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Tractor gearboxes have become a crucial mechanization tool in the agricultural industry in Indonesia. However, in practice, many of the hand tractor gearboxes available are still imported. Therefore, research is needed to produce hand tractor gearboxes to support domestic industry self-sufficiency. The gray cast iron hand tractor gearbox is produced using a metal casting process with sand molds. The material resulting from this metal casting process has a composition of 3.249 wt.% C, 1.757 wt.% Si, 0.6 wt.% Mn for the first batch, 3.153 wt.% C, 1.568 wt.% Si, 0.624 wt.% Mn for the second batch, and 3.105 wt.% C, 1.932 wt.% Si, 0.560 wt.% Mn for the third batch. Based on microstructure analysis, the gray cast iron consists of 5% ferrite phase, 95% pearlite, and flake graphite type A with a size of 5. Brinell hardness testing resulted in hardness values of 152, 155, and 164 BHN for the gray iron for the first, second, and third batches respectively. The gray cast iron has a yield strength of 163, 172, and 176 MPa for each batch respectively. Meanwhile, the tensile strength of the gray cast iron from each batch is 285, 311, and 326 MPa

This study explores the development of a novel side core design with an integrated cooling system for the low-pressure die casting (LPDC) of A356 aluminum alloy wheel rims in Indonesia. The objective is to reduce cycle time and minimize casting defects. The methodology involves 3D modeling using SolidWorks and simulations performed with MAGMAsoft to evaluate filling and solidification behavior, air pressure, and air entrapment. Notably, this is the first application of a cooling system in Side cores within the Indonesian automotive industry, motivated by the need to improve production efficiency and product quality, as current manufacturing processes suffer from long cycle times and high defect rates. Simulation results show a significant reduction in cycle time by 72 seconds, improving both efficiency and product quality. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating cooling systems into side cores to enhance the LPDC process.

MiFUS® is a tool that can display the patient's infusion condition so that nurses can monitor patients one by one in a short time simultaneously. Several nurses were involved in this study to provide input to the casing. Product design is done at the beginning to know the initial casing design. Next, the manufacture of casing molds is carried out using a 3D printing machine. The results of the 3D printer are used as a Master Mold for the implementation of Rapid Tooling method with Epoxy material. The solution of product development is catalyst ratio analysis on polyester resin to obtain the optimal ratio of properties including shrinkage and strength of the material to withstand mechanical loads. Validation of shrinkage is carried out using 3D Scanning technology to determine the deviation of dimensions in the casing made against CAD data. Meanwhile, to obtain the strength parameters of the material to withstand mechanical loads, tensile testing is carried out. The results of this study are the contribution of design parameters, namely the amount of shrinkage that occurs and the strength parameters of the material to withstand mechanical loads. The Data and information are presented in the form of product prototypes and user analysis feasibility studies.