This paper describes the techniques for design and development of areca-nut leaf plate making machine which uses
manual power (foot operated) as the main power source. The primary purpose of this research is the utilization of generally
wasted areca-nut leaf sheath for the production of bio-degradable areca-nut leaf plates by the development of machine, which
can be operated easily at home. This machine mainly uses mild steel for the development of the parts such as lower and upper
die, frame, pedal, connecting links and shafts. The force applied at the pedal is transferred to moving upper die, which then
presses the areca-nut leaf sheath placed above the fixed lower die, resulting areca-nut leaf sheath plates within 15 seconds of
pressing.
