Dishwashers
| Tools: | Wrenches |
|---|---|
| Parts: | Frames, Nuts, Bolts, Fluid pumps, Controllers, Couplers, Bins, Hoses |
| Techniques: | Tri joints, Shelf joints |
Introduction
A dishwasher is a machine used to clean dishware and cutlery automatically. Unlike manual dishwashing, which relies heavily on physical scrubbing to remove soiling, the mechanical dishwasher cleans by spraying hot water, typically between 45 and 75 °C (110 and 170 °F), at the dishes, with lower temperatures used for delicate items.
A mix of water and dishwasher detergent is pumped to one or more rotating sprayers, cleaning the dishes with the cleaning mixture. The mixture is recirculated to save water and energy. Often there is a pre-rinse, which may or may not include detergent, and the water is then drained. This is followed by the main wash with fresh water and detergent. Once the wash is finished, the water is drained, more hot water enters the tub by means of an electro-mechanical solenoid valve, and the rinse cycle(s) begin. After the rinse process finishes the water is drained again, the dishes are dried using one of several drying methods. Typically a rinse-aid, a chemical to reduce surface tension of the water, is used to reduce water spots from hard water or other reasons.
In addition to domestic units, industrial dishwashers are available for use in commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants, where many dishes must be cleaned. Washing is conducted with temperatures of 65–71 °C (149–160 °F) and sanitation is achieved by either the use of a booster heater that will provide an 82 °C (180 °F) "final rinse" temperature or through the use of a chemical sanitizer.
Challenges
- draw CAD for Bins of appropriate size to function as the dishwasher tub
- recreate washer arm assembly in 3D printable CAD or Tubes
- recreate filter assembly in 3D printable CAD
- recreate detergent release assembly in 3D printable CAD or CAD for Sheets
- modify controller firmware
Approaches
Cycle
- first fill
- second fill
- detergent release
- rinse / sanitize
- dry
