MAJOR PROJECT

MOTORIZED 4-WAY
HACKSAW

BY –
Tanmay walunjkar
Shripad Veer
Abhishek Jagtap
Harshal Mujumale
Problem Statement
The project aimed to design and develop a motorized 4-way hacksaw to automate
cutting tasks in various industries. The hacksaw needed to be efficient, precise,
and capable of cutting multiple materials.
CONCEPT AND WORKING
• Converting rotating power from motor into reciprocating motion of
hacksaws.

• To use the power from the electrical motor transmitted to the connecting
rod attached to each of 4 hacksaws causing it to reciprocate with respect
to the workpiece.

WORKING
The circular disc is mounted on the shaft of motor with the help of key and key
slot arrangement. The eccentric point on the plane of disc is provided such
that the desired cutting stroke is achieved One end of each connecting rod is
pivoted at this eccentric point by the use of suitable bearing. Another end of
each rod is connected to the hacksaw blade fame with the help of linear
bushing to get vertical and horizontal Degree of Freedom of rotation for the
proper cutting operation. The layout of the system is given in the diagram
below. The hacksaw frame slides on the guide ways provided. When motor is
ON and disc starts rotating, due to the reciprocating motion of hacksaw frame
the metal rod is cut which is firmly fixed in vice.

MOTOR>CONNECTING ROD>HACKSAW
OJECTIVE AND SCOPE
Objective

To create a motorized 4-way hacksaw that improves productivity, reduces manual effort, and provides
accurate cutting results.

Scope

The project involved designing the mechanical and electrical components, fabricating the prototype,
and testing it for functionality and performance.

Key Features

- Motorized cutting in four directions

- Adjustable speed and cutting depth

- Suitable for various materials

LITERATURE STUDY
The objective of the paper is using the conventional Theoretical Analysis Of Four Way Hacksaw Blade Machine Rishi
Anand, Khomesh, Shrawan Kumar, Alok Verma,April 2016 : In this paper presents the concept of four way hacksaw
blade machine mainly carried out for production based industries. Industries are basically meant for production of
useful goods and services at low production cost, Machinery cost and low inventory cost. Knowledge about
developed a model of a machine reach would be capable of performing different operation simultaneously, and it
should be economically efficient. These machines can be used in remote places where electricity is regular. It is
designed as a portable one which can be used for cutting in various places. It can be used for operating on materials
like thin metals, wood.

 R. Subash, K Samuel Jayakaran (2014) :- In this paper author has designed pedal operated hacksaw machine which
can be used for industrial applications and households needs in which no specific input energy or power is needed.
This project consist of sprocket arrangement, crank and slider mechanism, and chain drive. In the mechanism, chain
derive is directly connected to the mechanical process which plays a vital role. The main aim is to reduce the human
effort for machining various materials such as wooden blocks, steel, PVC, etc.

 Prof. Nitinchandra, R. Patel, Ravi Thakkar:- In his paper “Material Selection And Testing Of hacksaw Blade Based On
Mechanical Properties” stated that the appropriate saw blade must be selected for better operation and fine cutting
by selecting number of teeth per inch.
• There are four blades based on materials namely listed below:-
•  High Carbon Steel
•  Alloy Steel
•  Bi-Metallic Strip
•  High Speed Steel
• Out of this four best suitable for cutting hard materials like mild steel bar and aluminum is bimetallic blade on the
basis of properties of materials, wear resistance and cutting performance.
 Components
The key component of the
A powerful motor provides
motorized 4-way hacksaw is
the necessary torque and
a durable and sharp hacksaw
speed to drive the cutting
blade capable of cutting
motion in all four directions,
through different materials
ensuring efficient and
with ease.
precise cutting.

Hacksaw Blade Motor

The Vise will help to A user-friendly control panel

hold the cutting allows operators to adjust the
workpiece during cutting speed, cutting depth,
operation and direction, providing
flexibility and ease of use.

VISE Control Panel

Fabrication and Assembly
1 Component Procurement

Acquiring all necessary components, ensuring their quality, and gathering materials for the
fabrication process.

2 Fabrication

Manufacturing individual parts using precision machinery, following design specifications, and
ensuring proper fitting and alignment.

3 Assembly

Putting together all fabricated parts, connecting electrical components, and testing the
functionality of the motorized 4-way hacksaw.
Applications
• In small scale industries of manufacturing and fabrication
• In colleges and professional workshops etc.
Advantages And Diadvantages

 ADVANTAGES
• Four Blades can operate at the same time. Hence saves
time.
• Saves labour required.
• Increases productivity
• Easy machinery used.
• Multi task can be done in very short time.
 DISADVANTAGES
• More number of moving
parts.
• Must be handled with care
• The loading and unloading of the work pieces must be done manually.
Speed variation required for cutting the different metal.
Conclusion
The motorized 4-way hacksaw is a significant advancement in cutting
technology. It improves productivity, accuracy, and ease of use for operators,
making it an invaluable tool in various industries.
 CAD DRAWING
• 3D View • Top View
• LHS VIEW