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I am looking for an experienced mechanical engineer/machine designer or small-scale recycling equipment manufacturer to design, build, test, and deliver a complete working plastic recycling machine for converting household plastic waste into useful products. The machine should be a compact bench-top or small floor-standing unit suitable for a workshop and capable of processing approximately 5–10 kg of plastic waste per day. Machine Requirements The machine should be capable of: Plastic shredding/crushing Process common household plastic containers and polythene/plastic bags. Compact shredder/crusher with appropriate motor and safety protection. Easy cleaning and maintenance. Heating and plasticizing Controlled heating system suitable for the selected plastic materials. Temperature monitoring and regulation. Protection against overheating and material degradation. The design should account for different plastic types rather than assuming all household plastics can be safely mixed together. Molding Produce plastic cups and flower pots initially. Interchangeable molds with a quick and simple change-over mechanism. Molds should be reusable and reasonably easy to manufacture/replace. The process should aim for consistent product dimensions and quality. Control & Safety Temperature controller/display. Motor control. Emergency stop. Electrical and thermal safety interlocks. Proper guarding around moving/heated components. Suitable electrical components for workshop use. Expected Deliverables I am looking for the complete physical machine, not only CAD/design files. The supplier should provide: Fully assembled working machine Shredder/crusher Heating/plasticizing system Molding mechanism Cup mold Flower-pot mold Control panel Motors, heaters, sensors and electrical components Safety guards and emergency-stop system User/operating instructions Maintenance instructions Electrical/control documentation CAD drawings and BOM if available Testing of the machine before delivery Guidance on suitable plastic types and operating temperatures Acceptance Criteria The machine should: Process approximately 5–10 kg/day under normal workshop operation. Successfully convert suitable sorted household plastic waste into molded products. Produce usable cups and flower pots with repeatable results. Allow reasonably quick mold changes. Have controlled heating and adequate safety protection. Be compact enough for a small workshop. Be practical to operate and maintain using readily available components. Important: I am interested in a working prototype/machine that is physically manufactured and delivered, rather than receiving design files only. If you have previous experience with Precious Plastic-style recycling machines, plastic shredders, extrusion/injection/compression molding, or small-scale plastic recycling equipment, please include examples/photos/videos of previous machines you have built.
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Hi, At Vutuk Design and Media, we bring over 15 years of core mechanical engineering, industrial machine development, structural FEA/CFD simulation, DFM optimization, and technical visual media expertise. Our team delivers complete machinery engineering packages—combining robust SolidWorks plastic recycling equipment CAD models and manufacturing drawing sets with photorealistic 3D renders and animated 3D operational/exploded assembly videos for investor pitches and technical user manuals. To help us scope your plastic recycling machine design project effectively: Do you have initial concept sketches, motor drive specs, or benchmark recycling machine references to build upon? Will the machine integrate electrical controls, temperature PID controllers, or emergency stop safety enclosures? What is your preferred turnaround timeline for the preliminary 3D CAD machinery layout review? Would you like photorealistic 3D product renders or short animated 3D process workflow/exploded-view assembly videos created alongside the CAD deliverables? We invite you to visit our profile and portfolio page to evaluate our past industrial machinery designs and 3D visual showcases. Let's discuss your project! Best regards, Vutuk Design and Media
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I have extensive experience in mechanical CAD, product development, mechanisms and small-scale machine design, and I can develop your compact plastic recycling and molding machine from process concept through build-ready documentation. I understand the target is a bench-top/small floor unit under 10 kg/day combining shredding, controlled heating and interchangeable molds. I’ll design a practical system around readily available motors, heaters, temperature sensors and control components, with quick mold changeover between cups and flower pots. Deliverables Complete 3D CAD assembly and part files Manufacturing/fabrication drawings Shredder/crusher mechanism Heating and material-transfer system Interchangeable cup/flower-pot molds Temperature-control and safety-interlock layout Motor/heater/sensor specifications Engineering calculations and thermal sizing Itemized BOM with readily available components Assembly and operating documentation Why Choose Me I focus on a simple, manufacturable and workshop-friendly design, rather than an unnecessarily complex industrial system. The design will prioritize safe temperature control, practical maintenance, quick mold changeover and low prototype cost.
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Hello, I am an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer with 13 years of experience in Autodesk Inventor, specializing in mechanical machine design, 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings. I can support the mechanical design and development of your compact plastic recycling machine, including the shredder/crusher, heating and plasticizing system, molding mechanism, interchangeable molds, machine frame, guards, and supporting mechanical components. My experience includes: • Complete mechanical 3D machine modeling in Autodesk Inventor • Mechanical assemblies and component design • Shredder/crusher and machine mechanism design • Manufacturing and fabrication drawings • Molds, frames, brackets, shafts and mechanical components • BOM and detailed engineering documentation • Design for fabrication, maintenance and assembly • Safety-conscious mechanical design and guarding I understand that this project requires a practical working machine rather than CAD files only. I can discuss the mechanical design, fabrication requirements, available components, and prototype development approach based on your required 5–10 kg/day capacity. I am available for this work and would be happy to review your requirements and discuss the complete scope. Kindly discuss the Timeline & Budget in chat. Best regards, Mechanical CAD Designer Autodesk Inventor Expert
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Hi, I can design and build a compact plastic recycling machine with shredding, heating, molding, interchangeable molds, and safety controls. I can provide the working machine, cups/flower-pot molds, testing, documentation, and CAD/BOM. Please share the plastic types and required capacity so I can quote. Thanks, Deepak
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Hello, I am a mechanical design engineer in Colombia specialised in machine design: I have designed around 15-20 industrial machines (screw conveyors, vibrating screens, an extruder barrel, bucket elevators) with complete fabrication drawings, so a compact shredder + extruder recycling unit is very close to my work. To be transparent: I work remotely, so I would deliver the complete engineering package for a local workshop in your city to build, and support you during fabrication and testing by video. The package: sizing of the shredder (blades, shaft, gearmotor torque) and the extruder (screw, barrel, heater bands, motor) for 5-10 kg/h of household plastics; frame, hopper and guards designed for safety; 3D model, fabrication and machining drawings, electrical list (motors, heaters, PID temperature controllers) and BOM with parts available in India. First step is a concept and component sizing for your approval, then detailed drawings. Estimated 15 days. Best regards, David
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I can design, build, test and deliver a complete working machine, not just files. [Add your builds, e.g., "I've built X shredders and injection machines." Photos attached.] Proposed setup: Shredder: geared low-speed motor with reverse for jams, interlocked hopper and removable screen for easy cleaning Plasticizing: heated barrel with PID controllers, thermocouples and an independent over-temperature cutoff Molding: lever or screw-assisted injection into aluminium/steel molds with a clamp-style quick change Cup and flower-pot molds included Controls: temperature display, motor control, E-stop, and guards on moving and hot parts Materials: I'll set it up for sorted HDPE (#2) and PP (#5) at about 190–230 °C, with a guide on what to avoid (PVC, mixed plastics). Plastic bags tend to jam shredders, so I'll propose a separate process for film. Note: thin-walled cups need high injection pressure, so I'll set a practical wall thickness. Recycled cups should be for non-food use. Testing: trial runs at 5–10 kg/day, with sample cups and pots, photos and video before shipping. Documentation: operating, maintenance and electrical guides, plus CAD and BOM. Quick question: Where will it ship, and what power supply (voltage/phase) is available?
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