Project Details

The slicer is a mechanically driven cutting device designed to convert rotational motion into precise, linear slicing action. At the core of its functionality is a linkage system: a transfer arm, attached on one side to the air engine's flywheel via a shoulder screw and on the other to a connecting arm constrained within guide slots in the slicer base. These slots ensure the connecting arm's movement remains strictly linear. This linear reciprocation is then transferred directly to the cutting blade, which is firmly mounted in a dedicated blade holder secured with two hex screws.

To maintain stability and prevent unwanted rotation of the moving assembly, a limiter is placed opposite the slicer holder. The entire slicer assembly is attached to the air engine's base using four hex screws that pass through the 3D-printed PETG slicer base and thread into the air engine's base plate.

Material selection prioritizes durability, machining ease, and weight efficiency. While the slicer base is 3D printed from PETG to accommodate its complex geometry, the connecting arm, transfer arm, blade holder, and limiter are all machined from 6061 aluminum for improved rigidity and reduced weight. The cutting blade itself is fashioned from 304 stainless steel, offering both excellent corrosion resistance and straightforward maintenance.