Automated Punching Machine

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVE:

1. To reduce the job setting ,marking and punching time

2. To reduce the labour cost by providing automatic job feeding and punching machine.

DEFINITION OF PROBLEM:

In conventional punching machine, the job is to marked before punching operation and set the
alignment of the work piece with the punch tool. Moreover the job is feeded manually for every
punch holes. Due to the above reasons, the entire process takes more time for series of punching
hole operations. In this geneva wheel intermittent drive, the job is feeding automatically during
the return stroke of punching operation.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

 Operation is very smooth and in this system we can get more output by applying less
effort.
 Simple construction by introducing geneva wheel disc drive transmission.
 The job is feeded automatically.
 Low cost automation
 Less maintenance

PRECAUTION BEFORE SELECTION OF THE PROJECT

Before rushing out of buy the material for the component, first determine thesize of the punch
required for punching operation .. Obviously the first thing to look at is how punching is done on
the job . Whether the punch tool having an easier provisions to make hole against the job or what
extent we modify this. If the job is having easier provision to feed under the punching tool
against the Geneva mechanism and job feeding roller.
 PROJECT PLANNING
CONCEPT OF THE PROJECT

Before starting every project its planning is to be done. In planning functions are life the
functions of nerves in our body. planning a project is a very important task and should be taken
up with great care as the efficiency of the whole project largely depends upon its planning, while
planning a project each and every details should be worked out in anticipation should be
carefully consideredwith all the relative provisions aspects.

PROJECT CAPACITY

The capacity of the project must be decided considering theamount of money which can be
invested. The availability of materialand machines and usefulness of the project.

DESIGN AND DRAWING

Having decided about the project to be manufactured at must be designed. Design work should
be done very considering all the relevantfactors. After design the project detailed drawing are
prepared. DetailedSpecification for raw material and finished products should be
decidedCarefully along with the specification of the machine required for themanufacture.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The list of material required for manufacture is prepared from the drawing. The list is known as
“Bill of materials”. Availability ofthese materials is surveyed and purchased from the market.

OPERATION PLANNING

Next work of planning is to “select the best method” manufacturethe product, so that the wastage
of materials, labour, machines and time can be eliminated by considering various methods. The
best method is to be selected for fabrication and other works.
 CONSTRUCTION
This project consists of

1) 12 VDC Motor with built in speed reduction gear box

2) Chain drive mechanism

3) Job feeding rollers

4) Main shaft with Plummer block support

5) Geneva wheel mechanism

6) Crank wheel

7) Punching tool.

8) Bolts & Screws

WORKING PRINCIPLE

In this auto roll punching machine consists of two sections. One sections is automatic metal sheet
feeding mechanism and the second section is conversion of rotary motion into linear
reciprocating motion of punching tool . The first section consists of geneva wheel disc keyed
with a shaft at one end and the other end is connected with chain sprocket wheel. This geneva
wheel shaft is supported on two Plummer block bearings. This sprocket wheel transmit the rotary
motion from the Geneva wheel to the metal sheet feeding rollers through a chain drive. Hence
when the geneva wheel is rotated , the metal sheet also moved for punching operation.

connecting the crank wheel through the connecting rod .The metal sheet is feeded automatically
by the rotation of geneva wheel.

When the switch is ON , the motor rotates the crank wheel. Hence the punching slide with
punching tool moved up and down and make a punch on the metal sheet. The crank wheel face
have a pin which touches the slot in the geneva wheel and also rotates (indexing) the geneva
wheel .Due to the rotation or indexing of geneva wheel , the metal sheet feeding rollers are
rotated through the chain drive mechanism and hence the metal sheet is feeded automatically.

FEATURES OF AUTO PUNCHING MACHINE

1. It is compact in size
2. It can be move
3. electrical power consumption is less
4. It can be utilized at our work shop
5. It is simple in construction
6. Low cost
7. Less weight and easy to handle
8. It reduces the man power
9. It is compact in size.

SAFETY,CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Before using the machine, some of the points to be noted for safety purpose,

1. Before starting the operation, check the following items

(1) Check the mechanism for proper operation .

(2) Check the alignment of chain drives, job feed rollers and bearing in the unit.

(3) Don’t insert the any material or object between the during operation of punching.

(4) Check the lubrication of chain drive in the unit.

(5) Handle carefully while punching the work .

 ADVANTAGES

1. Compared to hydraulic and ,pneumatic system, it is economical.

2. No extra skill is required for operating this system.
3. Operation is very smooth and in this system we can get more output by applying less effort.

APPLICATIONS
It is very much useful for making series of holes of same diameter and constant pitch. Thus it can
be useful for punching application.

LIST OF MATERIALS
COMPONENTS USED FOR AUTO ROLL PUNCHING MACHINE

S.No COMPONENTS USED MATERIAL SIZE QUANTITY

1 M.S.FABRICATED MILD STEEL 500X750X30 1
STAND(SQUARE 0 MM
TUBE) 25MM (WXHXD)
2 24 VDC MOTOR ALUMINIUM 10 KG 1
TORQUE
3 CRANK DISC PLATE MILD STEEL 150MM DIA 1
8MM THICKNESS
4 GENEVA WHEEL DISC MILD STEEL 150MM DIA 1
8MM THICKNESS
5 PLUMMER BLOCK CASTING 20MM DIA 2 PAIRS
BEARING BODY(COVER)
6 PAINT ENAMEL 500 ML 1

7 CONNECTING ROD MILD STEEL 25MM X 1

6MMX 1200
WXTXL
8 CHAIN WITH CARBON 1600MMX 1 SET
SPROCKET
 9 JOB FEED ROLLERS MILD STEEL 25MM DIAX 2
250MM
10 PUNCH TOOL HARDENED MILD 6MM DIA 1
STEEL
11 METAL PRIMER PAINT ½ LITRE 1

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

The various type of punching machines are used for punching the material.This is also one of the
automatic job feeding and punching which is now operated through the geneva mechanism .The
operation and mechanism of this unit and its function have been studied. At the end, the machine
is assembled. This machine is more advantages ofother types of punching machines since it has
more easier to operate comfortable automatic job feeding arrangement and also less time
consumption, easy handling etc.
 CONCLUSION

We make this project entirely different from other projects. Since concepts involved in our
project is entirely different that a single unit is used to various purposes, which is not developed
by any of other team members.

By doing this project we gained the knowledge of various mechanism, drives ,fabrication with
welding and how it can be effectively used to generate the punching on the job.

It is concluded that any system can be operated with the help of mechanism. We have
successfully completed the project work on using punching machine at our college.

By doing this project work, we understood the working principle and uses of DC Motor, Geneva
mechanism, rollers, chain drives etc., Once again we express our sincere thanks to our staff
members.