FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI

MARA (UiTM)
LABORATORY REPORT

Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220)

Course : Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
Course Code : MEM564
Title of Topic : Plastic Processing
Class : EMD5M6A
Date of Report 24/12/2020
:
Submission
Lecturer/ Instructor : DR NURUL HAYATI BINTI ABDUL HALIM

No. Student Name Student ID Number

1. AZAR DANFUDI BIN NAMAZI 2018801898

General Guidelines:

LEVEL Weak Marginal Satisfactory Good Excellent

Scale 1 2 3 4 5

Level Marks
Criteria Scale
Achieved Obtained
Qualifying requirements:
Cover - Acceptable? * Yes / No
Introduction 2
CLO1
Apparatus 2
CLO3 Safety and Experimental Procedure 4
Conclusions 3
CLO2
Recommendation 3
References 1
CLO5
Report delivery 1
Total Marks (80%)

MEM564 NOV 2020 -BA & NH

 FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

INDIVIDUAL REPORT

COURSE MEM564

LABORATORY CNC/ PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING / WELDING

DR NURUL HAYATI BINTI ABDUL HALIM
INSTRUCTOR NAME

No Name Student ID Group No REMARK

1 AZAR DANFUDI BIN NAMAZI 2018801898 EMD5M6A

Level Very Poor Poor Satisfactory Good Excellent

Guidelines
Scale 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

ITEMS/ ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SCALE

CLO- PO PART %
(REPORT) (1-10)
1.0 Introduction:
 Provide an understanding
of the computer
CLO2: Analyze the simulations/demo videos to
experimental data relate with the body of 30%
accordingly as knowledge of the topic
required through which includes necessary
technical reports. diagrams, theory or
[PO4, PLO2, LO3, equations.
SS1] (C4). 2.1 Analysis of simulation:
 Present the
PO4: Investigation:
simulation output as
Conduct investigation
instructed. 30%
of complex
PART A  Show the evidence of
engineering problems
Simulation model by sharing the URL
using research-based
link video/ simulation file
knowledge (WK8)
in
and research
google classroom.
methods including
design of 3.1 Conclusion and
experiments, analysis Recommendation:
and interpretation of  Summarize the outcome of
data, and synthesis the computer simulations/
of information to demo videos. Relate this to
provide valid the lab objectives. 40%
conclusions.  Recognize a need for
improvement/
modification in the
system/process for further
investigation (At least 3).
CLO3: Perform 1.1 Apparatus: 20%
laboratory work PART B
 List equipment, machine,
correctly through Demonstration
accessories, and
standard operating of
components involved in the
procedures with experiments computer
(Video) simulations/demo
MEM564 NOV 2020 -BA & NH
 ITEMS/ ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SCALE
CLO- PO PART (REPORT) % (1-10)
appropriate videos with the necessary
techniques with picture/diagram.
modern machine and  May include a brief
IT tools/equipment. description of the
[PO5, PLO3, PLO6, instrumentation/set-up if
LO2, SS1] (P5) necessary, to connect with
the main body of
PO5: Modern Tool knowledge of the topic.
Usage: Create, select 2.1 Procedure: 20%
and apply  Explain standard operating
appropriate procedures and methods
techniques, applied to relate with
resources, and appropriate techniques of
modern engineering the topic using available
and IT tools, modern engineering set up/
including prediction machineries and IT tools.
and 3.1 Safety: 60%
modelling, to  Describe safety, identify
complex engineering the safety precaution
problems, with an aspects during handling the
understanding of the equipment in milling
limitations. process. (do and don’t
during experimental),
 Explain 5S practices in
machining workshop,
 List the standard
regulation related project
(JIS; OSHA; ASTM etc.), if
applicable.
 All the items above are
supported with
relevant pictures,
schematic
diagrams and sketches.
CLO5: Report the PART C 1.1 Organization and Structure: 40%
laboratory work Effective Report  Prepare the report
effectively with clear according to
instruction. [PO10, standard format of
PLO4, PLO5, LO4, lab report.
SS2] (A3).  Communicates clearly in
a well-organized manner
2.1 Grammar, Punctuation 40%
PO10: and Spelling:
Communication:  Writes and observes with
Communicate good comprehension
effectively on 3.1 References and Similarity: 20%
complex engineering  References: minimum 10
activities with the  Turnitin: maximum 35%
engineering
community and with
society at large, such
as being able to
comprehend and
write effective reports
and design
documentation, make
effective
presentations, and
give and receive
clear instructions.
TITLE : PLASTIC PROCESSING

INTRODUCTION :

For section 2 of this lab, we used injection moulding to design the cavity and create its mould
by using Solidwork. We follow the simulation video that was guided by our lecturer step by
step to produce a complete mould set. For the injection moulding machine. The design,
simulations and analysis are all included in the injection, clamping and ejection unit.
Injection moulding is a technique for obtaining moulded products by injecting heat-molten
plastic materials into a mould, then cooling and solidifying them.The method is ideal for the
mass production of goods with complex shapes and plays a major role in the plastic
processing field There are four units in injection moulding machine.There are injection unit,
clamping and ejecting unit, electric and hydraulic control unit.
APPARATUS

1. Solidwork software in laptop

2. Injection moulding machinery
3. Mould
4. Powder

PROCEDURE
1. Turn on Laptop or pc
2. Open Solidwork software
3. Click on open then search the card holder file in stp
4. Click on sketch then find the the right axis to draw runner
5. Draw line for runner, use the smart dimension for accurate dimension
6. Using boss execute, the runner executed. Circle in the centre formed.

7. Simulate plastic processing of the flow of plastic injection by using SOLIDWORK plastic software

3.0 SAFETY
 Users are expected to use safety glasses that are accredited according to safety
requirements for milling machines.
 Measure the correct dimension to prevent from errors occur.
 Ensure that the machine has an easy-to-reach on/off button.
 Tooling and support pieces are correctly tightened in place.
 Make sure the cutter rotates in correct direction.
 Uses a corresponding devices such a computer with high performanace to run the
Solidwork software smoothly.
RECOMMENDATION

1. Avoid using too small of injection sites to prevent sufficient packing of the
component cavity in order to minimise the sink mark.

2. Place the injection positions on thicker parts of the component to minimise the sink
mark, so that the thicker sections can be packed at higher pressures.

3. Thickness transition is advised to have a gradual shift instead of a drastic change in

thickness transformation. The molten material in its cavity should not be pushed by
varying restrictions.

4. Increasing any temperature typically leads to increased cooling time.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the objective of this experiment has been successfully achieved by

selecting manufacturing processes and a product produce using selected machines and
equipment can be determined. We have learn how to execute commands and all the
features in Solidwork software which we will get better understanding about usage of
Solidwork. The card holder was given as a specimen for this experiment to identify.
The injection molding was the ideal manufacturing process for mass production to
produce a card holder compare than vacuum casting.

However, there are always an error that was to be made in an experiment :

 Device error – The apparatus used is not reliable because of the apparatus
(protractor) in the lab is not maintained or located accurately to the interest level. But
the angle still can be obtained by using the protractor which is drawn by pencil.

 Human error – This experiment is conducted by human so there must be some error
in terms of results readings and maybe the procedure. Parallax error is one of the most
common errors in conducting the experiment besides the handling of the motor is not
accurate also lead to cause in large percentage error.

 Environment factors –This factor slightly effecting the values and thus causing
error. The experiment was done in a very conducive laboratory but possibilities of the
present of blowing wind must be considered.