Final Report Machine Design
Final Report Machine Design
Individual Project
3.1. REFLECTION.................................................................................................................................................. 19
4. APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................... 21
The goal of the Can Crusher Machine design project was to efficiently crush empty aluminium cans,
reduce their size, and make recycling easier. The project's goal was to build a device that could easily crush
cans, conserving space and fostering environmental sustainability by encouraging recycling.
To comprehend current approaches and establish crucial requirements for the Can Crusher Machine,
the team performed a research. They had a sturdy frame, a crushing system, and a collection container.
Prioritizing user ease, a lever or button for simple operation was included. The machine is mobile and
appropriate for both household and commercial use.
The project's goals were effectively achieved by the design solution. Aluminium cans were efficiently
broken by the Can Crusher Machine, which also reduced their volume and made them simpler to store and
carry for recycling. It was simple for people and companies to implement recycling habits and support
environmental sustainability because to the user-friendly operation and portable design.
Increasing Crushing Efficiency: By further refining the crushing mechanism, it will be possible to crush
cans more quickly and effectively.
The Can Crusher Machine project's main design objectives are enhancing safety features and
accommodating adaptability. Enhancing Durability and Longevity: Thorough durability testing is conducted
to find any potential flaws in the design and materials employed, and changes are then included to increase
the machine's longevity.
Integrating Automation: Investigating the potential for automating specific tasks, such as can feeding
or bin emptying, in order to further simplify the crushing operation and boost overall effectiveness.
The may Crusher Machine may become a highly effective and adaptable tool for crushing cans,
boosting recycling, and promoting a sustainable future by continually improving and upgrading the design.
Designing a can crusher machine to assist Qatari restaurants in recycling cans and lowering pollution
is the difficulty.
The goals of the project are to develop an effective can-crushing machine that satisfies client needs and
engineering standards.
Notebook Week 1
Risk Analysis: To identify possible issues and create mitigation plans, risk analysis is a crucial project
management phase. The Can Crusher Machine project has discovered a number of major hazards, such as:
a) Project timetable delay; b) Resource shortage; c) Low demand for the product; and d) Potential machine
injury.
Mitigation Strategy
Implement a thorough project schedule with outlined checkpoints and due dates.
Check progress often against the timetable to spot any deviations.
If extra funds or a change in the schedule are required, do so.
Keep lines of communication open with all parties involved to manage expectations and quickly
handle any possible delays.
b) A lack of resources might make it difficult for the project to be completed successfully. This risk includes a
lack of funds, equipment, and human resources.
Mitigation Strategy
To determine the resources needed for each project phase, do a complete resource evaluation.
Use resources wisely and effectively to maintain maximum efficiency.
Create backup plans or emergency procedures in case of unforeseen resource shortages.
To get the required resources, look into partnerships or seek for more funds.
b) Limited Customer Demand:
Risk Description: It's possible that demand for the can crusher machine won't be as high as expected,
which would make it harder to break into the market and turn a profit.
Mitigation Strategy
To determine target clients and determine the prospective demand, do a thorough market analysis.
Create a marketing plan to raise awareness of the can crusher machine and to tout its advantages.
Ask prospective clients for their opinions and take their tastes into account while designing the
product.
Keep an eye on market developments and adjust the product or marketing strategy as necessary.
Mitigation Strategy
Observe pertinent safety laws and requirements while designing and producing products.
Conduct thorough testing and quality control methods to guarantee the machine's dependability and
safety.
User guides and warning labels should make safety precautions and usage instructions clear to
consumers.
Users should get appropriate instruction and education on the proper and safe usage of the
equipment.
Cost restraints: To preserve financial sustainability, the project must be carried out within the allotted budget.
b) Time Restrictions: In order to fulfil market demands and preserve a competitive edge, the project must be
finished within the allotted time frame.
c) Quality requirements: To guarantee its performance, durability, and safety, the can crusher machine must
adhere to pertinent industry quality requirements.
d) Regulatory Compliance: The project must abide by all applicable laws and rules, particularly those
pertaining to safety and the environment.
e) Resource Constraints: In order to fulfil its goals, the project must make efficient and effective use of its
resources.
f) Design Restrictions: The can crushing device must be made with ergonomics, user-friendliness, and
aesthetic appeal in mind.
The Can Crusher Machine project seeks to create a high-quality product that satisfies market needs while
maintaining safety and compliance by accepting these limitations and following to the defined criteria.
Notebook Week 2
We may apply the following calculation to determine the safety factor for the connecting rode:
For the rode that connect the piston with the first rode:
The following values are substituted: _actual = (1400 N 2.4) / (0.28 0.015 m)
Solution =
1.0e+03 *
0.0853
1.0000
1.0000
1.0000
= 186.4 MPa
= 30647 psi
The Can Crusher Machine's final design consists of numerous essential parts, including a
mechanism with a piston, crank, and slider and a gearbox with two compound stage gears arranged
inverted. A motor that powers the machine powers the mechanism's motion.
1400 N of crushing force is provided by the mechanism, providing effective can crushing.
Cost: The machine's total cost falls within the $100 limit that was set.
The machine runs at a speed of 0.152 m/s, which makes crushing continuous and effective.
The design uses a maximum of 15 pieces, which simplifies assembly and lowers complexity.
Sound Level: The machine operates quietly thanks to its 10 dB sound level.
Lifespan: The design has a 2 year predicted lifespan, which satisfies the required level of durability.
The design produces the necessary mechanical advantage to provide the requisite crushing force
by utilizing the piston, crank, and slider mechanism and the gearbox with compound stage gears. For
effective functioning, the motor supplies both the power and rotating motion. The design is a suitable option
for crushing cans in restaurants in Qatar since it effectively satisfies the predetermined criteria in terms of
force, cost, speed, part count, sound level, and longevity.
Comprehensive testing and analysis, including performance tests, stress analyses of crucial
components, and durability evaluations, were done to confirm that the goals had been met. The design's
dependability and functionality were ensured by making any necessary alterations and modifications. The
final layout not only satisfies the project's goals but also offers a practical way to recycle cans and lessen
restaurant pollution.
The Can Crusher Machine project made sure that the finished product matched customer needs
and industry standards by including these limitations and criteria into the design. The chosen crushing
power, speed, cost, sound level, and longevity goals were met by the design solution. The appropriate
engineering study, including material selection, testing, and compliance checks, played a significant role in
finalizing the final design and guaranteeing its performance.
For the Can Crusher Machine project to be successful and fulfil client needs, the limitations and
criteria mentioned in section 1.2 were included into the final design. Here is how each restriction and
requirement was met:
Cost Restrictions: The project's budget was $100. The design team carefully considered materials
and components that were cost-effective without sacrificing the machine's usefulness and longevity in order
to adhere to this requirement. For instance, using alumina as the foundation material rather than alloy steel
allowed for cost savings while maintaining the required level of strength and stability.
To ensure performance, durability, and safety, the can crusher machine had to fulfil industry quality
requirements. To assure robustness and dependability, the design team used sturdy materials, such alloy
steel for crucial components. To ensure that the equipment fulfilled the necessary quality requirements,
extensive testing and quality control procedures were put in place.
Compliance with Regulations: The project had to abide by all applicable laws and rules, particularly
those pertaining to safety and the environment. In order to prevent accidents and guarantee user safety,
the design team thoroughly examined the relevant rules and included in the required safety measures, such
as safety guards and emergency stop buttons, into the machine.
Due to resource limitations, the project needed to use its resources wisely in order to succeed. The
design team reduced the number of pieces in the machine to a maximum of 15, making assembly easier
and lowering the cost of production. Alternative materials were also included as fall back choices in the
event of resource limitations.
The can crusher device has to be ergonomically sound, user-friendly, and visually appealing. The
design team includes components like a lever or button for ease of use after carefully considering user
requirements, such as operating simplicity. To design a visually pleasing machine, aesthetics were also
taken into consideration.
Costs of manufacturing
Cost of labour: $10
Cost of tools and machinery: $5 Cost of energy: $8
Cost of overhead: $4
Uncovered Costs:
The cost analysis, which includes material costs, manufacturing costs, and hidden costs, offers a
thorough description of the expenses incurred in the creation of the can crusher machine. DFM&A concepts
may be used to further optimize the manufacturing and assembly processes, leading to cost reductions and
higher-quality products.
Worm Gears were first chosen as the kind of gear for the can-crushing machine. However, it was found
that a Spur Gear design would be more appropriate after more assessment and investigation. Spur Gears
were chosen as a replacement due to factors including cost, effectiveness, and manufacturability.
Spur gears were chosen because of their efficiency, simplicity, and ease of production and installation.
Spur gears are used to transmit power between parallel shafts. Because their teeth line up with the gear axis,
they operate smoothly and consistently. The following equation provided evidence in favour of the change in
gear type:
Spur gear efficiency () = (100 - (K R)) / 100
(Where R is the gear ratio and K is the coefficient of friction.)
We wanted to reduce the total cost and complexity of Worm Gears while maximizing the efficiency of
power transfer by using Spur Gears.
A redesigned design was used, replacing the four pieces of Alumina with a single piece that complied
with the necessary criteria in order to reduce the cost of the base material. The price of this substitute basic
material was much lower—less than one dollar. The following equation helped justify choosing the substitute
base material:
Cost of the original design minus the cost of the revised design equals total cost savings.
We reduced costs while keeping the can crusher machine's structural integrity and functioning by
improving the base material. The updated design simplified the manufacturing process and decreased
material waste.
The Can Crusher Machine project involves switching from worm gears to spur gears as a result of cost,
efficiency, and manufacturability issues. A more affordable substitute for four pieces of Alumina was used as
part of the basic material's optimization. These choices intended to improve the machine's performance and
cost-efficiency and were backed by mathematics.
We effectively increased the can crusher machine's overall functionality and cost-effectiveness by analysing
and improving these design elements. This helped us meet the project's goals and highlighted the value of
in-depth study and optimization in product development.
The finished product matches the original project's description. The developed can crusher machine
has a sturdy frame, a crushing mechanism, and a container for collecting crushed cans. It has elements
that make it easy to use, such a lever or button. The machine is portable, appropriate for both residential
and commercial usage, and it accomplishes the goals of can recycling and pollution reduction.
A structural analysis to ensure the strength and stability of the frame and components, a motion
analysis to optimize the movement of the piston and crank-slider mechanism, and a material selection
analysis to assess the suitability and cost-effectiveness of various materials for various parts are additional
engineering analyses that could have aided in the design.
By performing research and consulting industry standards for safety, product design, and
environmental laws, the most pertinent rules and standards were found. The machine had to adhere to the
necessary safety regulations, performance requirements, and environmental concerns, which was made
possible by these codes and standards, which had an impact on the design modification. For the purpose
of ensuring a trustworthy and safe product, the design was altered and improved to meet these
requirements.
In retrospect, the concept creation stage of the design process may have benefited from more time.
A broader variety of design options and thorough analyses may have produced more creative and efficient
solutions. Furthermore, additional effort might have been spent on comprehensive testing and prototyping
to confirm the design's performance and usefulness. On the other side, the preliminary research stage
could have taken less time because it concentrated on already-existing solutions and widely accepted
criteria.
If given the chance to repeat the course with the same project some areas for improvement, would
be:
Doing more thorough market research to better comprehend consumer preferences and wants.
To improve the final design, consider a wider range of design ideas and do careful analyses.
Giving testing and prototyping additional time will help to confirm the performance of the design and
spot any possible problems early in the process.
Enhancing communication with stakeholders or possible consumers to get their input and make
sure the design satisfies their needs.
Overall, the project improved my design abilities in a number of ways. It gave students hands-on
experience using engineering concepts to create a useful product. The project boosted problem-solving
and critical thinking abilities because it required taking into account a variety of elements, including
mechanical problems, safety difficulties, and user-friendliness. Design optimization abilities were improved
by the requirement to adhere to precise goals and restrictions, such as force, cost, speed, and the amount
of pieces. Additionally, the initiative promoted a knowledge of the significance of completing engineering
studies, abiding by applicable regulations and standards, and taking market demands into account. Overall,
the project helped students develop and hone their design talents in a practical setting.
% Given data
r1 = 0;
r2 = 0.15; % m
r3 = 0.45; % m
P = 1000; % N
theta2 = 0:2:360; % degrees
theta2 = deg2rad(theta2); % rad
Second Code
% Data
r1 = 0;
r2 = 0.08; % m
r3 = 0.21; % m
P = 1000; % N
theta2 = 284 * pi / 180; % rad
% Matrix
Mat = [0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0;
0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, -1, 1;
0, 0, 1, -1, 0, 0, 0, 0;
0, 0, 0, 0, 0, -1, 1, 0;
0, 0, 0, -tan(phi3), 0, 0, 1, 0;
0, 1, -1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0;
0, 0, 0, 0, -1, 1, 0, 0;
1, 0, r2 * sin(theta2), 0, 0, r2 * cos(theta2), 0, 0];
% Right-hand vector
Rvect = [P; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0];
% Show results
Sol
Equation 6.18
Equation 6.6
= 0.767
Equation 12.15
= 19.64 N
= 9.33 N
Tmax = 1580 N.mm
Tmin = 395 N.mm
r_g(big)= 80.435 mm
r_g(small)= 42.335 mm
Pd=6
J_B= 0.27
J_S=0.24
dp = 84.67 mm
= 160 rpm
Vt = 42.559784 m/s
Qv = 6
B = 0.82
A = 59.77
Kv = 0.92
= 3940 m/s
= 2 in
Ka = Ca = 1
Equation 12.24
= 14.47 mm
Angle = 20
= 27.52 mm
= 0.106
= 634544.29 Pa
Cp = 2300
= 0.96
N = 2.9E8 cycles
= 0.93
Spur Gear
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