Effects Of Cutting Parameter On Machining Performance For Wood-Plastic Composite Material

Muhammad Faizh , Sazali (2013) Effects Of Cutting Parameter On Machining Performance For Wood-Plastic Composite Material. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a very promising and sustainable green material to achieve durability without using toxic chemical. The term WPCs refers to any composites that contain plant fiber and thermosets or thermoplastics. In comparison to other fibrous materials, plant fibers are in general suitable to reinforce plastics due to relative high strength and stiffness, low cost, low density, low CO2 emission, biodegradability and annually renewable. Plant fibers as fillers and reinforcements for polymers are currently the fastest-growing type of polymer additives. One of the most important advantages of wood is its easy machinability in contrast to metal and plastic products. However its non-uniform characteristic resulting from the combination with polymer plays a significant role on its efficient and effective machining. Any surface defects due to improper machining process will reduce the quality of the final products resulting in increase in the cost of the manufactured unit. Therefore it is important to evaluate the machining parameters and relate them with the fiber characteristics and compositions. Thus, this study aims to study the effect of cutting parameters namely spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut on machining performance of WPC with different composition. Statistical Respone Surface Methodology techniques were used to evaluate the effect of cutting parameters on machining performance. Lastly, the optimal cutting parameter for machining WPC is proposed.

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