The Optimal Conditions for the Molding Process of the Betel Nut Husk Container Forming Machine

Abstract

This research was to study a machine for forming containers from Betel nut husk, with the objective of create a container forming machine from Betel nut. Study the duration and distance of mold movement that affect compression. To study the time taken to form the container. To study the thickness of the betel nut husk that affects the shaping of the container. To study containers that help reduce plastic waste, the experiments were divided into 3 parts. The results of the experiments are as follows: Experiment 1 studied the duration and distance of the mold movement affecting compression. The duration was changed to 11, 12, 13, and 14 seconds, resulting in average mold distances of 6.87, 3.41, 1.70, and 0.85 centimeters, respectively, with stress values of 0.134, 0.190, 0.214, and 0.224 N/m². Experiment 2 studied the duration of container formation, with durations of 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 seconds. It was found that at 120 seconds, the container shape was as desired, with slight distortion at the edges and minor bending. Experiment 3 studied the thickness of the Betel nut husk sheath affecting formation, with thicknesses of 0.5 – 0.9, 1.0 – 1.4, and 1.5 – 2.0 millimeters. It was found that a thickness of 1.5 – 2.0 millimeters maintained the desired shape. From the three experiments, the optimal conditions for the container forming machine were determined: the mold movement duration affecting compression was best at 14 seconds, the container formation duration was 120 seconds, and the Betel nut sheath thickness of 1.5 – 2.0 millimeters resulted in a beautifully shaped container ready for use.