University of Management and Technology

Sialkot Campus
Mechanics of Machines
ASSIGNMENT#03
Course Code : ME 222 Max Time : 10 days
Program : BSME (Batch 5) Section :A
Resource Person: Engr. Zia Ullah Arif Total Marks : 10
Submission date: 15-June-2020

Flywheel’s design for punching press operation

Note: You can assume the data (design variables) while designing flywheel (as design is all about correct
assumption so that one can design objects within the given range of objective variables). Furthermore, compile
a comprehensive report with proper introduction, methodology, calculations and conclusions (pdf or doc
format). Results can be different based on your design assumption. Hence, avoid copying as it will result in
deduction of marks.
1.  A flywheel is the bulky rotating mass that is placed between the driven machine and the power source to act
as an energy reservoir. It acts as an energy storage element when the demand for energy is less and delivers
it when the demand for energy is high. The current problem’s objective is to design (analytical) of arm type
of flywheel which is used for punching press operation as shown in figure below. With regard to the design
of flywheel, it is required to decide the mean diameter of the flywheel rim which depends upon two factors
such as the limiting value of the peripheral velocity of the flywheel and availability of space. However, the
design problem is to be formulated for a punching machine that has to make holes of 30 holes/minute in a
steel plate of 18mm thickness with space limitation that is the diameter of the flywheel should not exceed
1000mm.
a) The design should not exceed the coefficient of fluctuation of speed from 0.11.
b) The mean speed of flywheel (N) should be less than or equal to 275 rpm.
c) Mass of flywheel should not exceed 255 kg.
d) The material of flywheel has to be grey cast iron with a density of 7100 kg/m3.

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