Title: Enhancing remanufacturing efficiency in Malaysia through a knowledge support system: a case study of brake callipers

Authors: Loh Wei Lie; Nurhasyimah Abd Aziz; Dzuraidah Abd Wahab; Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman; Che Husna Azhari

Addresses: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ' Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ' Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ' Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ' Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract: Implementing remanufacturing is certainly a challenge to the new industry in many developing countries since this most promising end of life recovery option requires products to be returned to 'as new' condition. The remanufacturing process requires specific knowledge, skill and the experience of the operators; hence the need for knowledge-based system to ensure an efficient reprocessing of the ELV components. For the purpose of this study, a prototype support system for the remanufacturing of brake callipers was developed. Knowledge and experience on the disassembly and reprocessing of brake callipers and the remanufacturing of ELV components in general are gathered from a case study in a local company involved in repairing of brake callipers. Based on knowledge gathered through interviews, observations and comparison with practices documented by established practitioners, a graphical user interface (GUI) support system for the remanufacturing of brake calliper was proposed.

Keywords: end of life vehicle; remanufacturing; reuse; knowledge and skills; knowledge support system; brake calliper; inspection; disassembly; reprocessing; National Automotive Policy; NAP.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISE.2018.090446

International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018 Vol.28 No.4, pp.451 - 467

Received: 17 Sep 2015
Accepted: 13 Apr 2016
Published online: 19 Mar 2018 *

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