High Speed Portable Pipe Cutting Machine

SYNOPSIS

1. Title of the project : High Speed Portable Pipe Cutting Machine

Introduction:
The above sequence if observed has the human intervention through out the process is
necessary and more over the process of bar cutting does not add to the value of the
product hence can be treated to be an idle time.
Thus there is an attempt in the form of continuous cutting off machine to reduce the idle
time to a minimal value. In the machine once the bar stock is fed to the stopper the
machine automatically feeds the cutter to the work piece until it is cut to the required
length during the cutting stroke and during the return stroke the bar will automatically fed
to the stopper by the machine itself , and so also the clamping of bar stock during cutting
stroke and de-clamping being done by the machine itself.
The sequence of operation is as follows:
1.Feed bar stock to stopper that is set according to length of work piece to be cut.
2. Clamp the bar stock
3. Feed the cutter blade to cut the required length.
4, Retract the cutter
6. De-clamp the work piece.procedure repeated

Figure 1.Conventional cutting machine

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Solution :
The solution to the above problem is the development of a low cost automation based
machine using a proximity sensor to sense the job feeding ( for semi-auto model feeding
the job to length is manual) . ..further clamping , cutter feed , cutter retraction , de-clamp
operations are automatic and fast

Working :
The sequence of operation for the machine is as follows:
1. Feed job to length.
2.Proximity sensor senses the job,..circuit is ON
3. Clamp cylinder operates to clamp the job
4. Cutter feed cylinder operates to feed cutter in downward direction to cut the job.feed rate is
adjusted using flow control valve.
5. Press PUSH BUTTON----Sensor is by-passed this makes circuit OFF
6. Clamp cylinder reverses stroke ---job is de-clamped
7. Cutter feed cylinder reverses ..return strokes are faster to save idle time.
8. Feed job again ..continue steps 1 to 7

Constructional Features :
1. Cutter motor and cutter head : Cutter motor is 100 watt motor variable speed 0 to 8000
rpm ..with a standard 1:3 ratio gear head thus output speed of cutter will be 2600 to 0.
2. Linear slide and cutter feed arrangement: Linear slide comprises of two linear motion
bearings on wither side with guide bars and set op helical compression springs. The feeding
action is done by a double acting pneumatic cylinder .speed of the piston in forward direction
ie, the cutter feed is controlled flow gradual cutting action using a flow control valve in
circuit.,where as the return stroke is standard ( fast action). Springs are provided for fast return
of the cutter head to original position.
3. Job clamping and guide arrangement: Job is guided in the job guide where as the clamping
is achieved using a set of clamps namely , the set- clamp ( adjustable to accommodate different

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size of job) .where as the movable jaw is connected to another pneumatic cylinder which is
operated in tadem to the cutter feed cylinder.
4. Job Feeding and sensing arrangement : For the semi-automatic version of the machine the
feeding action is manual ie, the job is fed in the job guide manually upto stooper. , the proximity
sensor is used to sense the job. The sensor then actuates the electrical circuit comprising of an
electronic 8-pin relay and push button system..
5. Proximity sensor and electrical circuit
Proximity sensor and the electronic relay circuit is a simple electrical circuit used to sequence the
operations in the circuit , it can also be replaced by an limit switch arrangement.but sensor is
more reliable .the circuit decides the on/off of the 5/2 way direction control valve in the
pneumatic circuit and thereby the clamping/cutting /return action.
6. Pneumatic circuit:
Pneumatic circuit uses two double acting pneumatic cylinders , one 5/2 way direction control
valve and one flow control valve., functions of the above components have already being
explained above.
5.

Objectives:

The objectives of this project are,

The concept of group project was included in our engineering syllabus with the view to
inculcate within us the application ability of the theoretical concept of design and production
engineering to practical problems . So also to help us to learn to work more as a team rather than
an individual.
In completing our project titledCONTINUOUS CUTTING OFF MACHINE as per our
time estimate gives us immense pleasure and a feeling of achievement. During the course of
project we encountered numerous problems which we overcame with the able guidance of our
project guide.
This project report presents a brief mention of our efforts . Project work has given us
good exposure to the practical field which in the future is definitely going to help us.

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Figure 2. Pipe Cutting Machine

Schematic diagram:
The arrangement of the components and other mechanical elements are illustrated
by the following schematic diagram.