Need Statement

We are trying to create a portable semi automatic mould making machine which can convert a parchment paper to a cookie mould. It will be useful in Baking industry.

3.1 Questions And Answers

Questions	Answer	Objective/Function/Constraint
Should the machine be automatic or manual?	The Machine should be automatic	Objective
Machine should be fixed or portable?	The Machine should be portable	Objective
What should be the maximum weight of Machine?	Less than 2kgs	Constraint
What should be the Size of Machine?	Dimensions : 2.0 ft X 2.0 ft X 2.0 ft	Constraint
How many papers should be moulded at a time?	One mould at a time	Constraint
What should be the size of the paper?	8 x 8 cm	Constraint
Should the machine be user friendly?	Yes	Objective
What other features are expected?	It should have a indicator to signal process completion, Should sense the stack of papers, Should stack the mould after process completion	Function
What is the budget of your machine?	Try to make it within Rs 3000	Constraint
How does the user wishes to interact with the system?	With a digital screen.	Function
What is the volume of the mould?	Sufficient to hold 110gm worth of batter	Objective
What material will the machine create the mould in?	Parchment/Butter Paper	Objective

3.2 Basic Survey and Requirements

S.No	Observation From Surveys	Requirements
1	Weight of the machine	It should be light weight and easy to move
2	No of operations	The machine should work fine for at least 3 hours
3	Cost	The machine should be build in minimum cost
4	No of moulds to be dispensed	The machine should dispense 1 mould at a time with at least 10 moulds per minute
5	Material to be used	Materials used should be light in weight and non toxic

3.3 Identifying Client's Objectives

S.No	Objective
1	Machine should be Fully automatic.
2	Machine should be portable.
3	Machine should be user friendly.
4	Cost Effective

Problem Definition Version 1.1

Design a fully automatic mould making machine which is portable and user-friendly. The machine should be cost effective and to be made within the budget.

3.4 Identify Constraints

S.No	Constraint
1	Dimensions 2 cubic ft.
2	Machine should be build in 10 weeks
3	Machine should work 2-3 hrs continuously
4	Machine should cost less than 3000
5	Machine should have a semi visible working mechanism

Problem Definition Version 1.2

Design a fully automatic mould making machine which is portable and user-friendly. The machine should be cost effective and to be made within the budget of Rs.3000 . It should be light weight as it is portable and semitransparent. It should be made ready within 10 weeks. It should also work continuously for at least 2-3hrs.

3.5 Establish Functions

S.No	Functions
1	Machine should hold the parchment paper
2	It should display parchment availability
3	It should dispense one paper at a time
4	It should give the paper the desired mould shape
5	It should hold/stack the mould

Problem Definition Version 1.3

Design a fully automatic mould making machine that dispenses one paper at a time to mould which is portable and user-friendly. The machine holds parchment paper for 110 gms batter. The machine should be cost effective and to be made within the budget of Rs.3000. It should be made ready within 160weeks. It should also work continuously for at least 2-3hrs. It should hold the items in a systematic manner.