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Effect of Carbon Fiber Composition and Lubrication on Tooth Wear Rate of 3D Printed Worm Gears

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Prof. Syamsul Hadi, Wirawan, Satworo Adiwidodo, Hangga Wicaksono, Bima Cahya Maula Dana
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.5.502

Abstract

The problem lies in the unknown wear level of the teeth on the 3D-printed worm gear ring and if it is worn, spare parts are not available without buying 1 complete unit of reduction gear. The aim of the study was to determine the level of wear and to obtain an alternative use of 3D printed worm gear rings which allow them to be used with the same function as a substitute for worm gear rings which were originally made of brass. The research method included scanning brass worm gear rings, modifying image dimensions for improvement, 3D printing with Onyx-Carbon Fiber composite materials, trials with torsion tests with variations of lubrication, and measurement of wear results with the help of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) photos. The wear results show that with no lubrication and with lubrication using SAE 10W 30 Oil, and Grease is worth 72.3 mm, 33 mm, and 62 mm or experiencing wear compared to the thickness of the teeth before using the torsion test of 30 low carbon steel specimens with a torque of 23.5 Nm were 3.67%, 5.05%, and 2.53%.

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