Investigating the Effects of Blending Ratio and Injection Parameters on the Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber-Filled Nylon 66 Composite Gear

Abstract:

The recycling of plastic products is gaining widespread attention because of its significance in the reduction of petroleum consumption and in the conservation of limited resources. It is also an effective method of handling plastic waste, as opposed to traditional landfill and incineration waste disposal methods. This study attempts to find a method by which to manage the increasing amount of PA66-GF waste generated by the gear industry through the recycling method. By adopting the L₂₇ Taguchi orthogonal array, S/N ratio and ANOVA are conducted to evaluate the impact of recycled materials on various compositions. The different settings of injection parameters on the gears’ Young’s modulus and elongation at break are also identified and examined.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 548-549)
• Pages: 43-47
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.548-549.43
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Nik Mizamzul Mehat*, Noor Syuhada Zakarria, Shahrul Kamaruddin
• Keywords: Gear, Injection Parameters, Recycled Material, Taguchi Method, Tensile Properties

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