Literature Review

Cake Layering Process

Current Method
1. Preparing the ingredient (batter)and the mold 2. Pour a cup of batter (about 5.1 oz) into the mold 3. Spread the batter evenly over the surface

6. Repeat step 1-5 until the desire layer wanted.

5. Remove the cake from the oven and check whether the layer is cooked.

4. Bake the 1 layer into the oven about 2-3 minutes

Propose Method
Automated machine system The Process from 1 layer to 12 layers is done automatically by the machine. Monitor by one workers only The reason is to increase productivity and good quality

Components Involve in the Layering Machine

Oven
For baking the cake

Conveyor
To move/transfer the mold

Injector
To fill the mold with batter

Sensor
To sense the presence of the mold

Flatting Machine
To flatten the surface of the layer cake evenly

Methodology
Design Details

Adjustable Oven
Consists of: Adjustable wall Recirculating fan Conductor rod Sliding door Temperature blower motor Connected with Flatten machine

Adjustable Oven
1. Purpose for the adjustable wall is:
To control the production rate Since the oven is also movable, the different size of mold can be use according to the demand.

2. Purpose for the recirculating fan is:

To control the temperature of the oven

3. Purpose for the Conductor rod

As the heat supplied

Adjustable oven
4. Purpose for the sliding door is:
to allow the mold to enters the oven To keep the temperature in the oven without flowing out

5. Temperature Blower motor

Trigger the convection process.

Mechanism of Adjustable Oven

Heat transfer in the oven starts from the temperature blower motor. Operation of temperature blower motor will cause the convection process occur The re-circulating fan draws gas from the blower and discharges it to the conductor rod. Heat transfer of conversion is occurs between the conductor rod and the layer cake The heat flow in the oven allows the heat transferred to the surrounding

Conveyor
Sortation conveyor
Production system is an U-shape design. Wire belt (stainless steel)

Conveyor
Advantages
Suitable for food industry Improve the efficiency of cooking application Available for any size, pattern and process. High Flexibility can be assembly easily available to carry light to heavy loads withstands acid, alkaline, chemical corrosion, abrasion and impact