless communication using local 5G and data assimilation with process simulation. Several sensing systems developed for process visualization are introduced.