Experimental and Analysis of Welding Electrode Wire Straightening and Cutting Machine
Experimental and Analysis of Welding Electrode Wire Straightening and Cutting Machine
Experimental and Analysis of Welding Electrode Wire Straightening and Cutting Machine
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S.K.Karthikeyan
Assistant professor, Kongunadu College of engineering and technology, Thottiam, Trichy, Tamilnadu, india
V.Selvam
Assistant professor, Kongunadu College of engineering and technology, Thottiam, Trichy, Tamilnadu, india
Abstract - A cutting machine for manufacturing wire-like rods, particularly for electrodes for welding. It comprises at
least one advancement assembly adapted to receive and produce the advancement of a wire- like product at a preset
advancement speed from an inlet to at least one cutting assembly which is adapted to cut the wire- like product into rods
of preset lengths. The cutting assembly being interposed, along the advancement line of the wire- like product between the
advancement assembly and at least one assembly for collecting the rods the cutting assembly comprising at least two
rotating shears of the motorized type with rotation axes which are parallel and mutually opposite with respect to the
advancement line of the wire-like product. Synchronization means being further comprised which are associated with the
cutting assembly and with the advancement assembly for the adjustment of the tangential speed of the reciprocating
shears. This project deals with increasing the production rate of the machine from 100rods/minute to 200rods/minute and
reducing the down time of production.
I. INTRODUCTION
Wire Straightening and Cutting Machines (WSCM) are widely used to extend wires from a roll or coil in
order to straight and to cut. These machines are offered with extensive features requiring diverse applications. Some
machines are configured for straightening and cutting all kinds of cold drawing wires and other nonferrous metal
wires. They may cut the wire as per requirements in the required dimension and thereafter, work continuously.
These machines are complied with three different processes such as feeding, straightening and cutting off.
These machines are available with various features such as different diameter size wires for straightening, different
cutting lengths and standard multi-power motor for both straightening and cutting of wires. The straightening is
carried out in order to ensure the straightness of a rod work piece as well as to redistribute or reduce the residual
stress in the material. The straightening is carried out in two ways either by means of using killing rollers or by
means of using the spinner arrangement. From this two techniques the killing rollers arrangement is generally
preferred when the length of the wire is high and it generally uses a reverse bending process. The object is to cause
the wire to reversibly flex beyond its elastic limit as it traverses through the straightening rolls. The spinner
arrangement is preferred for short length wires. The apparatus comprising a rotary member having a passage through
which the material is guided. The removal of the twist enables the cutting head to cut the wire exactly to the
predefined length.
Speed 2880rpm
with the flywheel provided with a cam arrangement which in turn provides the reciprocating motion of the cutter
block. The tool holder with the tool moves down and cuts the wire to the predefined length.
2.5 MODIFICATION OF CUTTING TOOL
Since the cutting speed increase the cutting tool should be designed to withstand high speed range. HSS or
high carbon steel continues to be the best and cheapest. The advantage of HSS over carbide is its strength to
withstand cutting forces and the low cost of the tools. From the tool life point of view, HSS performs very well at
intermittent cutting applications.
But the greatest limitation of HSS is that its usable cutting speed range is far lower when compared to
Carbide. Whereas tungsten carbide cutting tool possess high hardness over a wide range of temperatures, high
thermal conductivity, high Young's modulus making them effective tool. Typical cutting speeds for high speed steel
ranges from 10 - 60 m/min where as for tungsten carbide it ranges form 100 - 250 when coated.
Fig. No2.8 Modified views of tool holder Fig. No 2.9 Orthographic views of cutter block Fig. No 2.10 Orthographic view of 200 pieces
The term is also commonly applied in industrial environments in relation to failures in industrial production
equipment. Some facilities measure the downtime incurred during a work shift, or during a 12 or 24-hour period.
Another common practice having an operational, electrical or mechanical origin.
This machine is normally used for straightening and cutting wires of fixed diameters. But in some cases if
wires of various diameters have to be manufactured some modifications are needed. Generally modifications are
done on the feed roller, spinner and straightening unit. In order to reduce time for these modifications the design of
the spinner base is changed. In the previously existing design the spinner is provided with bolt and nut arrangement
which is found to be time consuming to replace. The spinner base is modified with an arrangement in the form of
rack. The spinner base slides along the fixed base and is locked with bolt on one side.
III. MODIFICATION OF SPINNER ASSEMBLY
Fig. No 3.1 Modified spinner base Fig. No 3.2 Modified view of spinner assembly
Fig. No 3.3 Modified view of spinner assembly base Fig. No 3.4 Front view
of spinner base assembly
A contactor is an electric controlled switch used for switching a power circuit, similar to a relay except with
higher current ratings. A contactor by a circuit which has a much lower power level than a switched circuit.
Contactor come in many forms with varying capacities and features. Unlike a circuit breaker, a contractor is not
intended to interrupt a sort circuit current. Contactors range from having a breaking current of several amperes to
thousands of amperes and 24 VDC to many kilovolts. The physical size of contactors ranges from a device small
enough to pick up with one hand, to large devices.
4.1.4 OVER LOAD RELAYS
Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal (with complete electrical
isolation between control and controlled circuits) or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal. When
an electric current is passed through the coil it generates a magnetic field that activates the armature, and the
consequent movement of the movable contact either makes or breaks a connection with a fixed contact.
4.1.5 SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLY
A switched mode power supply is an electronic power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to
convert electric power efficiently. Like other power supplies, an SMPS transfer power from a source, like mains
power, to a load, while converting voltage and current characteristics. Voltage regulation is achieved by varying the
ratio of on-to-off time. Switching regulators are used as replacement for linear regulators when higher efficiency,
smaller size or lighter weight is required.
Fig. No 4.4 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM WITH LOAD CELL AND TRIP ARRANGEMENT
V. CALCULATIONS
5.1 FOR 7.5HP MOTOR
FOR SPINNER ASSEMBLY:
Belt type - Flat belt,
Diameter of Driver (D1) - 183mm,
Diameter of Driven (D2) - 60mm (maximum) - 70mm (minimum)
Speed of the Driver (N1) – 2880rpm
Speed of the Driven (N2) – Speed at which the spinner rotates=?
=
N2 = 8784 rpm
=
N4 = 1430rpm.
The driven pulley is connected to the gear box assembly provided inside with worm gear assembly and having a
gear ratio of 5:1.The power is transmitted to the roller through a chain and sprocket arrangement
5.3 GEAR BOX
Gear box ratio – 5:1
Number of teeth on the driver sprocket (n1) – 30 teeth
Number of teeth on the driven sprocket (n2) – 21 teeth
Pitch of the chain – 12mm
Therefore effective diameter of the driver (D5) = = = 114.80mm
=
Speed of the driven sprocket N6 = 389rpm
5.4 THEORETICAL FEED RATE
Number of pieces per cut = 200pieces
Length of a piece = 350mm
Therefore feed rate = (200×350) = 70meters/minute
VII. CONCLUSION
Thus, by making some necessary modifications the productivity of the machine has been increased. In addition to
this for decreasing the downtime while using base design that increases the productivity. In order to get the accuracy
in the quantity in the collecting unit a load cell arrangement is suggested as per the circuit diagram mentioned
different diameter wires, suggestion has been made for the modification of spinner
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