Diseño e implementación de una línea de producción automatizada de bidones de agua de mesa, en la Empresa de Bebidas y Gaseosas Chimborazo

Abstract

The present work was oriented to the design and implementation of an automated production line for table water drums. The mechanical design of a metallic structure was carried out using SolidWorks software. Subsequently, the structural analysis, the manufacturing process and finally the implementation within the company were carried out. A LOGO 8 control device was used for the automation using block programming language in the free software LOGO soft of the Siemens brand. The result of the work was a solid and efficient production line that meets the standards of the company, consequently it was possible to develop the manufacture of table water cans, through a production of 8220 units per month, which generates a profitability of 850%. This resulted in a cat recovery within 44 days of starting production activities in the company. However, replication tests of 30 units were applied in the sealing process, causing a de-calibration of the nickel nozzles that allow the sealing of the drum, opting for the manufacture of a new safe sealing system that avoids possible stoppages in the production line. It was achieved that, through this implementation, the company will generate a break-even point in the production of water drums, which will be favorable for the integral development of the company in the future. It is recommended that the company should produce a minimum number of 29793.37 units per year in order not to generate losses in the future.