Bells are usually made of tin-copper alloys due to their acoustic properties. Aluminum alloys with an additional 4.8% copper have shown smilar characteristic as tin-copper. Aluminum can be used as a material for making bells. Ceramic casting molds use clays. One of the areas that has considerable natural clay potential is in Gema Village, Lipat Kain Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau P…
Fracture of the maxillofacial region is the most common trauma case encountered in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The treatment involves fixation using Miniplates secured with multiple screws. The aim of this research is to develop a magnesium-based Miniplate prototype as a maxillofacial implant product. The methodology includes planning the Miniplate design, programming a…
The dependency on fossil fuels as the primary energy source has caused significant problems, particularly in energy security and environmental impact. The development of renewable energy has become a main focus in the effort to create a sustainable future. An interesting innovation in this field is the development of biomass. One abundant source of biomass is the waste generated from th…
The development of electric cars as an alternative to fossil fuel vehicles is growing rapidly, accompanied by new technological innovations. The increasing consumption of fossil fuels and the energy crisis have encouraged universities to conduct research on alternative energy. Electric energy, as one of the solutions, has great potential to replace fossil energy in the future. Electric …
In the development of science and technology today, many new ideas appear in the automotive world. One of them is a category of high-speed cars known as formula student cars among college students. This formula student car is equipped with safety components that protect the car and driver from accidents. Therefore, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed a safety feature cal…
Kontes Kapal Cepat Tak Berawak Nasional (KKCTBN) organized by the Pusat Prestasi Nasional (Puspresnas) KemendikbudristekRI aims to promote innovation in the design and performance of maritime technology prototypes. The selection of appropriate materials for the hull of a catamaran is crucial, as it affects the strength and weight of the vessel. Materials like Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP),…
This research is based on the limitations of previous studies that have not explored the effect of temperature and shoulder width on the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) tool used. This research focuses on the optimal welding results and the highest tensile strength in FSW welding with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) sheet material. This study varies the temperature of 110°C, 120°C, 130°C wi…
Agave Sisalana Perrine (Agave SP) plants grow widely in the Bukit Bulek area, West Sumatra Province. Agave leaf fiber is used by the people of Bukit Bulek as a binding/rope material so that Agave leaf fiber has good potential to be developed as a composite reinforcing material. The aim of the research is to use fibers from Agave leaves as reinforcement for epoxy matrix composites for fl…
Kontes Mobil Hemat Energi (KMHE) and Shell Eco Marathon Asia (SEMA) contests are competitions to build the most fuel-efficient vehicles that are participated by students from all over Indonesia and even the world. The Selembayung team is the only representative of Riau University who participated in the KMHE and SEMA competitions. The design process and manufacturing production managem…
The frame is one of the most important components of a vehicle. In designing a car, it is necessary to pay attention to the design of the frame structure to get safety and comfort when driving. This research will also discuss the process of making the Gardapati Type Prototype Energi Effecient frame. The design process starts from the design of the Gardapati Prototype Type Energi Effecie…
Pekanbaru collects 16.75 tons of recycled aluminium beverage cans each month, which is a sizable amount but the processing is still very limited. Making products patterned door bell holder selembayung with lost foam casting method can be one solution to reduce the amount of recycled aluminium beverage cans and introduce more regional characteristics of Riau. This study aims to determine…
Research on Al-Cu generally studies the connection with mechanical properties while studies on acoustic properties are still limited. This study purposes to determine the percentage of Cu addition in aluminum to achieve optimal acoustic properties and to study the percentage of Cu addition to hardness; microstructure; and the natural frequency of the material. The percentage of Cu varie…
The depletion of fossil energy sources due to increased usage necessitates alternative replacements for primary fuels. Indonesia, with the largest palm oil plantations in the world, generates a significant amount of empty fruit bunch (EFB) waste that is difficult to decompose. This waste can be processed into an alternative fuel to replace coal through the torrefaction process, producin…
Welding is a process of joining materials using heat energy. Welding techniques are increasingly developing along with developments in the types and applications of these materials. Friction stir welding is a type of welding discovered by Wayne Thomas at The Welding Institute (TWI) in 1991. Friction stir welding is a welding method whose heat source comes from the friction that occurs…
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding method that does not require additional materials, introduced by The Welding Institute of the United Kingdom in 1991 as a joining technique applicable to polymer materials. The joining process uses friction generated by a rotating tool pin on the workpiece, causing the workpiece to melt and bond. This study aims to examine the effect …
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is one of the most popular polymers due to its availability and competitive cost. Along with this, the need for more advanced processing technology forms has also increased, making material applications more convincing, one of which is joining technology. The friction stir welding (FSW) joining method is one of the methods with great potential in the joi…
Friction stir weld (FSW) is a solid-state welding process, where during the process it creates frictional force on the material as well as heat from the tool, namely the shoulder at the end of which there is a rotating pin that moves along the surface of the material. Several parameters that influence the results of friction stir welding include feed speed, rotating tool, welding tool, …
Welding is a process of joining materials by utilizing heat energy. The welding technique that is currently developing is Friction Stir Welding (FSW). FSW is a solid-state joining process using tool friction against the material as a heat source. The working principle of this welding process is friction arising from the rotation of the tool which is applied pressure on both surfaces of …
This research aims to analyze the motor power requirement and traction performance of a 1:10 scale electric-powered dump truck. Electric dump trucks are developed as a solution to the depletion of fossil fuels and exhaust gas emissions. This study focuses on selecting an appropriate motor and calculating vehicle traction. The analysis is conducted based on previous and current research,…
This study aims to analyze and identify the accuracy of lathe components (MB5) type G.D.W LZ350 using ISO 1708 standards. Accuracy measurements are carried out to ensure that the lathe meets international quality standards set by ISO. The methodology used includes measuring key components of the lathe with measuring instruments that have been calibrated according to ISO 1708 standards. …