International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF HOT WIRE CUTTER USING NICHROME 24 TO CUT MOTOR WEDGE BUNDLES *Kapil G V1, Muruganantham V R2, Sugumar G3, Karthik K4, Nishanth S4 2Associate Professor, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 3Proprietor, Innovative Industries, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 1,4Under Graduate Students, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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help to prevent the wire element from overheating and breaking. Second,the wire guide should be designed to allow the wire element to move freely. This will help to ensure that the wire element cuts cleanly through the material. Third, the power supply should be rated for the current required by the heating element. If the power supply is not rated for the required current, itcould overheat or fail. The fabrication of a hot wire cutter can be done using a variety of tools and materials. The following is a basic overview of the fabrication process. Select the appropriate material sfor the wire element and wire guide.
Abstract: Hot wire cutting is a process in which a heated wire is used to melt and cut through a material.It is a versatile technique that can be used to cut a wide variety of materials, including foam, plastic, wood, and metal. The design and fabrication of hot wire cutters is a relatively simple process and canbe done using a variety of materials and tools. Thebasic components of a hot wire cutter are a power supply, a heating element, and a wire guide. The power supply provides the current to heat the wire element. The heating element is typically made of a high-resistance metal, such as nichrome or nickelchromium alloy. The wire guide is used to guide the wire element along the desired cutting path. The power supply can be either AC or DC. AC power supplies are more common, as they are less expensive and easier to find. DC power supplies are more efficient, but they are also more expensive. The heating element can be purchased pre-made, or it can be fabricated from scratch. If fabricating the heating element from scratch, it is important to choose a material with a high melting point and a high resistance to corrosion. The wire guide can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, plastic, or wood. The important thing is that the wire guide can to withstand the heat of the wire element. Once the components have been selected, the hot wire cutter can be assembled. The first step is to attach the wire element to the power supply. This can be done using a variety of methods, such as crimping, soldering, or welding. The next step is to attach the wire guide to the wire element. The wire guide should be attached ina way that allows the wire element to move freely along the desired cutting path. Once the hot wire cutter is assembled, it is important to test it to make sure that it is working properly. To do this, simply turn on the power supply and heat the wire element. Once the wire element is hot, try cutting through a piece of material.
Attach the wire element to the power supply.
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Test the hot wire cutter to make sure that it is working properly.
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Guide the wire element through the material to be cut.
Design and Fabrication of Hot wire cutter for cutting foam Author- J.P.Davim1, R.S.Figueria1 Published- 2007. This paper describes the design and fabrication of a hot wire cutter for cutting foam. The cutteris designed to be used in a variety of applications, including the cutting of foam insulation, packaging,and prototypes. The cutter consists of a heated wire element that is guided through the foam to be cut. The heat of the wire melts the foam, creating a clean and precise cut.
The design of a hot wire cutter will vary depending on the intended use. However, there are some basic design principles that apply to all hot wire cutters. First, the wire guide should be designedto minimize friction. This will
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Cut the wire element to the desired length.
Once the hot wire cutter is fabricated, it can be used to cut a variety of materials. The cutting processis relatively simple:
Keywords: Hot wire cutter, Heating element, Wire guide & Power Supply
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