Automatic Paper Cutting Machine Using Geneva Mechanism

Abstract

The “Automatic Paper Cutting Machine Using Geneva Mechanism” is a mechanical automation project designed to perform accurate and continuous paper cutting operations with reduced human effort. The main purpose of this project is to improve cutting precision, increase production speed, and minimize material wastage in paper processing industries and small-scale workshops. The system uses a Geneva mechanism to convert continuous rotational motion into intermittent motion, allowing the paper feeding process to occur step-by-step in a controlled manner.In this project, a motor drives the Geneva wheel, which controls the movement of the paper feeding roller. After a fixed interval of paper movement, the cutting blade operates automatically to cut the paper into equal sizes. The synchronization between the feeding mechanism and cutting section ensures uniform cutting accuracy and smooth operation. The machine is designed using simple mechanical components, making it cost-effective, reliable, and easy to maintain. This project demonstrates the practical application of mechanical automation and motion control systems. It can be used in printing industries, packaging industries, educational laboratories, and small manufacturing sectors where repetitive paper cutting operations are required efficiently and safely.