Diseño y simulación de una cortadora de dulces de turrón de macadamia o maní con una capacidad de 60 unidades

Abstract

The main focus of this project is the design and simulation of a nougat sweet cutting machine with a capacity for 60 units. This machine will use a mechatronic and control system to cut two different sizes of nougat, one of 3 cm and the other of 5 cm, by means of a uniform movement along a conveyor belt. The nougat has properties such as a hardness of 19.86 N, firmness of 6.38 N and a density of 1000 kg/m3. The analysis focuses on the design of the various components that make up the machine, such as axes, cutting discs, bearings, motors, PLCs, relays, contactors, among others. Factors such as resistance, durability and safety will be considered to select the appropriate materials and guarantee correct operation. Therefore, the analysis of the components subjected to bending and tension will be of vital importance for the final design of the machine. For this purpose, CAD-CAE design software tools, such as SolidWorks, and control system construction and analysis software, such as CADEsimu and TIA Portal, will be used. The prototype has the capacity to produce 7,000 units of nougat in 7 hours, which represents an efficiency increase of 71% compared to the previous machine. This demonstrates the feasibility of the design in terms of costs in relation to other similar machines available on the market.