PNEUMATIC CONTROLLED BAR FEEDING MECHANISM

ABSTRACT

Material feed and placement mechanisms for a steel cutting machine result in a power saving and
accurate clamping device. A work piece is moved into cutting position and clamped in place by
the feed mechanism. After being cut by the cutting machine, the cut piece is slowly laid down by
the placement mechanism. Not only can noise and vibration be eliminated, but also the safety of
workers is improved, and machine life is extended.

INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
The automatic bar feeding mechanism in the hacksaw machine. The bar is feed on the machine.
When the machine is switched ON. A bar is automatically feed in the machine in ensure
uniform length. When a number of pieces of same length are to be cut in this machine. The
power operated hacksaws use on electric motor precutting metals by providing reciprocating
motion to the through on eccentric. For this mechanical construction. We purchased components
and after suitable modification and machining some parts. We have assembled them in addition
to this we have provided some additional features in our machine as part of our project work.
They are as follows a coolant pump coupled with main shaft which automatically supplies
coolant whenever the machine is switched on a bar stops attachment to ensure uniformity in
length when a number of pieces of same length are to be cut.
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WORKING PRINCIPLE
When the hand operated lever is moved into forward position, then clamping cylinder 1 and 2
was released the clamping position and meanwhile feeding cylinder was moved backward. The
lever moved into backward position then clamping cylinder hold the rod and after few second
later feeding cylinder moves toward the forward. By using the stopper screw, we can adjust the
length of the rod. So we can cut the rod by using power hacksaw machine.
CONSTRUCTION
We are detail discuss about the construction of bar feeding mechanism as given
below.
BASE
It is made up of mild steel. It is used to fix all other components.

MOVEABLE V - BLOCK
After release the clamping cylinder 1 &2, then feeding cylinder moves the backward
position along with them movable V- block . It is made up of mild steel.
FIXED V- BLOCK
There are two fixed V- Block in bar feeder. One is fixed on left side and another
one is on right side. Both the block support the work piece. It is made up of mild steel.

GUIDE ROD :
It is used to guide the movable V-Block. It is made up of mild steel with good
surface finishing.

BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR POWER SUPPLY

ADVANTAGES
The Pneumatic arm is more efficient in the technical field
Quick response is achieved
Simple in constructions
Easy to maintain and repair
Cost of the unit is less when compared to other robotics
No fire hazard problem due to over loading

 Comparatively the operation cost is less

The operation of arm is faster because the media to operate is air
Continuous operation is possible without stopping.
LIMITATIONS:
High torque cannot be obtained.
Load Carrying capacity of this unit is not very high (3 5 kg/s)
Silencer may be used, to reduce the noise of compressed air

APPLICATIONS

Four wheeler vehicles etc.