DESIGN OF A POTATO GRATING MACHINE WITH ROTARY DRIVE AND 10 KG CAPACITY USING SOLIDWORKS

Abstract

The potato grating process is an important stage in food processing that is still often done manually or using simple tools, making it less efficient and potentially causing safety issues and inconsistency in results. The main problems faced are limited capacity, uneven grated results, and low levels of operator safety and comfort. This study aims to design a potato grater machine with a rotary drive with a capacity of 10 kg that suits user needs. The Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method is used to translate user needs into technical characteristics through the preparation of a House of Quality (HOQ). Based on the results of the QFD analysis, the priority of the main technical characteristics is obtained, namely the rotational speed of the disc, frame stiffness, safety system, and diameter of the shredding disc. These characteristics are then used as the basis for machine design using SolidWorks software. The results of the study are a potato grater machine design that has a stable structural configuration, a controlled rotary drive system, and is equipped with safety guards, so it is expected to be able to improve efficiency, safety, and quality of the shredded results.