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THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF FOUR WAY

HACKSAW BLADE MACHINE

Rishi Anand1 , Khomesh2 , Shrawan Kumar3 , Alok Verma4

1
UG,Student,Mechanical Department, School of Engg. & IT.MATS UniversityRaipur,Chhattisgarh,India
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UG,Student,,Mechanical Department, School of Engg. & IT.MATS UniversityRaipur,Chhattisgarh,India
3
UG,Student,,Mechanical Department, School of Engg. & IT.MATS UniversityRaipur,Chhattisgarh,India
4
Proff.Mechanical Department, School of Engg. & IT.MATS UniversityRaipur,Chhattisgarh,India

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the concept of four way hacksaw blade machine mainly carried out for production based
industries. Industries are basically meant for production of useful goods and services at low production cost,
Machinery cost and low inventory cost. This project consists of a crank and slider mechanism, linear bushing
.Today in this world every task have been made quicker and fast due to technology advancement but this
advancement also demands huge investment and expenditure, every industry desires to make high productivity rate
maintaining the quality and standard of the product at low average cost. We have developed a model of a machine
reach would be capable of performing different operation simultaneously, and it should be economically effi cient.
These machines can be used in remote places where electricity is regular. It is designed as a portable one which can
be used for cutting in various places. It can be used for operating on materials like thin metals, wood.

Keyword : - Crank and Slider Mechanism, Linear Bushing

1. INTRODUCTION

Four way hacksaw blade machine is basically a cutting device, which cut in four directions at a same time .A
hacksaw is a fine –toothed saw, originally and principally for cutting metal[1] . They can also cut various other
materials, such as plastic, wood and steel etc. In present condition many electrically operated power hacksaw
machines [2] of different companies with different specifications are available for the use in shop floor. These
machines are so precious that they can cut metal bars with minimum time made up of different materials but they
have one and major disadvantage that those are able to cut single piece of bar at a time. For industries to achieve the
mass production, it is necessary to cut metal bars with high rate. So, it is impossible to depend upon conventional
single frame power hacksaw machines and need the improvement in technology and design of such machines.

Four way hacksaw machines over comes all the limitations and drawback of conventional hacksaw machines. It is
also helpful for small scale industries due to its simple working and operating conditions along with its
compatibility, efficiency and affordable price.

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1.1 Problem Identification

Present scenario of industry focuses on the high production rate with less consumption of resources. To achieve this
we need to minimize idle time and machine time per unit. The four way hacksaw blade machine improves those
factors by reducing time per unit to increase the production. In present situation electrical as well as hydraulic
operated machines are used but the output from them is not satisfactory as it has low cutting rate.

1.2 Proposed Methodolog y

In hacksaw like most frame saws, the blade can be mounted with the teeth facing toward or away from the handle ,
resulting in cutting. Action on either the push or pull stroke. In normal use, cutting vertically downwards with work
held in a bench vice, hacksaw blade should be set to be facing forwards. Some frame saws, including fret saws and
piercing saws, have their blades set to be facing the handle because they are used to cut by being pulled dow n
against a horizontal surface, by the help of crank shaft mechanism [3]. The hacksaw blade is connected to the link
bar by the help of linear bushing. The single phase vertical electric motor rigidly placed at the center of wooden
foundation provided. The shaft of motor rotates at 100-130 rpm with the power 2HP. The circular disc is mounted
on the shaft of motor with the help of key and key slot arrangement. The eccentric point on the plane of disc is
provided such that the desired cutting stroke is achieved (around 4-5 inches). One end of each connecting rod is
pivoted at this eccentric point by the use of suitable bearing. Another end of each rod is connected to the hacksaw
blade fame with the help of linear bushing to get vertical and horizontal Degree of Freedom of rotation for the
proper cutting operation. The hacksaw frame slides on the guide ways provided. When motor is ON and disc st arts
rotating, due to the reciprocating motion of hacksaw frame the metal rod is cut which is firmly fixed in vise. The
automatic feeding of coolant is provided to reduce heat generated due to friction which also avoids the jerk [4].

2. COMPONENTS USED

1. Wooden Frame Base

2. Electric Motor
3. Disc
4. Four Hacksaw Blade
5. Four Guide Ways
6. Connecting Rods
7. Bearings
8. Bushing
9. Holder (for grabbing the cutting material)
10. Electric Wire

CAD Model of Machine

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3. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

The vast review of literature will help to understand the concepts, theorems and different factors affecting the
performance of machine.

3.1 Theoretical Analysis of Multi-way Power Hacksaw Machine

Kshirsagar Prashant R, Rathod Nayan,Rahate Prashant P,Halaye Prashant P, April 2015 :

In his research paper stated that it consist of single phase vertical electric motor rigidly placed at the center of
metallic foundation provided. The shaft of motor rotates at 90-100 rpm with the power 2HP. The circular disc is
mounted on the shaft of motor with the help of key and key slot arrangement .

3.2 Design & Fabrication of Human Powered Multi-Purpose Machine

Rakesh Ambade,Amit Sartabe,Meghraj Arekar,Vaibhav Khachane,Prajakta Gawali,April 2015:

In their paper states that it consist the pedal powered machine setup , has a simple mechanism operate with chain
and sprocket arrangement. The chain is placed on the teeth of the wheel and pinion. The shaft is mounted on
pedestal bearings. First mechanical linkage is removed by removing nut and bolts and v belt drive drilling
attachment.

3.3 Design and Fabrication of Automated Hacksaw Machine

D.V.Sabariananda,V.Siddhartha,B.Sushil Krishnana,T.Mohanraj, April 2014:

It is known that conventional power hacksaw machine can be replaced with automated power Hacksaw
machine.Automated power hacksaw machine gives high productivity in short time period in comparison with the
conventional power hacksaw machines. The major advantage of this machine is intervention of labor is reduced to
maximum level. In this rapid emerging industrial section the use of power Hacksaw machine is wide, time and labor
plays a major role in production process .

3.4 Material Selection and Testing of Hacksaw Blade Based on Mechanical properties

Nitinchandra R. Patel, Md. A. Vasanwala, Balkrushna B.Jani, Miteshkumar D. Rathwa, Ravi A. Thakkar,June 2013

In his research paper “Material selection and testing of hacksaw blade based on mechanical properties” stated that
the appropriate saw blade must be selected for better operation and fine cutting by selecting number of teeth per
inch. There are four types of blades based on material nnamely High Carbon steel, Alloy Steel, Bi-metallic strip and
High speed steel blades. Out of these four the best suitable for cutting hard materials like Mild steel bar and
Aluminum is Bi-metallic blade on the basis of Properties of materials, Wear resistance and Cutting performance.

4. CONCLUSIONS

Thus a low cost and simple design four way hacksaw blade machine reduces the human effort and hence we don’t
need spend too much time to cut the material logs. This simple design of conventional design which can enhance
day today household needs and daily day to day purposes and it can be also used in for industrial applications to
make high productivity.

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5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to PROF. ALOK VERMA (Department of Mechanical
Engineering) of School of Engg. & IT, MATS University,Raipur,C.G for devoting much of his precious and
valuable time during the entire research work and for offering numerous suggestions and encouragement thus
making this paper possible.

Rishi Anand (MU12BEME055)

Khomesh (MU12BEME068)
Shrawan Kumar (MU12BEME031)

6. REFERENCES

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