This paper presents the result of an experimental investigation on tool wear of PCBN tool insert during the high speed end milling of AISI H13 tool steel under dry cutting condition. Sufficient numbers of experiment were run based on the central composite design (CCD) concept of response surface methodology (RSM) in order to generate tool life data

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Stateless children have been an ongoing issue specifically in Sabah state for years since independence in 1963. The civil war back in the late 1960s in Southern Philippines saw a tremendous number of refugees from the country seeking refuge in Sabah. They were among the earliest refugees from Mindanao that came to the state whose presence over the

Mr. Johan was wondering how long his business could sustain. His company, Rainbow Enterprise was suffering from some internal problems. Being an owner-manager, Mr. Johan had to shoulder the challenges alone. Fortunately, in November 2017, he was introduced to Mr. Syakir, a consultant funded by Malaysian Productivity Centre. Between February and Oct