Diseño y simulación de una prensa manual para esponja de poliestireno de un espesor de 150mm con diámetro 30 y 50 mm con una capacidad de 6 unidades por golpe para la Carrera de Biotecnología de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

Abstract

The present project consists of designing and simulating a manual polystyrene cutting press with a thickness of 150 mm with a diameter of 30 and 50 mm with a capacity of 6 units per blow, by means of an adequate selection of materials and elements that make it up. With a brief explanation and understanding of the tooth press types that exist in the industry, a viable selection of one of these options is reached, as well as the most optimal alternative for a clean cut of the polystyrene sponge that will be detailed in detail. throughout this work. With the consideration of formulas, calculations and diagrams required for the design of the elements subjected to efforts, a selection and dimensioning of the materials to be used will be reached. Later these calculations will be validated with the help of CAD-CAE Autodesk Inventor 2017 and Ansys Workbench 2019 R3 software, observing the operation of the machine with all possible cutting alternatives which will come closer to reality and will allow a more meticulous analysis of possible malfunctions and interruptions in operation. In addition, the possible direct and indirect costs that may be generated for a possible manufacture of said machine in the future will be analyzed, this analysis was carried out through consultations and cost investigations of the Ecuadorian market.