Construcción de un prototipo a escala de una máquina divididora continua de planchas evaflex para el proceso de laminado dentro de la planta de industrias diversas en la Empresa PLASTICAUCHO S.A.

Abstract

The lack of a sequential method for dividing sheets in the evaflex production line at the Diverse Industries Plant by Plasticaucho Industrial results in production waste that exceeds the machinery's capacity and stops the flow of sheets. Therefore, the objective of the present work was to build a scale prototype of a continuous splitting machine for Evaflex sheets for the lamination process within the diverse industries plant of Plasticaucho S.A. The methodology implemented had a deductive approach since an evaluation of the initial state was carried out through the calculation of production metrics. Through direct observation and interviews with the personnel, the critical stage was recognized, for which the inductive method was used; through the application of exploratory research, the requirements of the prototype were characterized, obtaining a CAD model, which was validated through simulations and static analysis in the SolidWorks program. Thus, the building of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, the assembly of the prototype, and the calibration and operating testing are all completed using a methodical approach. From the results obtained, the potential impact of the prototype in the reduction of waste and production times was highlighted, achieving a yield of 93.75%, a takt time of 1.37 seconds per plate, and a production of 34 plates per hour, contributing significantly to the progress in this productive stage inside the plant. It is concluded that the semi-automated splitting machine prototype offers the business some advantages that are concentrated in key areas, including increased productivity, decreased labor costs, shortened processing times, and operator safety and dependability.