CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

3.1

Conceptual Design
During early process of design, the concept that we use is ice shaving machine.

Even though, during the early sketch we fixed our focus on our true purpose that is
pineapple peeler machine. Just the system concept we took from ice shaving machine.
After finishing our early sketch and dimension calculation 3d drawing built using 2014
software.

3.2

Component decomposition analysis

Component decomposition analysis (Figure 3.1) describes the functions of the

components in this machine that allow to understanding the concept how this machine
operates.

Figure 3.1: Component decomposition analysis

3.2.1

Electric supply

From this project, we use electric supply to generate this machine. The type of
electric that operate this machine is alternate current (AC).

3.2.2

On/off switch

To control the operation of this machine we use on/off switch (Figure 3.2). A
switch is an electrical component that can break an electrical circuit, interrupting the
current or diverting it from one conductor to another.

Figure 3.2: On/off switch

3.2.3

Core slicer

To cut the pineapple we cut stainless steel core slicer (Figure 3.3). The reason for
use stainless steel material is in food industry we must take care of quality of food
because metal material will rust and this can disturb the health.

Figure 3.3: Core slicer

3.2.4

Shaft

Shaft (Figure 3.4) is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and

rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be
connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement
between them.

Figure 3.4: Shaft

3.2.5

Motor

To operate this machine we use electric motor (Figure 3.5). An electric motor is
an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The
specification of this motor are:
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ii.
iii.

Frequency : 50Hz
Power : 180 Watt
Voltage : 240 Volt

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Speed : 1400 r/min

Figure 3.5: Motor

3.3 Fabrication

Fabrication project was divided into several basic constructions to the formation
of the pineapple cutting machine. Fabrication is done in accordance with the drawings
and dimensions of the model were painted in computer software applications,
Solidworks 2014.

Next, use the correct gear ratio is necessary to ensure that this machine has a
speed suitable for pineapple cut without damaging it. Research has been made to ensure
that the correct gear ratio by applying a specific formula. Appropriate motor must be

selected properly so that this machine running smoothly. The selected motor has the
characteristics of 240v of voltage, 180watt of power and 1400 rpm of speed.