Albis, Jericho G. <br/><br/>
Development of a coated electrode flux remover machine/ 
Jericho G. Albis, Edward R. Cerdiņa, Paul Angelo B. Dela Cruz, Mark John B. Escarda, Lattrell R. Panuga, and John Carlo E. Perpetua.-- 
 - xii, 113pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Industrial Technology.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The goal of the study, Development of a Coated Electrode Flux Remover Machine, is to<br/>overcome the drawbacks of conventional flux remover techniques, including their lack of<br/>automation, inefficiency, and manual labor. The prototype will be able to remove flux<br/>residues from welding electrodes efficiently. The prototype has been designed with two<br/>major components, including a Flux Remover Mechanism and a Safety Control System.<br/>The Flux Remover Mechanism contains a Feed System with an effective flux residue<br/>removal design; the Feed System allows continuous operation and efficient electrode<br/>handling. The Safety Control System has been implemented to prevent possible accidents<br/>during operation, ensuring that both user and machine are safe. The inspection and<br/>evaluation tests of the prototype achieved a high level of satisfaction with scores in the<br/>following areas: Functionality 4.77, Workability 4.88, Efficiency 4.81, Durability 4.82, and<br/>Safety 4.60. The study got an overall average mean score of 4.78 interpreted as "Highly<br/>Acceptable" based on the evaluation results of 41 welding students, 4 faculty members,<br/>and 5 welding shop owners. The results prove that the prototype meets all requirements<br/>necessary and is an effective solution for flux removal in welding operations. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Automatic feed system<br/>Welding quality<br/>Flux remover mechanism
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TP 751.1  / A43 2025