Design of a Pedal Powered Hacksaw Machine

Author(s):

Jayesh Patel , Sardar Patel College of Engineering; Satyam Patel, Sardar Patel College Of engineerig; Pratik Soni, Sardar Patel College Of engineerig; Shivam Prajapati, Sardar Patel College Of engineerig; Mihir Patel, Sardar Patel College Of engineerig

Keywords:

Pedal Power, Hacksaw, Reciprocating, Motion

Abstract:

This project work deals with the design and fabrication of a pedal powered hacksaw cutting machine. The aim of this work is to develop a modernized and less stressful operation for cutting wood, metals and plastic materials. It is very useful for cutting PVC materials (pipes) and can be used widely in lather and in furniture making industries. This work can also serve as an exercising machine for fitness while cutting, it uses the principle of a slider crank mechanism which converts the rotary motion of the flywheel to the reciprocating motion of the hacksaw during pedaling. The machine was tested and continued to be very efficient with an ideal mechanical Advantage of 0.5 (less than 1), velocity ratio of 0.65 (less than 1), a power output of 5.72KW and an efficiency of 76.9%, which makes it very adequate and capable for cutting.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV4I1017
Published in	:	Volume : 4, Issue : 1
Publication Date	:	01/08/2017
Page(s)	:	57-59

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