Design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine

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dc.contributor.author Atugonza, Winnie
dc.date.accessioned 2026-02-18T15:02:05Z
dc.date.available 2026-02-18T15:02:05Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.description Final year project report submitted to the College of Engineering, Design Art and Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering of Makerere University en_US
dc.description.abstract This project focuses on the design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine suitable for small and medium-scale industries. The machine employs a double-acting pneumatic cylinder controlled by a 220V solenoid valve to automate cutting and bending operations on low to medium thickness sheet metals. The pneumatic system, operating at 6–8 bar pressure, provides rapid, reliable, and precise force application, reducing manual labor and improving productivity. The machine’s compact and portable design allows easy handling and maintenance, while interchangeable punches and dies enable versatility in sheet metal processing. This approach offers an economical alternative to hydraulic systems, emphasizing simplicity, efficiency, and automation to meet industrial demands for quality and speed. en_US
dc.identifier.citation Atugonza, W. (2025). Design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine. (Unpublished Undergraduate Dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/22097
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Makerere University en_US
dc.subject Design and fabrication en_US
dc.subject fabrication en_US
dc.subject low-cost en_US
dc.subject pneumatic en_US
dc.subject sheet metal cutting en_US
dc.subject metal cutting machine en_US
dc.subject metal bending machine en_US
dc.title Design and fabrication of a low-cost pneumatic sheet metal cutting and bending machine en_US
dc.type Other en_US
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