Republic of the Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines

College of Industrial Technology
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Manila

Name: Alidon, Gideon M. (BET – DMT)

Amante, Jerome C. (BET – DMT)
Bulaon, Ismael III R. (BET – DMT)
Magcuro, Mark M. (BET – DMT)
Magnaye, John Mark P. (BET – DMT)
Rait, Mary Rose S. (BET – DMT)

Program: Bachelor of Engineering Technology major in Dies and Moulds Technology

TOPIC PRESENTATION

Topic No. 2

I. General Subject Area: Polishing Device

II. Specific Topic: Development of Plastic Mold Polisher

III. Definition of the Topic

A. Importance and Significance (Rationale)

UN report stated that the Philippines has only 10 hospital beds for every 10,000
inhabitants. Myanmar and Cambodia, respectively, have nine and eight beds per 10,000 people.
According to the Department of Health, coronavirus bed occupancy is presently at 52.3 percent,
while non-coronavirus bed occupancy is at 50 percent, both of which are in the "danger zone."
This means that 8,577 of the 16,388-hospital allocated for COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are
already being used. (Philstar, 2020) [1].

The specialists speculated that if the country reaches its peak, meaning a COVID-positive
individual might infect two others, the Philippines may not have enough hospital beds for
severely ill patients, particularly in Rizal, Cavite, and Bulacan provinces. (CNN, 2020) [2].

In a simpler word, a wheelchair can be depicted as a structure consists of wheels

connected to a chair. It is a device that can capacitate a disabled person to live with a normal life.
For many years, wheelchairs have developed quickly from manual wheelchairs into powered
one. (Bobde et al., 2017) [3].
 This study will utilize alloy steel and cushion foam into a wheeled mobility device to lessen
the insufficient medical bed in health facilities.

B. Manageability (Scope and Limitation)

The study will focus on the design and development of a polishing device to easily polish
the narrow parts of plastic mold.

The polisher will be made of a bamboo stick in which a piece of rubber will be attached to
the tip. The tip of the bamboo stick will be cut by 45 degree and will serve as the body of the
device.

However, the study will be limited to the plastic mold only. Plus, the study will be restricted
to producing different sizes.

C. Availability of Resources (Sources of Information)

The information needed in developing the project will come from various internet
articles, reference books, journals, patent databases, and other sources.

IV. Expected Output

General Objective:

The general objective of the study is to develop a polishing device that is made up of
Bamboo stick. This mold polisher can be used as a tool to polish those narrow areas of a plastic
mold.

Specific Objectives:

1. Design a plastic mold polisher with the following characteristics:

a) bamboo stick as body; and

b) rubber as sticky element

2. Develop the prototype using locally available materials.

3. Test the prototype in terms of the amount of time in polishing the plastic mold.

4. Evaluate the performance of the prototype in terms of workability, durability, functionality,

safety, aesthetics, and economy.
V. References

[1] Philstar (2020). UN Report: 'Weak' Philippine Healthcare System Lacks Nurses, Hospital
Beds. Retrieved on March 29, 2022 from
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/30/2031812/un-report-weak-philippine-
healthcare-system-lacks-nurses-hospital-beds

[2] CNN (2020). Hospital Bed Shortage Looms in Provinces near Metro Manila if COVID-19
Reaches Peak — UP Experts. Retrieved on March 29, 2022 from
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/4/21/hospital-bed-shortage-rizal-cavite-
bulacan.html

[3] Smitesh B., Ninad B., Saurabh A., Shubham, G. (2017). Automated Wheelchair Convertible
Stretcher. Retrieved on March 29, 2022 from (PDF) Automated Wheelchair Convertible
Stretcher | IRJET Journal - Academia.edu

Submitted by:

ALIDON, GIDEON M.

AMANTE, JEROME C.

BULAON, ISMAEL III R.

MAGCURO, MARK M.

MAGNAYE, JOHN MARK P.

RAIT, MARY ROSE S.

BET – DMT Students

Endorsed by:

DR. MAY ANN R. CODERA

Research Professor
Date
Prior Art:

A. RS 140 to Solve Air Pollution: TN Man’s Coconut Coir Filter Cuts Vehicle
Emissions by 40%

B. Micro-Structured Coconut Spathe Fibers as Biofilter Media for Air Pollution Control

C. Coconut Shells as Filling Material for Anaerobic Filters

Table 1

Comparison between the Prior Art Documents and the Proposed Study

FEATURES (PRIOR ART A) (PRIOR ART B) (PRIOR ART C) TITLE OF

RS 140 to Solve Micro-Structured Coconut Shells as THE STUDY
Air Pollution: TN Coconut Spathe Filling Material for Development
Man’s Coconut Fibers as Biofilter Anaerobic Filters of Automobile
Coir Filter Cuts Media for Air Filtering
Vehicle Pollution Control Device using
Emissions by Coco Coir
40%

1. Storage Steel Tin metal plate Stainless steel Stainless steel

Coco coir, wire
2. Materials Coconut spathe
mesh and Coconut shell Coco coir
fiber
activated charcoal
3. Adjustable
X X X
Screw
4. Secured
lock for X X X
storage
ABSTRACT:

Prior Art A: RS 140 to Solve Air Pollution: TN Man’s Coconut Coir Filter Cuts Vehicle
Emissions by 40%

It is a filter that can be attached to the exhaust pipe of vehicles. This device comprises
of natural components inside that filter harmful emissions like Carbon Monoxide. The body
of the cylindrical filter is made from steel, and there are different, air-purifying layers inside
—a wire mesh followed by the activated charcoal and then coconut choir. Once the vehicular
emissions pass through the filter, the filtered air is let out through the tiny pores which form
the base of the filter. Figure 1 shows the preparation of filter for car exhaust pipe.

Figure 1. Preparation of Filter for Car Exhaust Pipe

Source: https://tinyurl.com/yuuw64hj
Prior Art B: Micro-Structured Coconut Spathe Fibers as Biofilter Media for Air
Pollution Control

This study explored the potential of coconut spathe fibers as air filter media to reduce
pollution level. Coconut spathe fibers (CSF) were cleaned and cut to 7cm by 7cm of thickness
0.5cm. Air filters were made up of the coconut pouch sandwiched between two metal plates.
Metal plates were ridden with evenly distributed 1cm diameter holes and 1cm apart. Filters
were constructed in triplicates and tested against air pollution. Figure 2 shows the coconut
tree sample with spathe fibers while Figure 3 shows the improvised filter media.

Figure 2. The Coconut Tree Sample with Spathe Fibers

Source: https://tinyurl.com/ye8pn2zq

Figure 3. Improvised Filter Media. (a) Spathe Fibers, (b)Metal Plate-front

View, (c)Metal Plate- Back View, (d) Filter Media
Source: https://tinyurl.com/ye8pn2zq
 Prior Art C: Coconut Shells as Filling Material for Anerobic Filters

An alternative to traditional sanitation services includes an anaerobic filter, but the

high cost of appropriate filling material can be an obstacle to its wide-spread implementation.
To decrease this construction cost, the objective of this work was to study the use of coconut
shells as filling material for anaerobic filters. In addition, the husks were found to retain their
tensile strength following use in the reactors. Coconut husks have more empty bed volume
than other low-cost materials, such as crushed stone, nearing properties of traditional
materials. Figure 4 shows the of the up flow anaerobic filter.

Figure 4. Scheme of The Up Flow Anaerobic Filter

Source: https://tinyurl.com/yejw28zn