The Donut icer
Date of Publication
2003
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Honor/Award
Awarded as best thesis, 2003
Thesis Adviser
Nixon A. Ng
Defense Panel Chair
Homer S. Co
Defense Panel Member
Phyllis L. Lim
Rafael Raymund Viernes
Abstract/Summary
In A-Donut Company, the process of dipping donuts is done manually, dipping two donuts at a time. This operation experiences longer cycle time. Observing that this aspect can be improved, our group thought of automating the process by fabricating a machine that would dip a larger quantity of donuts and applying industry standard technology. Thus, the concept of creating the Donut Icer was initiated.
In application of the Manufacturing Engineering and Management concepts, our group utilized Programmable Logic Controller, pneumatics and other control devices in designing the machine. The Donut Icer can dip at the maximum of 35 donuts in one tray.
Once the donut tray is loaded into the machine, it is clamped using strings in for it not to be stable during rotation. The pneumatic cylinder brings down the rotating assembly to dip the tray of donuts. Once the dipping is done, it stops for a moment, allowing the chocolate fondant to settle. After rotating to its initial position, the dipped tray of donuts can now be released from clamping and be ejected from the machine.
By being the first to develop a machine that automatically dip a batch of donuts, the production capability of the company will be increased. This machine will make a big contribution to the growing donut industry.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15219
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
62, [9] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Doughnuts; Food industry and trade--Equipment and supplies; Bakers and bakeries
Recommended Citation
Co, G. T., Dela Torre, K. R., Ko, M. L., Mendoza, J. U., & Sy, L. N. (2003). The Donut icer. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_honors/304