Automated Robotic Actuator for Food Processing Application

Authors

  • Raja Nor Firdaus Kashfi Raja Othman Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Abstract

This paper presents a traditional moulding device that used in food processing application. The electric linear actuator (ELA) concept which is suitable for replacing the conventional compression method to process traditional cookies such as tart and samperit. The traditional method is no longer practical as it requires lots of energy and longer time which will affect the productivity. A simple, inexpensive, and robust actuator that could produce constant thrust is required which is unlikely for conventional actuator except with intervention by a complicated control method. Such method is expensive and not suitable for mass production. The conventional actuator has another drawback which is only suitable for a short displacement. Therefore, this research is about design and analysis of ELA for food automation application. The Finite Element Method (FEM) and measurement result were used for verification. In conclusion, this paper provides guidance for designing an automated robotic actuator with capability of constant thrust.

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Published

2023-04-01

How to Cite

Raja Othman, R. N. F. K. (2023). Automated Robotic Actuator for Food Processing Application. International Journal of Human and Technology Interaction (IJHaTI), 7(1 April), 6–9. Retrieved from https://ijhati.utem.edu.my/ijhati/article/view/6431

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Vol. 7 No. 1 April (2023): In Press

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System Engineering

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