Design and Development of Sugarcane Node Cutting Machine Using SolidWorks Crop View

Sugarcane node cutting machine was designed and developed by the department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, El-Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt, to facilitate the process of cutting nodes that are used in transplanting sugarcane. The machine consists of reciprocating blades powered by a 3-phase AC motor, which is responsible for separating the nodes from the sugarcane stalks and leaving the internodes for industrial processes.

To design and manufacture the machine parts, SolidWorks software was utilized to create a detailed 3D model of the cutting machine. The SolidWorks crop view feature allowed for precise visualization and simulation of the machine's performance under various operating conditions. This enabled the design team to optimize the machine's components for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Field experiments were conducted to test the effectiveness of the sugarcane node cutting machine in four groups of stalk diameters, varying from small to large. The results showed that the machine performed optimally at a medium stalk diameter, with minimal variation in performance across different cutting speeds. This indicates that the machine is well-suited for use on sugarcane crops with varying stalk diameters.

The use of SolidWorks crop view and other design software tools enabled the development of a cost-effective and efficient sugarcane node cutting machine. The machine's parts were manufactured using low-cost materials available in local markets, making it an affordable solution for farmers and agricultural industries.

Overall, the sugarcane node cutting machine is a valuable tool for improving the efficiency and productivity of sugarcane cultivation and processing. Its design and development using SolidWorks crop view demonstrate the potential of computer-aided design (CAD) software in creating innovative solutions for real-world problems.

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