This document discusses the development of an automated loom machine by Hayleys Fibre PLC. It aims to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency over traditional hand-woven methods. The project team analyzed the technical, economic, legal, operational, schedule, and organizational feasibility of developing an automated loom machine. Over four weeks, the team designed, built, and tested a prototype machine. Their analysis found that the machine could save on labor costs and increase production efficiency. The market research also suggested there is demand for more efficient weaving technology.

1. HAYLEYS FIBRE PLC1
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2. LOOM MACHINELOOM
MACHINE
THE WORLD FIRST COIR
FIBRE LOOM MACHINE
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3. INTRODUCTION
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4. HAYLEYS FIBER PLC
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5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management is the process and activity of
planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources,
procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals in
scientific or daily problems
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6. WHAT DO WE UNDERSTAND
FROM IT6
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7. PROJECT PROPOSAL
Project: Loom machine
Aim: To reduce labour cost
High level of efficiency
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8. OBJECTIVES
Fully automated the hand loom machine with high
efficiency
Absorb the new technology to the company respect to
the old bulky machines
Production through a systematic way
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9. INDIRECT OBJECTIVES
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To automated the other machines in the company which
is out of date
To produce more machines for the world market.
Try to Get the patent license as this is the first machine
invented in the world
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10. PROJECT OUTCOMES
Can saved the labour cost
High efficiency of the product
Easy maintenance
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11. PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Here is the current situation of the coir mat weaving of
Srilanka which is very dull and out of date technology in the
world(Watch the video1). Loom machine make it
easier……!
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12. PROJECT AREA
Machine can be mounted in a specified room or
work area with a machine operator
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13. DEFINITION OF FSR
A feasibility study is an evaluation of a proposal designed to
determine the difficulty in carrying out a designated task.
Generally, a feasibility study precedes technical development
and project implementation.
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14. WHAT IS FEASIBILITY
REPORT
A Feasibility Study report is the report of a problem to
determine if it can be solved effectively.
The results determine whether the solution should be
implemented.
This activity takes place during the project initiation phase
and is made before significant expenses are engaged.
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15. COMMON FACTORS OF FSR
1. Technology and system feasibility
2. Economic feasibility
3. Legal feasibility
4. Operational feasibility
5. Schedule feasibility
6. Organizational feasibility
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16. TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEM
FEASIBILTY
The project is based on an outline design of loom
machine in terms of Input, Processes, Output,
Fields, Programs, and Procedures .
We need gather knowledge about mechanical
engineering principles.
As well as the help of the technical staff also
great.
Internet and the models were also encourage us.
Well experienced mechanics were engaged.
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17. TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEM
FEASIBILTY17
Most times we used trial and error method as designing is not
always good for engineering invention as it is more
concerned with the practical side.
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18. TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEM
FEASIBILITY
 Although I am student of electrical engineering
department, here I have involved in mechanical
equipment, as it was very easy for me with the
knowledge gathered at IET at BIP semester. Eccentric
motion and linear motion mechanism use for the whole
machine. By using sensors and timers control cct was
designed.
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19. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
Most of the machine parts can be found on the factory
yard and others are designed by the mechanics. So the
invention was full economically profitable.
For the control circuit of the machine some electronic
items have to be borrowed.
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20. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY con….
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With respect to the project, cost evaluating can be
summarized as follows,
• Equipment
• Designing process
• Labor cost
• maintenance
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21. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
con….21
 Machine parts that have to be found outside
 Variable frequency drive
 Proximity sensors
 Sensor controllers
 Pneumatic solenoids
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22. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
con….22
Costing for the Proximity sensors and sensor
controllers..
Used four Inductive proximity sensors for sensing
the position of the bobbin,
And four sensor relays
approximately cost would be; = (2500*4)+(2800*4
)
Total will be = 21200LKR
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23. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
con….23
Costing for the Contactors and Timers relays..
For the motor
contactors
And 5/3 solenoid pneumatic valves =(4000*3)+10000
=22000 LKR
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24. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
con….24
 Total estimated cost for……
EQUIPMENT COST
Proximity sensors*4 10000 LKR
Sensor controllers*4 11200 LKR
Pneumatic solenoids*1 10000 LKR
Contactors*4 12000 LKR
TOTAL 43200 LKR
With respect to the above cost evaluation this projects
full investment would be Rs 50000.00 counting with
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25. LEGAL FEASIBILITY
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We should also listen to the top management to do this new
implementation according to the company rules and
regulations and it was easy as the factory engineer also
being with us.
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26. LEGAL FEASIBILITY con…..
 The sensors and the other electronic
equipments are borrowed by the purchasing
officers from the well-known companies.
 The company has the combination of Certified
Quality Management Systems(ISO 9001).
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27. LEGAL FEASIBILITY con…..
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IEC 90L
Approved SIEMENS 50HZ 380/660 DIRECT DELTA
supplied motor 1.5 kW for eccentric motion
Electrical measurements
Voltage, current and power(AC/DC)
Toshiba VF-S11
3ph 200/240v 1.5kW inverter
J & F solenoid valves(5/3)
Model 4v310-10
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28. LEGAL FEASIBILITY con…..
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 Approval to the design
 We designed our machine according to the rules and
regulation of the company
 As well as there should not be any objections from any
division of the company.
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29. LEGAL FEASIBILITY con…..
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 As we need to get the patent for the new invention first
we should have to find out whether the anyone had a
patent for this machine, To check it we have to go to the
patent commission.
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30. OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY
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Is a measure of how well a proposed system solves the
problems,
After completing this project successfully we would be able
to get positive comments .some of them are,
Coir fiber mat were easily made and not to collect them
from the subcontractors.
Orders from the companies were able to give at time.
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31. OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con….31
Reduce Grievances
Grievance is a real or imagined anxiety on the part of an
employee, affecting his or her normal performances. In here
we don’t use human resource for the product of the loom
machine. So we don’t have the responsibility of human.
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32. OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con….32
Quality output
The surface of the coir fiber mat would be even while it was
made from the machine than to the handmade. So the output
is more attractive and suitable for market.
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33. OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con….33
Further designs
Not only a simple mat, but also we can make more decorated
closured mats by this machine if we upgraded it with simple
mechanisms.
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34. SCHEDULED FEASIBILITY
con….34
The scheduled time period for a one month.
1st week- design the layout of the machine.
2nd week-Arrange the structure of the
machine.
3rd week-Designed the automated parts of
the machine.
4th week- testing and implementation of the
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35. SCHEDULE FEASIBILITY
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At the very beginning
At first we have to fully examined the hand loom machine
and its process, and got an idea about its mechanism
Machine operations should be made into a sketches as they
made us easy to understand.
Calculated the output of the machine, which helps to build
the speed of the current machine which should be speeder
than the follower
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36. SCHEDULE FEASIBILITY
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Second week
We got the measurement of the original machine and check it
whether the automated machine will match with the latter. As
well as we have to find out the machine parts for the machine
or ordered them from the purchasing section.
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37. SCHEDULE FEASIBILITY
con….37
Third week
After making the structure and the eccentric mechanism of the
machine we have to make the bobbing running system and the
pneumatic system. After that we should make a control circuit
for machine testing.
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38. SCHEDULE FEASIBILITY
con….38
Fourth week
At the end of the fourth week we have made the bobbing
running system and the metal gate which presses the threads
to the mat
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39. SCHEDULE FEASIBILITY
con….39
Last week
After the machine completed roughly ;as we used trial and
error method we have to check the machine which its timing
adjustment and the speed.
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40. ORGANIZATIONAL
FEASIBILITY40
Basically Discussion with the factory engineer and finally
decided the main Burning problem is that “LOOM
MACHINE” of the company
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41. ORGANIZATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con…41
Found the topic in the internet an get some idea about
it. As well as how to deal with the feasibility report and
the invention
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42. ORGANIZATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con…42
RESOURCES FEASIBILITY
This involves questions such as how much time
is available to build the new system, when it can
be built, whether it interferes with normal business
operations, type and amount of resources
required, dependencies, etc .
Proximity with engineers to sharing their
knowledge about our process.
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43. ORGANIZATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con…43
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
We make a target for our invent as the time was the
major barrier because the mechanics had to work for the
other machines also. They involved in this project while
they were in free time. When considering time
management we complete our weekly target.
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44. ORGANIZATIONAL FEASIBILITY
con…44
CULTURAL FEASIBILITY
In this stage, the project's alternatives are evaluated by
us for their impact on the local and general culture. For
example, environmental factors need to be considered
and these factors are to be well known. Further an
enterprise's own culture can clash with the results of the
project.Here the project would not causes for any reason
of the company's culture because it only improve the
technology.
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45. OROJECT LAYOUT
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Recording
According to our schedule we have worked to achieve our
target. Mechanics and electricians worked eagerly .Before
starting the week every working people is informed about the
weekly schedule by the foreman for better planning.
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46. OROJECT LAYOUT con…
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First week
We got the measurement of the original machine and check it
whether the automated machine will match with the latter. As
well as we found the EYEBALL JOINTS and many more from
our factory yard.
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47. OROJECT LAYOUT con….
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Second week
It was third week when we have finished the structure of the
machine and eccentric mechanism
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48. OROJECT LAYOUT con….
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Third week
At the end of the fourth week we have made the bobbing
running system and the metal gate which presses the threads
to the mat
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49. OROJECT LAYOUT con….
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After a one month,
It was the time to make the control circuit and the timing
the machine. Sensors were fitted and checked the
machine roughly.
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50. OROJECT LAYOUT con….
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 Finally….
 Checking the flexibility and accuracy of the loom
machine.
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51. PROJECT DURATION
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Day Daily work
1st Understood the neediness of
the machine
2nd Observe the output product
3rd Making project proposal
4th Requesting permission
Observed the hand made machine operation
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52. PROJECT DURATION
2nd week –continuing the procedure
Days Daily work
1st Made the structure of the
machine
2nd Start to make the eccentric
motion system
3rd Begin to make the bobbing
running system
4/5th Checked the bobbing running
system
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53. PROJECT DURATION
3rd week – designed the control cct and and testing
Days Daily work
1st Eccentric motion checked
2nd Change the bobbing running
system as it was not smoothly
running
3rd Fitted the pneumatic
solenoids and equipments
4/5th Arranging all equipment
together
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54. PROJECT DURATION
4th week – Overall testing
Days Brief description of the work
carried out
1st Checked the trial with the
limit switches.
2nd As the result was good sensors
are upgraded as proximity
sensors
3rd Carry out the pneumatic line
making
4/5th Timing control cct of the
machine
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55. MARKET RESEARCH
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The key questions that should be answered in the
Market Research section of the feasibility study are
presented below.
What is the current or projected demand for your
proposed products or services?
Our project would be highly demanded as it is the world
first loom machine. As well as we would be able to end
our product to the other companies which are involve in
coir industry
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56. MARKET RESEARCH
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World still used the hand working machines for weaving
mats. Most of the western countries are using synthetic
threads for making their mats as they are lack of coconut
fibre. That is why we have a great chance for making this
invention. Below picture shows no evidence for the
automated one.
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57. MARKET RESEARCH
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What are the target markets for this product or service?
At first we decide to use this for our company for a longer
time as still we are the world number one coir fiber product
company. After few years we can give our knowledge and
experience about this product for the outer world.
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58. MARKET RESEARCH
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Start-Up Costs: These are the costs incurred in starting
up a new business, including “capital goods” such as
land, buildings, equipment, etc.
For the capital cost for our product is completely bare by the
Haleys Fibre PLC as the machine may be the great
historical point of the company
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59. TECHNICAL RESEARCH
The cost and availability of technology may be of
critical importance to the feasibility of a project.
Key questions to answer include:
a. What are the technology needs for the proposed
business?
b. What other equipment does your proposed business
need?
c. Where will you obtain this technology and equipment?
d. When can you get the necessary equipment?
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60. TECHNICAL RESEARCH
Actually technology for this machine was not a new one.
Rather simple theories and skills need for this. Very qualified
welders were here to complete this project. Control circuit
which is fully automated the machine is designed by me with
the help of knowledge gathered at IET.
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61. TECHNICAL RESEARCH
Necessary equipments
It was not a great problem as all the equipments could be
able to find in the workshop yard.
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62. BUSINESS CASE ASSESMENT
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What is a Business Case?
An effective business case is a multi-purpose document that
generates the support and participation needed to turn an
idea into reality. It explains what the idea, problem, or
opportunity is about, how and who it will impact, what others
are doing, each of the alternatives, the associated impacts,
risks and cost/benefit of each alternative, and makes
recommendations
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63. BUSINESS CASE ASSESMENT
con..63
Labour turnover
When we have finished the machine and get productivity we
have to face another major problem, which may be
sometimes become ethnic conflict which is joblessness of
the machine operators who were once work with the
previous handmade machines
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64. BUSINESS CASE ASSESMENT
con..64
ANSWER
Current world everything is becoming automated even our life
also. So no one can stand against it. By automating its true
that some kind of jobs are vanished, but there should be
answer for that .The people who have lost their jobs can be
join to a another department where much labour force is
needed. Hence the power planning can be done.
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65. STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESMENT65
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is a
systematic decision support process, aiming to ensure that
environmental and possibly other sustainability aspects are
considered effectively in policy, plan and programme
making. The SEA Directive does not refer to policies.
We have used all the machines and equipments which
international standards. As well as no environmental hazard
from it.
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66. STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESMENT con..66
National Legislation
The requirements for SEA in any country are set out in the
national Regulations. SEA facilitates the integration of
environmental considerations early in the policy development
process in order to reduce adverse effects on the
environment, including effects of such environmental changes
on health and socioeconomic conditions.
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67. STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESMENT con..67
In Srilanka….
Central Environment Authority
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
(ME&NR) which was established in December 2001 has
the overall responsibility in the affairs of the CEA with the
objective of integrating environmental considerations in
the development process of the country. The CEA was
given wider regulatory powers under the National
Environment(Amendment) Acts No:56 of 1988 and No:53
of 2000
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68. STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESMENT con..68
Srilanka Acts & Regulations
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69. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
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We cannot find any model machine for this
in the country.
At this begging level we cant use SERVO
motors which have more accuracy, as there
prices are so much.
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70. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
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The invention was bulky that was a huge burden for us.
The machines eccentric motion need more power from
the motor as we don’t care the risk of its weight
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71. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
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The most complex problem was the bobbing running
system as we don’t use any other method like air jet
systems as in the cloth weaving. Its running have to be
so much smooth and difficult to make it with usual
bearings.
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72. SOLUTION & REMEDIES
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Used the internet to get some idea about
loom machine mechanism
Please watch the video2 below…..
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73. SOLUTION & REMEDIES
con…73
On behalf of the SERVO motors we could use the brake motor
which also give us the same mechanism what we want.
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74. SOLUTION & REMEDIES
con…74
As the proximity switches are more expensive ,at first
we used limit switches to check the machine. After
completing the control circuit and its success; make us
to use proximity sensors.
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75. IMPLEMENTATION
PROCEDURE75
Implementation is the carrying out, execution, or practice of a
plan, a method, or any design for doing something.
How we implement
After checking our machine we decide to take it to the Galle
branch as currently the coir mats making is happening there.
And the labour is easy to find there. After the successful profit
we decide to proceed the machine manufacturing.
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76. FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
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At future sometimes it would be easier to upgrade this
machine into high speed loom machine by introducing
AIRJET system for coir mat industry
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77. SPECIAL THANK GOES TO….
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My Special Thank goes to Eng M. W Weerarathne who is our
HOD/IT for motivating us to follow this project base Training.
Specially I highly appreciate your Coordination & advises
to succeed this project..
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78. SPECIAL THANK GOES TO….
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A special gratitude I give to our Factory Engineer of
Hayles Fibre PLC Mr Kapila Pushpakumara, whose
contribution in stimulating suggestions and
encouragement, helped me to coordinate my project
especially in writing this report.
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79. CONCLUSION
 Furthermore I would also like to acknowledge
with much appreciation the crucial role of the
staff of Hayles Fiber PLC, who gave the
permission to use all required equipment and
the necessary material to complete the task
“LOOM MACHINE”. A special thanks goes to
my team mate Hiran who is always being with
me. Finally I am very much proud of this
training at Hayles Fiber plc as my last training
of GIT at IET.
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80. MY PERSONEL
VIEWS………….80
A feasibility report is a testimony that attempts to create
some sort of action. From doing this project I could
understand many things around me. Some sort of acts,
regulations etc what we don’t know before. As well as we
have a chance to involve in managerial side training as an
engineering trainee. At last I have to say that knowledge
gathered from this project made me to think the world so
tiny and why we are doing such reports, just nothing but to
our own life prosperity……
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