EMD 332 Machine Design

Academic session 2020/2021

NAME: MUHAMMAD MUZAKKIR BIN ABD GHANI
MATRIC NO: 141994
TITLE: LOGSHEET 2, WEEK 4
SUBMISSION DATE: 19/4/2021
GROUP:MFR1
SUPERVISOR AND SIGNATURE: DR MUHAMMAD FAUZINIZAM RAZALI
Overview (Week 4)
• Prototype 3: The details of the 3rd design, the material selection and
the estimation price
• Decision matrix of the initial proposed design
Prototype 3: Conceptual Design

Figure 1: Prototype 3 in isometric view

Prototype 3: Details of the design
This design is using four linear actuator to run the machine, where it has function to lift up the box. The box has a function to
place the palm fruits on it, and once the box is lift up the gate at the end of the box will open. Then, the palm fruits can being
place to the lorry compartment. The mechanism of this machine can be shown visually in the next page.
Design pros:
• The build of the machine is not too complex
• There is only few main materials that need to build the machine
Design cons:
• There is no weighing scale equipment that attach to the machine to calculate the mass of the palm fruit
• The part of the machine such as linear actuator might not being stable and strong enough to carry the box of the palm
fruits.
Prototype 3: The mechanism of the machine
-Figure 2: Prototype 3 in side view (During the linear actuator is fully refract) - Figure 3: Prototype 3 in side view( During the linear actuator is fully extend)
 Material Used As Description Price (RM)
Electric Linear To lift the • Lightweight 4000
actuator (4 unit) box of the • Easy to mount

Prototype 3: Main
palm fruits • Cost efficient
 
• Stroke length is 1000mm
• Maximum speed of the motor is 1.5m/s

material selection Steel Plate (1m x 1m)

 
To build the
box of the
palm fruit,
· It has a corrosion resistance
Smooth and neat surface
High quality material
1000

and the estimation

closed-open  
gate and also
the machine  
base.

price DC Brushless motor To run the

wheels of the
machine
· It have a high speed, produce less
heating and better performance
400

• TOTAL ESTIMATION PRICE FOR MAIN MATERIAL: RM5400

 Initial Proposed Design
Design 1 Design 2 Design 3
Decision matrix for initial proposed design
Criteria Importance Design Alternatives Based on the decision
(wt%) matrix, the prototype 1
Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 has been selected as
Low Cost 15 + - - final design.
Low
Maintenance 20  S -  +
Simple
Structure 20  + -  +
High
Efficiency 25  + +  +
Long
Lifespan 10  + -  -
Easy to
Fabricate 10  + +  +
Total of +   80 35 75
Total of -   0 65 25
Total of S   20 0 0
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