Conceptual Design of a Portable Automatic 5.56 mm Cartridge Case Counter to Support Ammunition Warehouse Operational Readiness at Gudmurah Paldam XII/Tpr

Syamsul Arif; Yayat Ruyat; Y.H Yogaswara

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v5i5.86

Authors

Syamsul Arif Indonesia Defense University
Yayat Ruyat Indonesia Defense University
Y.H Yogaswara Indonesia Defense University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v5i5.86

Keywords:

Ammunition Warehouse, Automatic Cartridge Case Counter, 5.56 Mm Ammunition, Conceptual Design, Rotary Feeder

Abstract

This study formulates a conceptual design of a portable automatic 5.56 mm cartridge case counting device to support ammunition warehouse accountability and operational readiness at Gudmurah Paldam XII/Tpr. The study is motivated by operational problems after shooting exercises, where weighing-based counting may produce discrepancies because cartridge cases are estimated from total mass rather than counted individually. This research applies an engineering design approach consisting of operational need identification, functional analysis, three-dimensional part modeling, and system integration planning. The proposed concept integrates a hopper, rotary feeder, cartridge guide channel, infrared detection area, microcontroller, LCD display, power switch, and portable casing. The design provides a preliminary technical solution for future prototype fabrication and empirical testing.

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