Arduino Controlled Paper Stamping Machine

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the

degree of

Mechanical Engineering

By

Yusha Patel (A-67)

Prajakta Atale (A-68)
Maitri Shah (A-72)

Guided By:
Prof. R. S. Deshmukh

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

YEAR: 2016-2017
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project entitled

Arduino Controlled Paper Stamping Machine

Is a bonafide work of

Yusha Patel (67)

Prajakta Atale (68)
Maitri Shah (72)

Submitted to the University of Mumbai

in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of
the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.

PROJECT GUIDE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL

(Prof R. S Deshmukh) (Dr. Siddhesh Sidappa) (Dr. B.K. Mishra)
 DECLARATION

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(Yusha Patel) (Prajakta Atale) (Maitri Shah)

Date:
 ABSTRACT

Automatic stamping machine is one of the most useful machines in many kinds of
organization like university, government office, post office, banks, colleges etc. At
present in many organizations men or women are appointed for the stamping job.
Our stamping machine does the same work as a human appointed for such
operation but reduces human efforts by automating the tasks as filling ink and
paper feeding. The project is basically an automation based control system done by
integrating Arduino with paper stamping machine. It basically deals with the
conventional stamping done automatically with the help of controller which
controls the motion of the stamp, paper feeding etc. We have proposed a system
which can work with good accuracy, clarity and save the wastage of time. The
proposed system will work more efficiently unlike the human nature which
becomes a victim of laziness which will not be seen in the proposed system. The
proposed system also will take care of variety of papers of different sizes, stamping
it with positional accuracy, and collecting the papers in a paper tray systematically.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTERS PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 Introduction
1.1 Scope 2
1.2 Need for automation 2
1.3 Objectives 3
1.4 Expected Outcomes 3
2 Literature Survey 4

3 Arduino Controlled Paper Stamping Machine

3.1 Problem Definition 8
3.2 CAD Model 8
3.3 Machine Aspects 9
3.4 Working Principle 10
3.5 Methodology 11

4 Conclusion 12

5 References 13
 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

The project is basically an automation based control system done by integrating

Arduino with paper stamping machine.
This paper stamping machine basically deals with the conventional stamping done
automatically with the help of controller which controls the motion of the stamp,
paper feeding etc.
The paper feeding for stamping is done by roller mechanism. Two rubber rollers
hold the paper and feed it to the stamping tray by rolling the paper under it.
The stamping on the paper is done by two links joined together forming a sliding
mechanism.
Arduino controller is used to control the complete setup of this stamping machine.
From feeding of paper then stamping to receiving paper everything is controlled by
Arduino.
Structure of the setup will be made from wood.
The stepper motors will used as actuators. Motors will control the to and fro
motion of the stamp mechanism

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1.1 Scope

1. It can be helpful in schools, colleges, offices etc.

2. Consumes less power compared to PLC system
3. Single stamping head can be used for multiple stamps
4. No. of stamping heads can also be accommodated
5. Compact in size and easy to operate

1.2 Need for automation

Automation can be defined as the technology concerned with application of

mechanical, electronic and computer-based systems to operate and control
production.
The reasons for automation may be to reduce manufacturing lead time, to increase
labour productivity or to improve the worker safety, etc.

Automatic Stamping Machine is one of the useful machine in many kind of

organization like University, Government Office, and Post Office, Banks Etc.
Currently in many organization man or women appointed for stamping job, so our
stamping machine does the same work as man or women
appointed for such stamping machine.

To overcome these all drawbacks on

conventional stamping process
we have proposed one system which can work
over infinite time with good accuracy, clarity
and save the wastage of time.

The proposed system will work more

efficiently as the human nature which feels the
laziness will not be seen in the proposed system.

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1.3 Objectives

1. Ease the process of stamping: Stamping is a very tedious process wherein

we need to manually ink the stamp and then stamp it on the paper, refill it
for the other paper which consumes more efforts. Automation of stamping
process ease the process of stamping and reduce efforts

2. Reduce Stamping time: Automated stamping consumes less time than the
manual stamping. Time saved can be utilized in some other work.
Productivity of the process also increases

3. Design stamp magazine: Unlike the toll magazines used in CNC machines
we can design similar type of stamp magazine which can accommodate
multiple stamps pertaining to different domains of an organization.

4. Contribution to our Institute: It can be useful to our Institute for various

stamping like journals, HOD, Principal Etc.

1.4 Expected Outcome

1. Stamps Papers carefully without damaging them

2. Eliminates blotting due to excess ink
3. Facilitates mass stamping
4. Accommodates wide variety of stamps
5. Hassle free process

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 CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY

Automatic Punching Machine: A Low Cost Approach

International Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering.

ISSN 2250-3234 Volume 4, Number 5 (2014), pp. 509-517
Research India Publications
http://www.ripublication.com

The proposed work describes the design and fabrication of prototype of automatic
punching machine controlled by PLC and shedding light on the working principle
and the hardware structure of the system. Punching or pressing process is one of
the most important and necessary processing step in sheet metal industry. By
automating this process one can have a greater control over the process
Programmable Logic Controllers are used for the control of the system. This
system can replace existing manual feed and operated punching and pressing
machines. By interfacing PLC controls with the conventional machines, it is
possible to achieve good results in the form of reduced manufacturing lead time,
reduced cost and increased safety of the worker.

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Model of the punching machine:

Pneumatic Circuit:

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Kinematic Design & Development of Automatic Paper Stamping Machine by
using CAM & FOLLOWER Mechanism

This project is basically an automation based control system. The project is done
by integrating cam and follower driven stamping machine. This machine will run
on several steps of process that is paper feeding, and stamping. The purpose of this
project is to generate the correct sequence of events for a stamping machine by
designing the cam and follower and by controlling the motions of cam, conveyor
and printer which is used for paper feeding with the help of some circuit
mechanisms such as relays, electronic timers etc.

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The cost of stamping paper by the machine is very less as compare to the man.
Time taken by the machine to stamp is more as compare to man. Our machine can
stamp only A4 sheet (It depend upon printer) but man can stamp any size of paper.
Machine can work for long hours without break but man needs break. Speed of
machine to stamp is constant but the speed of man is decrease with time. Our
machine required electricity to operate while man doesnt. Our machine can stamp
only at specified position but man is flexible, so it can Stamp any position.

Key conclusions:

This machine can stamp 4-5 paper in a minute.

Machine takes 3 times more time as compared to man.
Cost of Stamping 1000 papers by this machine is 0.50 rupees only.
Easy to use and high efficiency

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 CHAPTER 3
ARDUINO CONTROLLED PAPER STAMPING
MACHINE

3.1 PROBLEM DEFINITION

To create an automatic paper stamping machine controlled by Arduino microcontroller

which facilitates hassle free stamping thereby reducing human efforts, increasing
accuracy & speeding up the process

3.2 CAD MODEL

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3.3 MACHINE ASPECTS

Automatic paper Stamping: Automatic paper stamping machine basically

deals with the conventional stamping done automatically with the help of
controller which controls the motion of the stamp, paper feeding etc

Paper Feeding: The paper feeding for stamping is done by roller

mechanism. Two rubber rollers hold the paper and feed it to the stamping
tray by rolling the paper under it. The rollers are mounted over a shaft which
is housed inside bearings. This ensures the smooth functioning of paper feed
process.

Stamping Mechanism: The stamping on the paper is done by two links

joined together forming a sliding mechanism. The stamp gets inked by the
stamp pad in the first travel of the link and transfers the stamp to the paper in
the second travel of the links. The traveling of the links is controlled by
stepper motor

Controller: Arduino controller is used to control the complete setup of this

stamping machine. From feeding of paper then stamping to receiving paper
everything is controlled by Arduino. Arduino is an open platform used for
programing and integrating our device with the computer. It is a very simple
to operate and program

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 Structure & Actuators: Structure of the setup will be made from wood.
The stepper motors will used as actuators. Motors will control the to and fro
motion of the stamp mechanism

Automatic paper adjust mechanism: As the number of papers reduce, the

base if lifted due to spring force to accommodate the height for reduced
number of papers. The spring is exactly at the middle of the base and lifts or
lowers it depending upon the number of papers.

Accommodate variety of paper: Two L shaped brackets are provided to

accommodate different types of papers having different widths. Slots are
machined on both paper base and brackets which helps in bracket movement
to adjust for different papers.

3.4 WORKING PRINCIPLE

The machine is very easy to operate as it is automated with the help of

Arduino. First of all put the stack of papers on paper base and set the L shaped
brackets according to paper type. Insert the required stamp in the arm of the
mechanism. Switch ON the machine. At this point of time the arm or the link will
first press itself against stamp pad. This will ensure that the stamp always runs full
of ink. Then it will press the stamp on the paper via oscillating motion. Then it
would retract to the initial position. Meanwhile the rollers will move the paper into
paper collecting tray & bring the next fresh paper to stamp on paper base. Then the
operations would get repeated. As the papers would reduce the paper base would
lift due to spring force to accommodate the reduction in height of papers.

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3.5 METHODOLOGY

Build the structure: We will design & build the wooden structure, Link
mechanism, roller mechanism, bearings etc. and later assemble it

Integrate it with Arduino: Once the complete physical setup is ready we

will integrate it with the software i.e. Arduino. First assembling the
hardware like Circuit board, wires etc., programing and integrating the
hardware and software

Validation: The complete structure, hardware and software testing will be

done. We will do unit testing for all components and then integrated testing
for complete setup

Analyse Errors: We will analyse the errors that we come across during the
validating process

Resolve Errors: Troubleshooting actions will be applied to the analysed

errors

Future Scope: Design of stamp magazine an successfully integrate it is the

future scope of this project

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 CHAPTER 4
CONCLUSION

This stamping machine is very easy to use and it has smooth operation. It uses DC
motors that operate the two rubber rollers thereby holding the paper and feeding it
to the stamping tray by rolling the paper under it. The stamping on the paper is
done by two links joined together forming a sliding mechanism. From feeding of
paper then stamping to receiving paper everything is controlled by Arduino. The
spring accommodates the height adjustment when amount of papers is less.
Structure of the setup is made of wood. Motors control the to and fro motion of the
stamp mechanism. On this machine different size papers can be stamped
continuously and this is the big advantage of this machine over manual stamping
by hand.

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 CHAPTER 5
REFERENCES

BOOKS:
1) DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS by V.B.Bhandari
2) GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO by Massimo Banzi

JOURNAL PAPERS:

1. International Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering.

ISSN 2250-3234 Volume 4, Number 5 (2014), pp. 509-517
Research India Publications
http://www.ripublication.com

2. ISSN No: 2348-4845

International Journal & Magazine of Engineering,
Technology, Management and Research
Volume No: 2 (2015), Issue No: 7 (July) July 201
3. Mahatma Gandhi Missions College of Engineering & Technology, Noida, B
Tech Project 2015-2016

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