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Pedal Operated Hacksaw

This document discusses calculations for a pedal-operated hacksaw. It describes the relationship between the driver sprocket, driven sprocket, chain, and their radii and tooth ratios. It provides equations to calculate input power based on sprocket speed and torque applied by a human using a pedal arm. The document also provides equations to calculate the cutting force required based on the workpiece's diameter/dimensions, cutting depth, and material shear strength. It states that maximum power required is equal to the maximum cutting force multiplied by the blade velocity.

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Pedal Operated Hacksaw

This document discusses calculations for a pedal-operated hacksaw. It describes the relationship between the driver sprocket, driven sprocket, chain, and their radii and tooth ratios. It provides equations to calculate input power based on sprocket speed and torque applied by a human using a pedal arm. The document also provides equations to calculate the cutting force required based on the workpiece's diameter/dimensions, cutting depth, and material shear strength. It states that maximum power required is equal to the maximum cutting force multiplied by the blade velocity.

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PEDAL OPERATED HACKSAW

Calculations:-
Chain Driver Sprocket

Driven Sprocket
Radius of Driver Sprocket = R1
Radius of Driven Sprocket = R2
No. of teeths on Driver Sprocket = T1
No. of teeths on Driven Sprocket = T2
Pitch of the Chain = P
Teeth Ratio = T1/T2
Velocity Ratio = (T1/T2 = N2/N1)
R1 = P/2 cosec ( 180 / T1 )
R2 = P/2 cosec ( 180 / T2 )
Length of the chain = п (R1 + R2) + 2x + (R1 – R2)2/x
Input Power = 2 п N T / 60
where, N = Sprocket speed in rpm
T = Torque applied by human in Nm
T=Fxr
where, F = Force applied by human in N
r = Length of pedal arm
Now, we can increase the torque by increasing the length of pedal from
its centre.

The cutting force required = п x D x t x τs


where D = Diameter of workpiece
t = Cutting Depth

τs = Shear strength of material


In case of rectangular workpiece,

Fmax = 2 x (B+L) x t x τs
where, B = Breadth of workpiece
L = Length of workpiece
Maximum power required = Fmax x V
where, V = velocity of blade

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