CONTROL DE LAS DEFORMACIONES GENERADAS DURANTE EL PROCESO DE FABRICACIÓN DE CUCHILLAS CIRCULARES PARA CORTADORAS DE METAL (CONTROL of THE DEFORMATIONS GENERATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS of METAL SLITTER CIRCULAR KNIVES)

Material science has become increasingly important in recent years, driving the development of new materials for green and sustainable design, and promoting circular economy principles.These innovative materials, composed of a natural fiber reinforcement sourced from renewable origins and a polymematrix, exhibit promising properties, enhancing competitiveness while mitigating pollution associated with traditional materials. Creating a composite material combining abaca and a biobased polymer matrix offers a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable petroleum-based polymers, thereby reducing environmental impact. Bio-Polyethylene reinforced with abaca holds significant potential for various applications across automotive, construction, and sports industries. This study focuses on designing an industrial product tailored to the characteristics of this composite material. Through comprehensive characterization, including mechanical property assessments and simulation-based evaluations, the feasibility of integrating the material into industrial applications, exemplified by a stackable plastic drawer, is demonstrated. The results highlight the viability of using the composite material to develop sustainable industrial products.