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Chockalingam, Palanisamy and S, Kumar Selearajen and K., Siva (2018) Comparative Study on Microwave and Conventional Joining of Thermoplastic. Solid State Phenomena, 280. pp. 277-283. ISSN 1662-9779

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Abstract

Industrialisation and the development of manufacturing process nowadays demand a more efficient and environmental friendly production. Microwave energy can be seen as the alternative heating application to meet the demands due to its ability to heat materials volumetrically. In this study, the usage of microwave energy to join thermoplastic is investigated. One of the key features of thermoplastic is the ability to shape when heated to their glass transition temperature and return to the moulded shape when it is cooled. Engineering thermoplastic Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) was used as member while charcoal powder was used as susceptor material. The joining process was carried out with timing varying from 3 to 5 minutes, adhesive method and direct heating method. Upon the completion of joining, tensile test, 3 points test, hardness test and charpy impact test were conducted and compared to determine the strength of the joint.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Thermoplastic
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1080-1185 Polymers and polymer manufacture
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	29 Mar 2021 17:28
Last Modified:	29 Mar 2021 17:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/7554

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