Evaluation of Strengh of Cardboard Maples: Key Parameters and Experimental Validation for MAPLECRUZ SRL

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compressive strength
molded paperboard
molded pulp
product quality

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Evaluation of Strengh of Cardboard Maples: Key Parameters and Experimental Validation for MAPLECRUZ SRL

Carlos Elio Céspedes Jiménez
Domingo Savio Private University. Faculty of Technology
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1959-3056
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Marco Daniel Urey Guzmán
Director at MAPLECRUZ
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8916-3031
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Manuel Vega Almaguer
Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8083-4106
Cuba
José Luis Betancourt Herrera
Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7001-4980
Cuba

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the compressive strength of molded cardboard or molded pulp maples in real time through a computational system, optimizing quality control at MAPLECRUZ. Method: RESIS-APP, a hardware and software system, was designed to measure the mechanical strength of molded cardboard maples, combining pressure sensors, electronic balance and data processing with Arduino and Processing, including a specialized module for the automatic generation of reports. Results: Tests with RESIS-APP revealed variations in compressive strength, identifying products of lower structural quality, automating measurements, reducing human errors and optimizing product validation. Conclusion: The implementation of RESIS-APP provides an effective and accurate tool to improve quality control at MAPLECRUZ, ensuring that the molded paperboard or pulp blocks meet the standards required by customers and reducing claims of insufficient strength.

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Céspedes Jiménez , C. E., Urey Guzmán, M. D., Vega Almaguer, M., & Betancourt Herrera, J. L. (2025). Evaluation of Strengh of Cardboard Maples: Key Parameters and Experimental Validation for MAPLECRUZ SRL. A3manos, 12(24). Retrieved from https://a3manos.uh.cu/index.php/a3manos/article/view/447
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Carlos Elio Céspedes Jiménez , Domingo Savio Private University. Faculty of Technology

Industrial engineer with 16 years of teaching at UTEPSA and UPDS, member of scientific committees, industrial leader, collaborator at QUANTUM Ingeniería, former manager at YFPB Aviación nacionalizada and former candidate for national deputy.

Marco Daniel Urey Guzmán, Director at MAPLECRUZ

Student at NUR University in Systems Engineering (7th semester). He is a mathematics teacher at the Bolivian-British School.

Manuel Vega Almaguer, Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana

Doctor in Technical Sciences (Gornik-Russia 2006), with master's degrees in Strategic Management and Agricultural Machinery, and Mechanical Engineer (Ukraine-1983). He has been a rector, business director, advisor in Angola and Havana, with experience in postgraduate studies and innovation, and has a patent registered in Russia.

José Luis Betancourt Herrera, Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana

PhD in Design, Mechanical Engineer and specialist in Industrial Design, with 38 years of teaching in several countries, high positions in ISDi and experience in design, technology and innovation.

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