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The task is to engineer a complete packaging solution for food-grade powder. The machine must consistently dose, fill, and seal three different formats—bags and pouches—while meeting hygienic standards for food products. Scope of work • Develop the full mechanical and control concept, including dosing system, dust-reduction measures, filling heads, and interchangeable sealing stations for the three formats. • Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks or equivalent CAD preferred) plus an itemised bill of materials. • Define PLC or embedded control logic for weight accuracy, safety interlocks, and user-friendly changeovers between formats. • Supply a commissioning checklist and maintenance guide so the build team can assemble, test, and validate the line. Acceptance criteria 1. ±1 % fill-weight accuracy across all packaging formats at a minimum throughput of 20 units/minute. 2. Tool-less changeover between bags, jars, and pouches in under ten minutes. 3. Compliance with common food-contact regulations (e.g., FDA, EU 10/2011) and inclusion of stainless-steel contact surfaces. 4. Complete deliverables: CAD pack, schematics, BoM, PLC logic (or ladder diagram), and operation manual. After the design is signed off, subsequent milestones can cover prototype supervision and on-site tuning; these will be scheduled separately.
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With extensive knowledge and proven expertise in mechanical engineering, 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing design, I am well-equipped to deliver the most comprehensive packaging solution you seek for your food-grade powder. My proficiency in SolidWorks guarantees that the 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings I provide will be of the highest quality—exemplifying both creativity and precision. A crucial aspect of this project is ensuring optimum hygiene standards while maintaining efficient dosage and accurate fill-weight. Given my prior experience with designing equipment for food-contact applications that comply with regulations like FDA and EU 10/2011, I understand the importance of incorporating stainless-steel contact surfaces, comprehensive dust-reduction measures and maintaining weight accuracy meticulously to +/- 1%. Moreover, my portfolio extends to delivering user-friendly changeover systems between different packaging formats—a key requirement for your project. In addition to my technical skills, you can rely on my ability to explain complex engineering concepts in a simple way, making the commissioning checklist and maintenance guide not only thorough but also easily understandable. By hiring me, you're choosing proficiency, experience in safety protocols, compliance with standards, an eye for detail and above all unwavering dedication to ensure your project excels in all aspects.
$750 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I saw the details regarding to "Pine Wood Sculpting" as searching. I am Expert In the 2D/3D AUTOCAD. I have the Great hand to Create the all kind of Floor plan, site plan design in 2d and 3d. Software work I've done in the past Like: - Autocad, revit, Maya, 3dsMAx, 3d modeling All kinds of work I can do. So please, I appreciate you when you answer me. We can provide more option design as well. Sincerely Manu R.
$766 USD in 1 day
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Hello This is Mohand, a professional engineer with experience in mechanical, automation, and machine design engineering. I have experience with similar automated packaging machinery, including powder dosing, filling, sealing, stainless-steel food-contact assemblies, and PLC-based control systems. I can develop the complete machine concept and production-ready engineering package focused on ±1% filling accuracy, 20+ units/min throughput, hygiene, and fast format changeover. My deliverables and scope will include: ☑️ Complete SolidWorks 3D machine design, detailed manufacturing drawings, and itemized BOM ☑️ Dosing/filling system, dust-control measures, interchangeable sealing stations, and food-grade stainless-steel contact components ☑️ PLC/ladder logic, safety interlocks, commissioning checklist, maintenance guide, schematics, and operation documentation Main questions for the project: What are the three package/container sizes, target fill weights, and powder characteristics? Do you have preferred packaging materials, existing equipment, or PLC/HMI platforms to integrate with? Thank you, and I look forward to discussing the project with you.
$1,200 USD in 7 days
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The main engineering challenge is coordinating accurate powder dosing, dust control, hygienic construction, and rapid changeover without making the machine unnecessarily complex. I can develop the mechanical architecture from requirements through detailed SolidWorks assemblies, manufacturing drawings, BOM, and the control concept, with attention to stainless-steel product-contact areas and manufacturability. I can also define the PLC sequence, safety interlocks, weighing/filling logic, and operator changeover workflow. Deliverables can include SLDASM/SLDPRT, STEP, PDF drawings, BOM, control documentation, and commissioning/maintenance documentation, with up to 2 revision rounds. Physical fabrication and testing are excluded unless separately agreed. The timeline is preliminary and will be confirmed after reviewing the requirements. Which dosing principle do you expect—auger, gravimetric, volumetric, or another method?
$950 USD in 7 days
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Are you looking for a mechanical/product design engineer who can develop a complete hygienic powder packaging machine from dosing through filling, sealing, and format changeover? I have 5+ years of multidisciplinary mechanical, CAD, automation, and manufacturing design experience and can develop the machine around accurate dosing, cleanable food-contact surfaces, dust control, and reliable operation. What I’ll deliver Complete mechanical concept for dosing, filling and sealing Detailed SolidWorks 3D models and manufacturing drawings Stainless-steel food-contact components and hygienic design considerations Itemized BOM and component specifications PLC/control logic for dosing accuracy, safety interlocks and changeovers Electrical/control schematics and sequence documentation Commissioning checklist and maintenance/operation guide I’ll design the system around your 20 units/min target, ±1% fill accuracy and sub-10-minute tool-less changeover requirement, while considering FDA/EU food-contact requirements. Please share the powder characteristics, target fill weights and packaging dimensions so I can establish the correct dosing and machine architecture. Best regards Bilal.
$755 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I reviewed the requirements, and the core challenge is designing a hygienic dosing, filling, and sealing system that maintains ±1 percent weight accuracy while supporting three formats and fast, repeatable changeovers. I would develop the mechanical architecture around controlled dosing, dust reduction, stainless steel product contact surfaces, interchangeable stations, and coordinated PLC logic for weighing, safety interlocks, and operation. I have worked on complex mechanical equipment and manufacturing design projects and can share relevant examples once we connect in chat. Also a quick question, what powder characteristics and target fill weights should the dosing system be designed around, particularly bulk density and flowability? Best Regards, GridSmithLTD
$750 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I'm a Senior Software Developer | AI & Cloud with 8+ years of experience working with CAD / SolidWorks, Mechanical Engineering and PLC. I understand you need a complete food-powder packaging concept covering dosing, dust control, filling and interchangeable sealing for bags, jars and pouches at 20 units/min. The real challenge is meeting ±1% weight accuracy while keeping tool-less changeover under 10 minutes. A common issue: dosing accuracy and format changes conflict unless the mechanical and control design are planned together. My approach: first, define the dosing, contact surfaces and changeover architecture. Then, build the SolidWorks models, drawings, BoM and control logic. Finally, validate safety interlocks, accuracy targets and commissioning requirements. I've worked with CAD / SolidWorks, Mechanical Engineering and PLC, so I watch for interfaces between mechanical assemblies and control logic. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 - What powder characteristics and target fill weights apply? This drives the dosing mechanism and accuracy strategy. Q2 - I recommend modular filling/sealing stations for the three formats. Should all three share one dosing system? Q3 - Will the machine be built for EU or Turkish food production? This affects the compliance documentation and material specification. Happy to go over the details here in chat and suggest the best approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$870 USD in 10 days
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You need a complete powder packaging machine for food-grade powder, dosing, filling, and sealing three formats, hygienically. I will start by defining the dosing mechanism. I will build this machine using SolidWorks for the 3D models and manufacturing drawings, which is what you prefer. The dosing will be volumetric using a screw feeder, chosen for consistent powder flow. Dust reduction will be achieved with integrated shrouding around the filling heads and a direct vacuum extraction point. The filling heads will be interchangeable, so switching between bags and pouches is quick, and the sealing stations will also be designed for easy swapping. For control logic, I will define the PLC requirements for weight accuracy and safety interlocks, making sure the user interface allows for simple changeovers. I would build the filling heads and interchangeable sealing stations first, so their geometry dictates the downstream mechanics and ensures a smooth transition for the powder. What is the target fill weight range for the powder? I have a 5.0 rating across 10 reviews on here, and Preferred Freelancer status, this means I deliver accurate and timely design work. In the first day or two, I will have the initial SolidWorks concept for the main frame, the volumetric feeder, and the basic geometry for the filling heads and one sealing station, with the bill of materials started.
$1,162 USD in 21 days
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Hello, I reviewed your project requirements Powder Packaging Machine Design and I am confident that I can deliver high-quality results that match your vision. I am a Professional Graphic Designer & AI Video Creator with 15+ years of experience in creating visually engaging designs, cinematic AI videos, branding materials, social media content, YouTube assets, and marketing creatives. ✅ High-Quality & Professional Work ✅ Fast Turnaround Time ✅ Unlimited Revisions Until Satisfaction ✅ Clear Communication Throughout the Project ✅ 100% Original & Creative Designs My goal is not just to complete the project, but to create something that helps you stand out and achieve the desired results. You can view my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.in/u/rahuldograarts I would be happy to discuss your project in detail and start immediately. Looking forward to working with you. Best Regards, Rahul D. Graphic Designer | AI Video Creator
$750 USD in 1 day
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As an expert in CAD design and mechanical engineering with a keen eye for detail and over 10 years of experience, your project is a perfect fit for my skill set. I'm well-versed in the use of SolidWorks, which you have mentioned is a preferred software for your project, and experienced with designing intricate machinery systems for high precision projects such as yours. Moreover, my proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, Inventor, NX, ANSYS, COMSOL, ABAQUS, and Star Siemens Software adds additional layers of problem-solving capabilities to your project. In ensuring an accurate fill-weight accuracy of ±1% across all formats while maintaining a minimum throughput of 20 units per minute, I would leverage on my extensive knowledge of designing dosing systems. In addition, my experience will come into play in developing innovative dust-reduction measures alongside creating interchangeable sealings station that meets hygienic standards for food products. Finally, let's not forget about the importance of compliance with common regulations on food-contact products. Producing designs that include stainless-steel contact surfaces becomes second nature given my prior work on FDA and EU compliant systems. My commitment to delivering complete CAD packs including schematics and your desired operating manual while ensuring your project is compliant and cost-effective makes me the ideal candidate forận this job.
$750 USD in 7 days
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I have completed similar industrial packaging machinery, dosing/filling systems, mechanical CAD, and automation projects, and I can develop the complete concept for a hygienic food-grade powder packaging machine covering bags, jars, and pouches I’ll design the system around your required ±1% fill-weight accuracy and minimum 20 units/minute throughput, with a suitable dosing mechanism, dust-control measures, filling heads, stainless-steel product-contact surfaces, and interchangeable sealing arrangements. The mechanical design will also prioritize quick, tool-less changeovers and practical manufacturing/cleaning access. Deliverables Complete mechanical machine concept and 3D CAD assembly Dosing, filling, dust-reduction and sealing mechanisms Interchangeable tooling for all three package formats Detailed manufacturing drawings Stainless-steel food-contact component specifications Itemized BOM with component specifications Electrical/control architecture and schematics PLC/ladder control logic for dosing, weighing, sequencing and changeover I’ll also review the critical tolerances, weighing method, product characteristics, cleaning requirements, and sealing process so the design is practical to manufacture and commission. Prototype supervision and on-site tuning can be handled as a separate subsequent milestone. Revisions: 2 design-review rounds Regards, Sidra
$755 USD in 5 days
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Greetings! I can engineer your complete packaging solution for food-grade powder, covering dosing, filling, and sealing across three formats. I will develop the full mechanical and control concept, including the dosing system, dust-reduction measures, filling heads, and interchangeable sealing stations, and produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD with an itemised bill of materials. I will define PLC or embedded control logic for weight accuracy, safety interlocks, and user-friendly changeovers, and supply a commissioning checklist and maintenance guide so your build team can assemble, test, and validate the line. The design targets plus or minus 1 percent fill-weight accuracy across all formats at a minimum of 20 units per minute, tool-less changeover between bags, jars, and pouches in under ten minutes, and compliance with common food-contact regulations such as FDA and EU 10/2011, with stainless-steel contact surfaces throughout. Deliverables include the CAD pack, schematics, BOM, PLC logic or ladder diagram, and operation manual, with prototype supervision and on-site tuning scheduled separately after sign-off. Thanks, Revival
$750 USD in 14 days
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Hi saw your bid and we With extensive knowledge and proven expertise in mechanical engineering, 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing design, I am well-equipped to deliver the most comprehensive packaging solution you seek for your food-grade powder. My proficiency in SolidWorks guarantees that the 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings I provide will be of the highest quality—exemplifying both creativity and precision. A crucial aspect of this project is ensuring optimum hygiene standards while maintaining efficient dosage and accurate fill-weight. Given my prior experience with designing equipment for food-contact applications that comply with regulations like FDA and EU 10/2011, I understand the importance of incorporating stainless-steel contact surfaces, comprehensive dust-reduction measures and maintaining weight accuracy meticulously to +/- 1%. Moreover, my portfolio extends to delivering user-friendly changeover systems between different packaging formats—a key requirement for your project. In addition to my technical skills, you can rely on my ability to explain complex engineering concepts in a simple way, making the commissioning checklist and maintenance guide not only thorough but also easily understandable. By hiring me, you're choosing proficiency, experience in safety protocols, compliance with standards, an eye for detail and above all unwavering dedication to ensure your project excels in all aspects.
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Three formats with interchangeable sealing stations is the part that decides the whole design: bags and pouches need different jaw geometry, so I'd want the changeover to be tool-free and keyed. I did tooling drawings and a motorized positioning setup with feedback for a profile cutting line. Food-grade certification of the finished machine I can't sign off, only design for it. What powder, and what fill weight range per format?
$750 USD in 21 days
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Ethan here, from South Africa. Your project immediately caught my eye. I'm really excited to partner with you. I understand you need a complete packaging solution for food-grade powder that can consistently dose, fill, and seal various formats while adhering to hygienic standards. My approach would involve developing a thorough mechanical and control concept, focusing on the precision of the dosing system and implementing effective dust-reduction measures. I would also ensure that the machine allows for quick, tool-less changeovers between formats. To guarantee high standards, I will provide detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and a comprehensive bill of materials. Additionally, I’ll define the PLC logic for weight accuracy and safety, ensuring it meets all regulatory requirements. What you truly need is a reliable solution that not only fulfills your immediate task but also supports long-term operational success. Please feel free to reach out so we can connect and further explore how I can contribute to your project's success. Kind regards, Ethan
$750 USD in 8 days
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Hello, I can engineer the complete packaging machine concept for food-grade powders, covering the dosing, filling, dust control, sealing and format changeover systems for bags, jars and pouches. I can provide: • Complete mechanical and control architecture • 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks or equivalent • Stainless-steel food-contact design considerations • Dosing and weighing system designed around the ±1% accuracy target • Dust-reduction and hygienic design features • Interchangeable sealing stations and tool-less changeover concept • PLC/embedded control logic, safety interlocks and HMI/changeover sequence • Detailed BOM with component specifications • Commissioning checklist, testing procedure and maintenance documentation I will design the system around the required minimum throughput of 20 units/minute and the under-10-minute changeover requirement while considering manufacturability, cleaning access and food-contact requirements such as FDA and EU 10/2011. I can also support prototype supervision and on-site tuning in a later milestone once the design is approved. I’m ready to review your existing packaging specifications, powder characteristics and available machine footprint to begin the engineering concept. Best regards
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Hi,Asoe. I’m a Mechanical Engineer experienced in SOLIDWORKS 2025, machine design, manufacturing drawings, and production-ready mechanical systems. I can develop the complete mechanical concept for your powder packaging machine, including the dosing system, filling heads, dust control, interchangeable sealing stations, and format changeover. I’ll also prepare the 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, BOM, control/PLC logic documentation, safety interlocks, commissioning checklist, and maintenance guide. A key challenge with powder filling is maintaining consistent weight while controlling dust and keeping product-contact areas hygienic. I’ll address these points during the design stage and keep the system practical for manufacturing and maintenance. Could you share the three packaging formats, target fill weights, and available machine footprint? Budget: $750 Timeline: 7~10 weeks
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