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Design and Fabrication Multi Spindle Drilling Machine

Gaurav Rai, Vijay Kumar Kushwaha, Ajay Kumar Vishwakarma, Anurag Yadav
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
United College of Engineering & Management, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT How to cite this paper: Gaurav Rai | Vijay

Generally, the growth of Indian manufacturing sector is largely depends on Kumar Kushwaha | Ajay Kumar
productivity & quality. Productivity depends upon various factors, one of the Vishwakarma | Anurag Yadav "Design and
major factors is efficiency with which the operation activities are carried out Fabrication Multi Spindle Drilling
in the industry. Productivity can be highly improved by reducing the Machine" Published
machining time and combining the operations etc. As the name indicates multi in International
spindle drilling machines have two spindles driven by a single power head, Journal of Trend in
and these two spindles holding the drill bits are fed into the work piece Scientific Research
simultaneously. We can drill two holes at a time with provision of varying and Development
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1. INTRODUCTION
Multiple-spindle drilling machines are used for mass I. Key and shank
production processes, a huge time saver where many pieces J. Motor and Shaft
of jobs having multiple holes are to be drilled. Multi-spindle K. Resting fixtures
head machines are used in mechanical industries in order to
improve the productivity of machining processes. In this 3. LITERETURE REVIEW
system, motions are obtained either by raising the work In the present chapter the contribution made by different
table or it can be done by lowering the drills head. The researchers and authors in the field of manufacturing were
centre distance between the drill spindles are adjusted in enlist in short. It includes the methods, mathematical
such a way that spindle are connected to the main spindle by modeling, different input parameters as well as their output
universal joints. In mass production work drill jigs are result. finally the summery of literature review as:
generally used for guiding the drills in the work piece. Prof. Udgave et.al. explain the importance of radial drilling
Therefore it is necessary to improve productivity as well as machine and special purpose machine . He also compares the
quality. If we compare between conventional machine and advantage and disadvantage of both. The growth of Indian
special purpose machine in terms of time, costs, number of manufacturing sector depends largely on its productivity &
steps involved, etc., the special purpose machine is preferred quality. Productivity depends upon manufacturing efficiency
choice. Designing of Multiple-spindle drilling machines is with which the operation/activities are carried out in the
decided upon the principles of minimization of cost, organization. The best way to improve the production rate
improved productivity and better safety etc. along with quality is by use of special purpose machine. This
paper deals with design and development of multi spindle
2. COMPONENTS USED drilling head for cycle time optimization of the
The components used in this multi spindle drill head are component.[1]
A. Main frame made of rectangular section
B. Gears and chain drive Prof. Shingavi et.al. stated that the challenge of modern
C. Adjustable transmission systems (ATS) machining industries is mainly focused on the achievement
D. Bearings of high quality, in terms of high production, less wear of
E. Top plates cutting tools, economy of machining by considering cost
F. Bottom plates saving and increase the performance of the product.
G. Drill chuck Productivity can be improved by reducing the total
H. Drill tool machining time, combining the operations Productivity and

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performance of the existing drilling machine will be C. High Speed Steel-
increased by Design & Fabrication of Multiple Spindle Properties-
Drilling Head.[2]
Hardness: Resistance to penetration by diamond-hard
indenter, measured at room temperature.
Prof. Nargatti et.al. explain the importance of productivity. If
Hot hardness: The ability to retain high hardness at
we reduce total machining time, Productivity can be elevated temperatures.
improved. In case of mass production where variety of jobs
Wear resistance: Resistance to abrasion, often measured
is less and quantity to be produced is huge, it is very by grind ability, metal-to metal, or various other types of
essential to produce the job at a faster rate. The best way to tests to indicate a relative rating.
improve the production rate (productivity) along with
Toughness: Ability to absorb (impact) energy.
quality is by use of special purpose machine. If we design
twin spindle drilling head, then it is possible to increase the 4.3. CONSTRUCTION
performance of radial drilling machine.[3] The twin-spindle drilling attachment is mounted on the
drilling machine spindle sleeve, for extra stability an support
Prof. Shinde et.al. explain about the growth of manufacturing sleeve may be mounted. The cutting tools as per the job
sector depends largely on its productivity & quality. All requirements are mounted in the respective three drill
manufacturing activities are carried out in organization. In chucks of the drilling attachment.
case of mass production where variety of jobs is less and
quantity to be produced is huge, it is very essential to
produce the job at a faster rate. This is not possible if we
carry out the production by using general purpose machines.
Special purpose machine can be used to improve the
production rate.[4]

4. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP
4.1. PRINCIPLE
As the name indicates twin spindle drilling machines have
two spindles driven by a single power head, and these two
spindles holding the drill bits are fed into the work piece
simultaneously. The spindles are constructed in such a way
that their centre distance can be adjusted in any position Fig.2 Construction of Twin drill head machine
within the drill head. For this purpose, the drill spindles are
connected to the main drive by means of universal joints. 4.4. WORKING
When machine is started the drilling machine spindle sleeve
drives the arbor. It also drives the planet gear system and
the drill chucks and respective cutting tools. At the time of
feeding the drilling machine spindle in downward direction,
the cutting action takes place. For enhancement and fast
production an index able drill jig can be mounted on the drill
machine table.

The mechanical transmission is controlled by using stepper

motor. Entire process falls under the subject of Mechanics, &
various fields of technologies must be included to full-fill the
target. The involvement of electronic engineering,
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, & control
technology helps to become a crucial part in this design.
Fig.1 Twin Spindle Drilling Head Especially the control circuit designed with microcontroller
plays dominant role in this project work. The conversion of
There are two planet gears and one sun gear arrangement rotary to linear motion is done in this mechanism. The
for transmitting the power from main spindle to planet shaft. power screw is designed which operates a stepper motor
according to the switch.
4.2. SELECTION OF MATERIAL AND THEIR
PROPERTIES
A. A medium carbon steel usually supplied untreated.
Properties-

Good tensile strength.

Readily machinable in any condition.

Low wear and tear.

B. Mild Steel (Low Carbon Steel)-

Properties-

Good Modulus of elasticity

High yield and tensile strength

Fig. 3 Multi spindle drilling head

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4.5. ASSEMBLY 5. DESIGN METHODOLOGY
Drilling is nothing but the use of a rotating multipoint drill to Design consists of application of scientific principles,
cut a round hole into a work piece. In a lot of manufacturing technical information and imagination for development of
processes, one of the most indispensable machining tools is new or improvised machine or mechanism to perform a
the multiple spindle drilling machine. The drilling machine is specific function with maximum economy & efficiency.
also known as drill press. It gives response to drill various Hence a careful design approach has to be adopted. The total
sizes of holes in any surface area and to precise depths. The design work has been split up into two parts;
drilling machine is used primarily in drilling holes, Multiple A. System design.
spindle drilling machine is capable to perform some other B. Mechanical Design.
functions. These functions consist tapping, spot facing,
reaming, countersinking, and counter boring to name a few. System design is related with the various physical
This machine is very efficient. All operations are carried out constraints and ergonomics. It also relates with space
successfully. requirements, arrangement of various components on main
frame at system, man + machine interactions, No. of controls.
4.6. VARIOUS METHODS OF MULTI SPINDLE System design is related with position of controls, working
4.6.1. ADJUSTABLE MULTI SPINDLE DRILLING HEAD: environment of machine, safety measures to be provided,
In this attachment the centre distance between drilling servicing aids, ease of maintenance, scope of improvement,
spindle can be vary according to requirement. It can be used weight of machine from ground level, total weight of
in many components, where we can drill two work pieces at machine and a lot more.
a time and also it has adjustment lever which can separate
two drilling spindle. So we can drill two work piece In mechanical design, the components are stored on the
according to requirement. basis of their procurement. It has two categories namely.
A. Designed Parts
B. Purchased Parts

If we have to make detached design, it is necessary to design

part. This amplifies not only assembly but also post
production servicing work. The various tolerances on the
works are specified. The process charts are prepared. This
process charts are passed to the manufacturing stage. The
purchased parts are directly selected from various
catalogues & specified so that anybody can purchase the
same from the retail shop with given specifications.
Fig.4 Adjustable Multi spindle Drilling Head
Step-by-step process of implementing the project:

Problem identification
4.6.2. FIXED MULTI SPINDLE DRILLING HEAD

Defining the problem
In this attachment centre distance cannot change. Features

Conceptual design
of both the type multi spindle drilling head are:

Selection of material and processes for machine
A. By using these multi spindle drilling heads, increase the

Primary assembly of machine
productivity.

Trials

Finishing required parts

Final assembly

Inspection

6. CONCLUSION
With the help of this attachment, we can drill multi holes at a
time with provision of varying centre distance between two
drilling spindle. It has advantage of portability. The size of
machine is smaller than the older machine so it is very
simple to move from one place to another. So this machine
can be easily transported. The overall space required is also
minimizing. The efficiency of this machine is better than the
older machine. Large saving in power has been achieved. The
machine is very simple to operate. It drills the holes at faster
rate.

By using multi spindle drilling head, Productivity can be

improved. It is also necessary to reduce total machining
time. It is possible to drill 2 holes of different diameter can
Fig.5 Fixed Multi Spindle Drilling Head
be drill at a time. This machine is very easy to operate and
compact in size. Also it is very light in weight. The efficiency
Mechanical design, the components are stored on the basis
of this machine is very high. It has very low cost as compared
of their procurement. It has two categories namely.
to other machines.
A. Designed Parts
B. Purchased Parts

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