Temperature Distribution in Friction Stir Welding Using Finite Element Method

Year: 2014 Volume: 8 Issue: 10 1711 - 1716 Pages

• Authors:
• Armansyah
• I. P. Almanar
• M. Saiful Bahari Shaari
• M. Shamil Jaffarullah
• Nur’amirah Busu
• M. Arif Fadzleen Zainal Abidin
• M. Amlie A. Kasim

Abstract: During welding, the amount of heat present in weld zones determines the quality of weldment produced. Thus, the heat distribution characteristics and its magnitude in weld zones with respect to process variables such as tool pin-shoulder rotational and traveling speed during welding is analyzed using thermal finite element analyses method. For this purpose, transient thermal finite element analyses are performed to model the temperatures distribution and its quantities in weld-zones with respect to process variables such as rotational speed and traveling speed during welding. Commercially available software Altair HyperWork is used to model three-dimensional tool pin-shoulder vs. workpieces and to simulate the friction stir process. The results show that increasing tool rotational speed, at a constant traveling speed, will increase the amount of heat generated in weld-zones. In contrary, increasing traveling speed, at constant tool pin-shoulder rotational speeds, will reduce the amount of heat generated in weld zones.

• Keywords:
• Frictions Stir Welding
• Temperature Distribution
• Finite Element Method
• Altair Hyperwork.

Development of UiTM Robotic Prosthetic Hand

Year: 2013 Volume: 7 Issue: 1 10 - 15 Pages

• Authors:
• M. Amlie A. Kasim
• Ahsana Aqilah
• Ahmed Jaffar
• Cheng Yee Low
• Roseleena Jaafar
• M. Saiful Bahari
• Armansyah

Abstract: The study of human hand morphology reveals that developing an artificial hand with the capabilities of human hand is an extremely challenging task. This paper presents the development of a robotic prosthetic hand focusing on the improvement of a tendon driven mechanism towards a biomimetic prosthetic hand. The design of this prosthesis hand is geared towards achieving high level of dexterity and anthropomorphism by means of a new hybrid mechanism that integrates a miniature motor driven actuation mechanism, a Shape Memory Alloy actuated mechanism and a passive mechanical linkage. The synergy of these actuators enables the flexion-extension movement at each of the finger joints within a limited size, shape and weight constraints. Tactile sensors are integrated on the finger tips and the finger phalanges area. This prosthesis hand is developed with an exact size ratio that mimics a biological hand. Its behavior resembles the human counterpart in terms of working envelope, speed and torque, and thus resembles both the key physical features and the grasping functionality of an adult hand.

• Keywords:
• Prosthetic hand
• Biomimetic actuation
• Shape Memory Alloy
• Tactile sensing.