Study on the process parameters of delamination on novel madar/ramie fibers reinforced MgO nanoparticles blended epoxy matrix composite

Vinayagam Mohanavel; A. Thanikasalam; Thandavamoorthy Raja; M. Ravichandran; Manigandan Ayyar; Ranganathan Lakshmanan; Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar

Results in Engineering (Mar 2025)

Study on the process parameters of delamination on novel madar/ramie fibers reinforced MgO nanoparticles blended epoxy matrix composite

Vinayagam Mohanavel,
A. Thanikasalam,
Thandavamoorthy Raja,
M. Ravichandran,
Manigandan Ayyar,
Ranganathan Lakshmanan,
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar

Affiliations

Vinayagam Mohanavel: Centre for Materials Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Selaiyur, Chennai 600073, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand, India
A. Thanikasalam: Department of Marine Engineering, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) Deemed to be University, Kanathur, Chennai 603112, India
Thandavamoorthy Raja: Materials Science Lab, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Corresponding author.
M. Ravichandran: Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli 621 112, Tamil Nadu, India
Manigandan Ayyar: Department of Chemistry, Centre for Material Chemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641 021, Tamil Nadu, India
Ranganathan Lakshmanan: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge institute of Technology, Tatisilwai, Ranchi 853103, India
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar: Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura- 140417, Punjab, India

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 25
p. 103738

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The final assembly of composite parts often requires secondary techniques such as milling and drilling. This study aims to identify the most effective drilling parameters for a novel composite material reinforced with madar/ramie fibers, magnesium oxide filler particulates, and an epoxy matrix. Madar/ramie fibers offer significant benefits, including high tensile strength, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness, making them an eco-friendly and sustainable choice for composite reinforcement. The study evaluates the impact of varying drill diameters (6, 8, and 10 mm), spindle speeds (500, 1000, and 1500 rpm), and feed rates (0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mm/rev) on the drilling process. Using HSS drill bits, key factors such as thrust force, torque, and delamination were analyzed through Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to predict the optimal drilling parameters. The findings indicate that the hybrid madar/ramie composite exhibits minimal delamination at a drill diameter of 6 mm, a spindle speed of 1500 rpm, and a feed rate of 0.1 mm/rev. These optimal conditions enhanced the qualitative characteristics of drilled holes while reducing production costs. Experimental validation confirmed the composite's suitability for drilling operations and its endurance under ideal conditions.

Published in Results in Engineering

ISSN: 2590-1230 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Technology
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/results-in-engineering

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