Design And Fabriction of Automatic Hose Cutting Machine

1st Dr .Feroz Ali L

Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Sri Krishna College Engineering and
Technology
Coimbatore, India

2nd Sri Hari. P 3rd Suriya Prakash. T 4th Vishnu Doss. G

Department of Mechatronics Department of Mechatronics Department of Mechatronics
Engineering Engineering Engineering
Sri Krishna College Engineering and Sri Krishna College Engineering and Sri Krishna College Engineering and
Technology Technology Technology
Coimbatore, India Coimbatore, India Coimbatore, India

Abstract - This project focuses on the design and fabrication of sustainable manufacturing practices. Hose loading process
an automatic hose-cutting machine that aims to improve the begins with the operator loading a roll or length of hose onto
efficiency and accuracy of hose cutting operations in industries. the machine. The hose may be pre-marked or measured to
The machine is designed to automatically cut hoses of different indicate where the cuts need to be made. Hose Positioning Once
lengths and diameters using a computer-controlled system. The the hose is loaded, the machine's conveyor or feeding system
cutting operation is achieved through the use of a high-speed positions the hose correctly for cutting. Sensors may be used to
rotating blade that is controlled by a stepper motor. The detect the starting point and guide the hose into the cutting area
machine is also equipped with sensors that detect the length of with precision. Measurement and Calibration the automatic
the hose and adjust the cutting position accordingly. The hose cutting machine is equipped with sophisticated
fabrication of the machine involves the use of high-quality measurement systems, such as laser or ultrasonic sensors.
materials and components that are selected based on their These sensors accurately measure the length of the hose to
durability and performance. The machine is expected to reduce ensure precise cutting. Cutting Mechanism the automatic hose
the time and labor required for hose cutting operations, increase cutting machine employs a cutting mechanism, which may
the accuracy of cuts, and improve the overall productivity of include a blade, rotary knife, or laser cutter. The specific cutting
the industry. mechanism depends on the type of hose and its material
properties. For example, softer materials may require a blade
Keywords—Automatic Cutting, Controlled system, Hose, cutter, while more rigid hoses may be cut with a laser or rotary
Sensors. knife. Precise Cutting: With the CNC program in place, the
cutting mechanism executes precise cuts according to the
specified measurements and angles. The machine maintains a
I. INTRODUCTION
constant feed rate to achieve uniformity across multiple hose
Hoses play an indispensable role in industries like automotive, pieces. Material Collection and Stacking: After the cutting
aerospace, hydraulics, and beyond. The quality and precision process is complete, the machine's conveyor system or robotic
of hose cutting directly impact the performance and reliability arms collect the cut hose pieces and stack them in an organized
of the final products. Over time, manufacturers have sought manner for further processing or packaging. Repeatable
ways to improve cutting methods, from manual techniques to Automation: The automatic hose cutting machine is designed
the integration of semi-automated processes. Today, the for repetitive and continuous operation. Once the initial setup
Automatic Hose Cutting Machine stands as a pinnacle of and programming are complete, the machine can continuously
progress, revolutionizing hose production with its advanced cut hoses with the same precision and accuracy, minimizing
automation and cutting-edge capabilities. Automatic hose human intervention and reducing cycle times.
cutting machine is a tool that cuts more efficiently and takes
II. LITERATURE STUDY
less time than manual cutting. They are used for business and
production.The invention relates to a hose cutting machine that
allows cutting hoses to different lengths when needed. The [1] Rajkotiya Kalp et al Hydraulic pipe cutting machine, pipe
main purpose of the present invention is to provide an improved will be cut by shear. It works on the principle of hydraulic
machine with the above features, which is fully automatic in pressure. In this hydraulic energy is converted in to mechanical
operation and can cut hoses quickly and efficiently, doing a energy.
good job.. At the core of the Automatic Hose Cutting Machine
lies its intuitive and user-friendly interface. The machine can
be easily programmed to cut hoses to precise lengths and [2] Menghani et al. has developed automatic pipe cutting
angles, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the machine to cut the bar. Due to its compatibility, reliability it is
production process. Its ability to work autonomously reduces able to cut bars of different materials. It provides an alternative
human error, optimizes production time, and significantly to the existing automatic PVC pipe cutting machine, in terms
improves overall efficiency. With real-time monitoring and of automating the pipe entry into the cutting apparatus,
adaptive cutting algorithms, the machine guarantees minimal eliminates power fluctuation and lesser initial investment.
material wastage, contributing to cost-effectiveness and

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[3] Bipinchandra et al. has designed and fabricated Automatic- F=τ×A
Pneumatic Pipe Cutting Machine. Pneumatic mechanism is
used in machine which reduce the manpower, maintain the Shear strength of polyurethane=9.6MPa
accuracy in pipe cutting process, fulfill need of mass production
in shortest possible time. τ = 9.6N/MM
π
[4] K. U. Nagpure, et al. project consists of pneumatic cutter A= d2
4
which is mounted on top sides M.S. sliding structure on upper
stand stand. In between two plates the cutter is mounted at the Diameter of hose (d) = 10mm
middle of the frame. one double acting cylinder is attach at the
upper frame to give depth to the cutter when compressed air is
f=9.6 × π/4 × (102 )
supply and one double acting cylinder is attach at the lower
frame to hold the pipe for cutting. f =753.98 N
[5] P. Manikandan, et al. The cutting and clamping mechanism
Assuming force acting on cantilever beam
developed for this machine to cut the pipe should be able to
meet some important objectives. Primarily the time consumed
M / I = σ/Y
from cutting operation must be being less. The device would be
user friendly. It would be versatile to cut pipes of varied lengths
M = f× L
and sustain pressure while cutting thick pipes.
Let L = 10mm
[6] Lande, et al. In the process of production of any components
from steel bar stock, the preliminary process is that of cutting- σy 365
off of bar stock to length according to the finished size σ= = = 243.33N/mm2
fos 1.5
requirements of work piece. This process is normally done by
a power hacksaw machine. Yield strength of HSS material is 365MPa

[7] Ratode Deep et al. In hydraulic pipe cutting machine, to cut I= bt 3 /12
the pipe by shear, punch plate and square die is used. In order
to cut the pipe by shear it is necessary that the punch reciprocate Yet b/t =2 b=2t
(up and down). This reciprocating (up and down) motion of the
punch is obtained by using hydraulic jack. The cutting I = 2t 4 /12 = t 4 /6
operations will be performed when the punch will move
downward. Where, y =t/2

[8] A. Happonena, et al. The paper provides comparison of 753.98× 20 / t 4 =243.33/ t/2
laser cutting process with other cutting processes. Comparison
was done with water jet and blade techniques. The laser t 3 = 753.98 × 20 /243.33
technique was helpful in different cutting aspects. The paper t ~ 4mm
provides the comparison between various cutting processes and
provides the conclusion that laser cutting techniques was most hence the chosen cutter has,
suitable for paper cutting process.
l× b × h = 200 × 55 × 5mm

M1 = f1 × l1

= 753.98 × 4
III. CALCULATIONS
= 3015.92 NM
M1 = M2 (for stable)
THE AUTOMATIC HOSE CUTTING MACHINE
M2 = 3015.92Nmm
The calculations which are necessary to validate the design are
carried out and shown here. l2 = 16mm
f
τ= f2 = M2 / l2 = 3015.92 /16 =188.49 N
A
Stepper motor calculation:
=107120.78 mm2
Stepper motor for cutting
Moment of inertia, I =107120.8 mm4
Torque = 188.49 × 5 = 942.45 Nmm
107120.8
Feeding unit: K =√ = 17.13 mm
364.92

Circumference of roller =100 mm Radius of gyration, K = 17.13mm

πd = 100 (l/k) =250/17.13

D = 100/π =31.8; d=32 mm = 14.59

Stepper motor feeding: (for roller) STEP 2: CRITICAL LOAD

SYT nπ2 E
= = 207/2
f 2 l/k2
τ=
A
Yield strength =4 × π2 × 210000/ l/k 2
τ =33 MPa
(l/k 2 ) = 4 × π2 × 210000/207 × 2
f =σ y ×A
(l/k 2 ) =283.02
π 2 So, the given column is short column
= 33.3 × × 4
4

=418.248 N σY L 2
pcr= σy × A[1 − ( ) ]
4 × h × π2 × E K
τ =F× r
=75538.44(1-0.00132)
= 418.248 × 16
pcr= 754387 N
= 6692 NM
The load of the system =30× 9.81 = 294.3 N
Buckling load for column:
The critical load = 75438.7 N
Youngs modulus’s =210 GPa
294.3 N < 75438.7 N
2
= 210000 N/mm

Length, L = 250 mm
IV. CAD MODEL
Yield strength, σy = 20.7 MPa
FRONT VIEW :
Outer radius, r0 = 25.4 mm

Inner radius, ri = 23 mm

Step 1: CSA,

A= πr02 - πri2

= 2026.82 – 1661.90 = 364.92 mm2

π
I= (d40 - d4i )
64
Fig 1: Front view
π 4 4 TOP VIEW :
= ( 50.8 − 46 )
64
 Fig 5: Stepper Motor

2. NODE MCU
Fig 2: Top view
Node MCU (Node Microcontroller Unit) is an open
software and hardware development environment built
SIDE VIEW :
around a low-cost chip- on-chip (SoC) called ESP8266
Designed and manufactured by Expressive Systems, the
ESP8266 contains the main components of a computer
CPU RAM communications (Wi-Fi), even routines and
SDK. This makes it the best choice for many Internet of
Things (IoT) projects. However, ESP8266 as a chip is
also difficult to access and use. To perform simple tasks
like turning on power or sending keystrokes to the on-
chip "computer" you need to solder the tubes to their
pins with the appropriate analog voltage. You also need
Fig 3: Side view to do this using low-level machine instructions that can
be interpreted by the hardware chip. Using the ESP8266
as a control chip in a large electronic device ensures that
ISOMETRIC VIEW : this integration does not cause problems. This is a
burden for hobbyists, hackers, or students who want to
try their own lot projects.

Fig 6: Node MCU

Fig 4: Isometric view
2.1. FEATURES OF NODE MCU
 Microcontroller: Ten silica 32-bit RISC CPU
V. MECHANISM DETAILS
Xtensa LX106
1. STEPPER MOTOR  Operating Voltage: 3.3V
 Input Voltage: 7-12V
A stepper motor is an electromechanical device that  Digital I/O Pins (DIO): 16
converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.  Analog Input Pins (ADC): 1
Moreover, it is a brushless synchronous motor that can  UARTs: 1
divide the full rotation into several steps. By carefully  SPIs: 1
sizing the motor for the application, the position of the  I2Cs: 1
motor can be controlled accurately without feedback.  Flash Memory: 4 MB
Stepper motors are similar to switched reluctance  SRAM: 64 KB
motors Stepper motors use the principle of operation of  Clock Speed: 80 MHz
magnets to cause the motor to rotate a certain distance  USB-TTL based on CP2102 is included
when a pulse of electric current is given. The rotor needs onboard, Enabling Plug n Play
24 electrical pulses to move 24 steps to complete a full  PCB Antenna
revolution
  Small Sized module to fit smartly inside your cutting machines on the market. Therefore, production
IoT projects. increases due to efficiency. The system provides the number of
hoses of the required length Reduce the complexity of the
2.2. NODE MCU PINOUT circuit in the system. It is easy to understand as the complexity
of the circuit is reduced. The biggest advantage of this system
is that it increases accuracy and obtains the desired results in a
short time cutting the hose takes less time than using a hose
cutter. It is suitable for processing due to its simple structure.
Because the project is not expensive and financially cheap, it
can also be done in the enterprise.

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3. RESISTOR [2] P.D. Menghani, Akarsh Jaiswal, Nikhil Jain, and Mansi
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VII. CONCLUSION
The modular automatic hose cutting system provides a higher
level of hose cutting precision and accuracy than conventional