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Investigation of the mechanical behavior of epoxy composites filled with bagasse ash and pistachio shell ash: a comparative study
Authors:
1Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University,
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Gudlavalleru,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Received: 13 September 2024
Revised: 11 November 2024
Accepted: 25 November 2024
Published: 16 December 2024
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D. Tarun, G. Ganesan, K. Syam Sundar, Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Filled With Bagasse Ash and Pistachio Shell Ash: A Comparative Study. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(4), 2024: 215-231.
https://doi.org/10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.4.4
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Tarun, D., Ganesan, G., & Syam Sundar, K. (2024). Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Filled With Bagasse Ash and Pistachio Shell Ash: A Comparative Study. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(4), 215-231.
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Tarun, Dittakavi, et al. “Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Filled With Bagasse Ash and Pistachio Shell Ash: A Comparative Study.“ Applied Engineering Letters, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 215-231.
https://doi.org/10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.4.4
Tarun, Dittakavi, G Ganesan, and K Syam Sundar.2024. “Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Filled With Bagasse Ash and Pistachio Shell Ash: A Comparative Study.“ Applied Engineering Letters, 9 (4): 215-231.
https://doi.org/10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.4.4
Tarun, D., Ganesan, G. and Syam Sundar, K. (2024). Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Filled With Bagasse Ash and Pistachio Shell Ash: A Comparative Study. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(4), pp. 215-231.
doi: 10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.4.4.
Using lean manufacturing to improve process efficiency in a fabrication company
Authors:
Received: 29 June 2024
Revised: 20 September 2024
Accepted: 26 September 2024
Published: 30 September 2024
Abstract:
This article presents a case study on improving process efficiency in a mining equipment part fabrication company. The company was facing issues concerning communication, organisation, and workflow processes. This study investigated that ineffective communication among departments was the major weakness which was responsible for the long lead or idle time. This lead time was a waste that affected the company’s productivity. A great amount of time was spent on non-value-added processes. The Kanban Centralised Communication System was implemented. Time study and value stream mapping were also used. A significant improvement in process efficiency from 34% to 85% was achieved by reducing lead time from 4200 minutes to 1680 minutes after streamlining the communication in the company using Kanban.
Keywords:
Lean manufacturing, Kanban, Optimization, Process efficiency, Production lead time, Value stream mapping
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V.H. Quan, Research and Optimization of Sport Utility Vehicle Aerodynamic Design. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(2), 2024: 105-115.
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Quan, V.H. (2024). Research and Optimization of Sport Utility Vehicle Aerodynamic Design. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(2), 105-115.
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Quan, Vu Hai, “Research and Optimization of Sport Utility Vehicle Aerodynamic Design.“ Applied Engineering Letters, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 2024, 105-115.
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Quan, Vu Hai, 2024. “Research and Optimization of Sport Utility Vehicle Aerodynamic Design.“ Applied Engineering Letters, 9 (2):105-115.
https://doi.org/10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.2.5
Quan, V.H. (2024). Research and Optimization of Sport Utility Vehicle Aerodynamic Design. Applied Engineering Letters, 9(2), pp. 105-115.
doi: 10.46793/aeletters.2024.9.2.5.