Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.

N.Praveen; lakavathvijaykumar; shivaram; B.Abhinash; Dr.M.Madhu Nayak

Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.

May 2026

Vol-12, Issue-3

Paper ID: 28382

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

Solar energy Hack saw machine Fabrication Renewable energy Solar photovoltaic (PV) system DC motor Mechanical cutting Energy storage Sustainable manufacturing Green technology Crank-slider mechanism Off-grid power systems.

Abstract

The project titled “Fabrication of Solar Powered Hack Saw Machine” focuses on the design and development of a sustainable and energy-efficient cutting system powered by solar energy. Conventional hack saw machines typically rely on grid electricity or manual operation, which can increase operational cost and limit usage in remote or off-grid areas. To address this issue, the proposed system integrates a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel, battery storage unit, and a DC motor-driven mechanical cutting mechanism to perform metal cutting operations efficiently. The energy generated from the solar panel is stored in a rechargeable battery, ensuring continuous operation even under low sunlight conditions. The stored electrical energy is then used to drive the hack saw mechanism through a crank-slider arrangement, converting rotary motion into reciprocating motion for effective cutting action. The system is designed to be compact, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly while maintaining adequate cutting performance for small to medium-sized work pieces. This solar-powered hack saw machine reduces dependency on conventional electricity, minimizes carbon emissions, and promotes renewable energy utilization in workshop applications. The fabricated model demonstrates reliable performance, ease of operation, and suitability for rural workshops, small-scale industries, and educational laboratories.

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Author Information

#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	N.Praveen	Sree Dattha Institute Engineering and Science
2	lakavathvijaykumar	Sree Dattha Institute Engineering and Science
3	shivaram	Sree Dattha Institute Engineering and Science
4	B.Abhinash	Sree Dattha Institute Engineering and Science
5	Dr.M.Madhu Nayak	Sree Dattha Institute Engineering and Science

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N.Praveen, lakavathvijaykumar, shivaram, B.Abhinash, & Nayak, Dr.M.Madhu (2026). Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), 23-29.

MLA Style

N.Praveen, et al. "Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, 2026, pp. 23-29.

IEEE Style

N.Praveen, lakavathvijaykumar, shivaram, B.Abhinash, and Dr.M.Madhu Nayak, "Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 23-29, 2026.

Vancouver Style

N.Praveen, lakavathvijaykumar, shivaram, B.Abhinash, Nayak Dr.M.Madhu. Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2026;12(3):23-29.

Harvard Style

N.Praveen, lakavathvijaykumar, shivaram, B.Abhinash, & Nayak, Dr.M.Madhu (2026) 'Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), pp. 23-29.

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N.Praveen, et al. "Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 12, no. 3 (2026): 23-29.

Turabian Style

N.Praveen, et al. "Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Reciprocating Hack Saw System.." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 12, no. 3 (2026): 23-29.