Optimization Of Fiber Glass Making Process For Electric Car Body Using Taguchi Method

Abstract

The purpose of this study to determine the optimum factor and level of the manufacturing process of composite fiber glass. This research will adopt the Design of Experiment (DOE) the Taguchi method with orthogonal L9 (3), combination 4 factors 3 levels. The matrix used is the polyesters matrix and E-glass filler and the factors and level factors used in this study are fiber volume : (35%, 40%, 45%), the composition of the mixture of matrix and talk: (1:1, 2:1, 3:1 ), fiber location: (0 ̊ / 90 ̊, -45 ̊ / 45 ̊, random), mixing time: (0.5 minutes, 1 minute, 1.5 minutes). On the results of the Taguchi method analysis optimum conditions for the process of making glass fiber composites against tensile stress are the location of the fiber 90, resin mixture and filler 2:1, mixing time 1.5 minutes, fiber volume 45%. The optimum conditions for the process of making glass fiber composites against the Impact Price are the location of the fiber 90, mixing time 1 minute, fiber volume 45%, resin mixture and filler 3:1.