A Design of Copra Drying and Cutting Machine

his study will be mainly focus on copra, which is mainly produced from coconut palms. The study is all about combining copra drying and cutting in one machine, which will maximize efficiency in copra processing. Common problems in copra processing are the risk of cutting the copra into smaller pieces by the use of knife and hand force, which can result in injuries and the efficiency and duration of copra drying and cutting. The main goal of the study is to fabricate a machine for copra dryer and cutter using low cost and economical materials yet high quality. Data gathering analysis consists of consulting some copra-making shop owners, consulting some engineers, gathering information about the established theories regarding machine design, thermodynamics, and engineering mathematics. The design procedure starts from the design of the copra dryer up to the overall supports. The fabrication process consists of machining the components in a lathe machine and welding the parts for the machine parts to be connected. The materials are from recycled and bought materials. Testing and evaluation of the proposed design will use statistical methods such as frequency, weighted mean, and percentage to determine the effectivity of the prototype. The testing phase of the project study resulted in the conclusion that the prototype machine is effective in lessening the time spent in copra drying and cutting processes. The traditional one tallied a time of 6 hours and 58 minutes compared to the prototype machine of 4 hours and 13 minutes on the basis of producing 260 copras.