Sand Screw Overflow Tank

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Project Overview:

My Role:Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Equipment Design

Designed a sand screw overflow tank based on required throughput capacity and site constraints. Engineered the tank geometry, slope angles, outlet locations, and structural supports to ensure smooth material flow and durability. Developed complete 3D models, fabrication drawings, flat patterns, weld details, BOM, and inspection drawings as per ASME standards. The design was successfully fabricated and assembled for industrial operation.

Challenge:

The project required designing a reliable automation machine that could operate continuously in a food production environment.

Key challenges included:

Synchronizing conveyor motion with the stamping mechanism
Maintaining consistent stamping position and pressure on soft dough
Designing hygienic and cleanable machine components
Ensuring safe operation for workers in a production setting
Selecting suitable motors and pneumatic components for repetitive cycles
Achieving smooth material flow without damaging the product

Precise timing between conveyor movement and stamping action was the most critical engineering problem.

Solutions:

I developed a fully integrated mechanical and pneumatic system to ensure accurate and repeatable operation.

Designed a custom conveyor with controlled speed and alignment
Integrated a pneumatic stamping mechanism synchronized with conveyor movement
Selected appropriate motors, actuators, valves, and pneumatic components
Optimized mechanical linkages for repeatable stamping accuracy
Created detailed SolidWorks 3D assemblies and part models
Delivered manufacturing drawings and a complete BOM for fabrication and procurement

The design emphasized repeatability, hygiene, and production efficiency.