Abstract:Knowledge of plants' mechanical properties and behavior is one of the essential factors in the design of harvesting and post-harvesting devices. In this study, horticulture, medicinal, and food plants of Aloe Vera were cut using a flat blade. Aloe Vera leaves are cut from the cross-section, and the force and energy required for cutting them were measured using Zwick /roll universal testing machine. The effect of cutting angle (0, 30, and 45 degrees), cutting speed (150, 250, 350, and 450 mm/min), and thickness… Show more
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