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ABSTRACT
This project work deals with the design and fabrication of a pedal-powered hacksaw cutting machine. This work aims to develop a modernized and less stressful operation for cutting wood, metals, and plastic materials. It is very useful for cutting PVC materials (pipes) and can be used widely in the lather and furniture-making industries. This work can also serve as an exercise machine for fitness while cutting, it uses the principle of a slider crank mechanism which converts the rotary motion of the flywheel to the reciprocating motion of the hacksaw during pedaling. The machine was tested and continued to be very efficient with an ideal mechanical Advantage of 0.5 (less than 1), a velocity ratio of 0.65 (less than 1), a power output of 5.72KW and an efficiency of 76.9%, which makes it very adequate and capable for cutting. Keywords: pedal power, Hacksaw, reciprocating, motion.
