02. Problem Definition - P-Division-2022-2023-Odd/Repo14 GitHub Wiki

1. Need statement

We are trying to design a cookie mould making machine which can mould the given sample into particular shape.This machine is useful in many small scale industries and various bakery applications.

2. Question and Answers

Sl.No Questions Answers Objective/Constraint/Function
01 What should be size of the material 2ft x 2ft x 2ft Constraint
02 What should the machine do? Mould thee sample into specfic shape Objective
03 Should the machine be automatic or semi-automatic? Semi-Automatic Objective
04 What should be the maximum weight of the machine ? Less than 5 kgs Constraint
05 Should the machine be user-friendly? The machine doesn't harm the user Objective
06 Machine should be fixed or portable? Portable Objective
07 How much should the machine cost ? Below Rs.3500 Constraint
08 How many moulds should be formed per minute? atleast two Constraint
09 What other features are expected ? It should indicate after process completion Function
10 What should be the shape of the cookie mould ? Triangle Function
11 Should the machine be hygenic ? for cookies to be fresh it should be hygenic Objective
12 Which material should be moulded by machine ? Butterpaper, Aluminium Foil Constraint
13 On what power should the machine run? Source ( Electricity, Battery ) Constraint
14 How do u get to know that the machine has prepared a mould ? The machine should give an alert message Function
15 How long do u wish the machine to fuction continously ? Should function for 3 hrs continously Constraint
16 What are the other activities the machine can do? the machine detects and feeds the butterpaper /aluminium foil Function
17 Should the machine produce sound while preparing the mould ? No Function
18 Is the machine cost-effective ? Yes Objective
19 What should be the dimensions of the mould ? 25mm x 25mm x 25mm Constraint

2.1 0bjectives

Sl. No Objectives
01 The machine should mould the sample into specific shape
02 The machine should be Semi-Automatic
03 The machine should be portable
04 The machine should be hygenic
05 It is cost-effective

Problem Definition (V1.1)

Design a semi-automatic mould making machine which should be portable and hygenic and should mould the given sample into specific shape .The machine should be cost-effective.

2.2 Constraints

Sl. No Constraints
01 The size of the machine should be 2ft x 2ft x 2ft
02 The weight of the machine should be less than 5 kgs
03 The budget should be less than Rs. 3500
04 At least two moulds should be prepared per minute
05 The material used for moulding should b either butter paper or aluminium foil
06 The source for the machine to run should be either electricity or battery
07 The machine should function 3hrs continuously

Problem Definition (V1.2)

Design a semi-automatic mould making machine which should be portable and hygenic and should mould the given sample into specific shape. The machine should be cost-effective. The size of the machine should be 2ft x 2ft x 2ft. It should weigh less than 5 kgs. The budget should be less than Rs.3500 and at least two moulds should be prepared per minute .The material used for moulding should be either butternpaper or aluminium foil .The source for the machine to run should either be electricity or battery and the machine should function 3hrs continuously.

2.3 Functions

Sl.no Functions
01 Detection of material that needs to be moulded
02 The shape of the cookie mould should be triangle
03 The machine should give an alert message after moulding the given sample
04 The machine should not produce sounds while preparing the moulds
05 The machine should indicate after process completion
06 Casing should be done
07 One mould should be prepared within 30sec

Problem Definition (V1.3)

Design a semi-automatic mould making machine which should be portable and hygenic and should mould the given sample into specific shape. The machine should be cost-effective and it should not cross the budget. The size of the machine should be 2ft x 2ft x 2ft. It should weigh less than 5 kgs. The budget should be less than Rs.3500 and at least two moulds should be prepared per minute .The material used for moulding should be either butterpaper or aluminium foil .The source for the machine to run should be either electricity or battery and the machine should function 3hrs continuously. The shape of the mould should be triangle .The machine should not produce any sound while preparing the moulds and one mould should be prepared within 30 sec and the casing should done.