Open AccessDesign and Development of a tomato Slicing Machine
Author(s) -
Kamaldeen Oladimeji Salaudeen,
E F Awagu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2227-524X
DOI - 10.14419/ijet.v2i1.569
Subject(s) - slicing , fabrication , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering drawing , process engineering , metallurgy , materials science , manufacturing engineering , engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Principle of slicing was reviewed and tomato slicing machine was developed based on appropriate technology. Locally available materials like wood, stainless steel and mild steel were used in the fabrication. The machine was made to cut tomatoes in 2cm thickness. The capacity of the machine is 540.09g per minute and its performance efficiency is 70%.