The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish

• Author(s): Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue; Julian Carl A. Barias; King Dexter V. Dionisio; Eugie Mhel D. Toralba
• Paper ID: 1719660
• Page: 1674-1685
• Published Date: 18-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 10 Issue 1 July-2026

Abstract

This research project seeks to resolve issues in milkfish processing through the design, improvement, and fabrication of a specialized machine. The primary objective is to develop a milkfish processing machine capable of reducing processing time and meat loss relative to manual methods, while also enhancing the capabilities of existing deboning machines. This study employed survey questionnaires and direct observation with 13 fish vendors in Barangay Mayondon and Bayog to gather data on the time involved in separating skin and meat. Subsequently, machine testing was carried out at Laguna University, utilizing 15 milkfish samples ranging from 300 to 800 grams in weight and 30cm to 45cm in length for both skin separation and deboning evaluations. With an overall efficiency of 88.33%, the machine features an automatic skin separator that cuts processing time by over 50% and reduces meat loss by roughly two-thirds. The semi-automatic deboner processes over 128.8 kg/hour with a 51.37% yield and low 12.186% bone content. High customer satisfaction (92.3%, "Excellent") further indicates strong market potential. The Development in Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish represent significant progress in milkfish processing, leading to notable enhancements in efficiency, yield, product quality, and overall customer satisfaction.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue, Julian Carl A. Barias, King Dexter V. Dionisio, Eugie Mhel D. Toralba "The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 1674-1685

IEEE:
Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue, Julian Carl A. Barias, King Dexter V. Dionisio, Eugie Mhel D. Toralba "The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026

APA:
Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue, Julian Carl A. Barias, King Dexter V. Dionisio, Eugie Mhel D. Toralba (2026). The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1).

MLA:
Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue, Julian Carl A. Barias, King Dexter V. Dionisio, Eugie Mhel D. Toralba "The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026.

BibTeX

@article{1719660,
author = {Raymund Gabriel B. Elasigue, Julian Carl A. Barias, King Dexter V. Dionisio, Eugie Mhel D. Toralba},
title = {The Development of Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {1674-1685},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719660.pdf},
abstract = {This research project seeks to resolve issues in milkfish processing through the design, improvement, and fabrication of a specialized machine. The primary objective is to develop a milkfish processing machine capable of reducing processing time and meat loss relative to manual methods, while also enhancing the capabilities of existing deboning machines. This study employed survey questionnaires and direct observation with 13 fish vendors in Barangay Mayondon and Bayog to gather data on the time involved in separating skin and meat. Subsequently, machine testing was carried out at Laguna University, utilizing 15 milkfish samples ranging from 300 to 800 grams in weight and 30cm to 45cm in length for both skin separation and deboning evaluations. With an overall efficiency of 88.33%, the machine features an automatic skin separator that cuts processing time by over 50% and reduces meat loss by roughly two-thirds. The semi-automatic deboner processes over 128.8 kg/hour with a 51.37% yield and low 12.186% bone content. High customer satisfaction (92.3%, "Excellent") further indicates strong market potential. The Development in Semi-Automatic Deboning Processing Machine for Stuffed Milkfish represent significant progress in milkfish processing, leading to notable enhancements in efficiency, yield, product quality, and overall customer satisfaction.},
month = {July}
}