Apparatus and method of manufacturing lasagna pasta strips

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for manufacturing multiple lasagna pasta strips having rippled edges using an automated extrusion system. An extruder mixes and kneads dough and feeds it into a distribution manifold having multiple chambers, each equipped with an independently actuated valve and corresponding die inserts. The dies form lasagna strips with rippled longitudinal edges as the dough is extruded. Downstream sensors measure extrusion rate and droop distance while a vision system observes the ripple geometry. A control module including may include an AI processor configured to analyze sensor and image data to evaluate ripple amplitude, wavelength, and uniformity and automatically adjusts extrusion rate, chamber pressure, and valve position to maintain consistent shape quality. The AI module may be further configured to record historical production data and adaptively refines baseline operating parameters for subsequent runs, enabling uniform, high-throughput production of rippled-edge lasagna suitable for automated tray assembly lines.

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