Improved Design of Automated Plantain Slicing Machine, Using Local Inputs
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https://doi.org/10.53555/nnmce.v3i4.316Keywords:
Design, automated slicing, fabrication, efficiency, productivityAbstract
We designed and fabricated an automated plantain slicing machine out of the need to assist industrial plantain Chips Companies to improve the efficiency of their production process. This design consists of 2 blades as against one in the previous models. The machine was tested with some plantain fingers, to compare its performance with the existing models, This machine was used to slice 342 times as against 50 times in the existing model. All components used to produce this machine were sourced locally thereby reducing cost of production. It is believed that the automated slicing machine will enhance the productivity of the sub-sector.
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