Grassroot Innovations

Iron Bar Cutting and Bending Machine 

Details: This electrically operated machine has a one hp motor for cutting and bending operations. The machine can cut an iron bar 10 mm diameter in 5 sec. The bar is easily sheared when a sharp-edged cutting tool is applied at heavy pressure. The bending operation is similar to cutting, but a die helps bend the metal in the former. A fabric belt connecting the rolling shutter spring and hollow cylindrical bar helps the cutter and other movable elements return to their respective positions. The machine cuts/bends the work piece precisely and doesn’t produce any significant noise during its operation.

Innovator: Jalendra Kumar, Nawada, Bihar

State: Nawada, Bihar

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India

Implementing institute: National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), info.nif@nifindia.org

Benefits

This electric machine cuts and bends rebar efficiently (10mm bar in 5 seconds) with precision. It's quiet, easy to use, and combines two functions in one, saving time and labor.

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