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ABSTRACT
The development and improvement of organic brake pads is the main goal of this project, which makes use of a special composite made of coconut shells, bone ash, graphite, and epoxy resin. Minitab 17 software is used for the optimization process to develop tests that will improve the brake pad's performance characteristics considering the composite matrix. The project begins with the collection and preparation of coconut shells, followed by the incorporation of bone ash, graphite, and epoxy resin into a matrix. The synthesized material is then subjected to a series of comprehensive tests to evaluate its performance. The optimization phase of this project employs Minitab 17 software for designing experiments that systematically vary material composition and processing parameters to maximize performance. The software facilitates the identification of optimal combinations of coconut shell, bone ash, graphite, and epoxy resin proportions, as well as curing conditions, to achieve superior hardness, frictional properties, and resistance to water absorption.
