20%
Reduced product breakage
20%
Improved production capacity
BACKGROUND
A food processing equipment manufacturer required the design and development of an automated potato fries making machine to improve production capacity, product consistency, and operational efficiency.
CHALLENGE
- Achieve uniform fry dimensions for consistent product quality
- Minimize product breakage during handling and conveying
- Ensure uniform frying and heat distribution
- Reduce oil consumption and product oil absorption
- Maintain food-grade hygienic design
- Increase production throughput
- Reduce maintenance requirements and downtime
- Optimize machine weight and manufacturing cost
APPROACH
- Developed complete 3D CAD models of machine assemblies
- Designed feeding, cutting, conveying, frying, and de-oiling systems
- Conducted thermal evaluation of fryer chamber
- Optimized conveyor and product flow path
- Improved oil circulation and filtration arrangement
- Reduced component weight through design optimization
- Prepared manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and BOM