Diseño y construcción de un modelo de mancuernas utilizando materiales reciclados de talleres de metalmecánica

Abstract

Abstract: This research focused on the reuse of recycled materials from of metalworking workshops in the city of Loja. The same ones that were used for the manufacturing of dumbbells, highlighting the selection of raw materials to guarantee the sustainability of the process. Information was collected from various bibliographic sources that They allowed us to learn about the entire topic about metalworking workshops, They built three prototypes, which have a hexagonal design in their ends which in turn are connected by a cylindrical grip that provides functional characteristics such as stability to perform certain physical exercises and ease for storage. For its manufacture, various materials were used both in its exterior and interior structure, generating different weights and variation in its cost of manufacturing. According to this item, it was determined that the third prototype was the most viable. Likewise, the research suggests the need for further research new materials to find new sources of raw materials and in that way improve the design taking into account the capabilities of the workshop.