Mechanical · Machine and manufacturing · Final year project
Convex Surface Milling Machine
A milling setup for machining convex curved surfaces. The work table slides on two inclined rods so it moves in an arc under the cutter, producing a curved profile without a CNC machine.
What is the Convex Surface Milling Machine project?
A milling setup for machining convex curved surfaces. The work table slides on two inclined rods so it moves in an arc under the cutter, producing a curved profile without a CNC machine.
Key facts
- Type
- Final year project · Advanced
- Suitable for
- Diploma capstone and B.E / B.Tech final year
- Build time
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Estimated component cost
- ₹10,000 – ₹14,700
- Guidance from
- ₹9,999 (Hardware / IoT Final Year)
How the Convex Surface Milling Machine works
- The mild steel frame and fabrication forms the base that carries every other part, so it is designed first from the load and size of the machine.
- The DC geared motor provides the driving motion.
- Motion is transmitted through camera module, DC geared motor, linkages, cam and lever parts and ball bearings with housing, which set the speed, torque and direction at the working end.
- The Camera module captures images or video for recognition and monitoring.
Block diagram
Power
DC geared motorTransmission
DC geared motorLinkages, cam and lever partsBall bearings with housingWorking unit
Linkages, cam and lever partsStructure
Frame and mountsComponents list and cost
Typical prices from Indian online stores and electronics markets (Lamington Road, Budhwar Peth, SP Road). Buy from one store where you can to save on shipping.
| Component | Qty | What it does | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera module | 1 | Captures images or video for recognition and monitoring. | ₹650 |
| DC geared motor | 1 | Provides the driving motion. | ₹250 |
| Linkages, cam and lever parts | 2 | Convert one type of motion into another. | ₹800 |
| Ball bearings with housing | 1 | Support rotating shafts with low friction. | ₹250 |
| Mild steel frame and fabrication | 2 | Forms the main structure that holds all parts. | ₹5,000 |
| Welding, cutting and machining labour | 1 | Needed for this type of build. | ₹2,200 |
| Curved Platform | 1 | Part from the design specification | ₹400* |
| Connecting Rod | 1 | Part from the design specification | ₹400* |
| Milling Bit | 1 | Part from the design specification | ₹400* |
| Mounts, screws, nuts and small hardware | 1 | Enclosure, mounts and fasteners and cables, connectors and jumper wires. | ₹420 |
| Paint, finishing and workshop consumables | 1 | Project overhead | ₹600 |
| Transport of material | 1 | Project overhead | ₹400 |
| Estimated total | Varies with brand, quality and city | ₹10,000 – ₹14,700 |
Prices are estimates for budgeting; items marked * depend on the exact size or model chosen. We confirm the bill of materials when your design is frozen, and components are charged at actual cost with bills.
How much does this project cost?
| Option | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Components only | You buy the parts and build it yourself | ₹10,000 – ₹14,700 |
| Hardware / IoT Final Year | Working model or guided build, Circuit diagram and bill of materials, Firmware / code with explanation | from ₹9,999 + components |
| Capstone Project (CPE) | Working project or model, Black book in MSBTE format, Step-by-step explanation | ₹9,999 + components |
| Diploma ITR | 100% working source code, Project report PDF, PPT | ₹1,999 + components |
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Download the project brief (PDF)
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What you submit with this project
- Working model with circuit diagram and program code
- Project report or black book in your university's chapter order (block diagram, circuit, calculations, results)
- Presentation for the review and final viva
- Synopsis for topic approval, if your college asks for one
Mechanical viva questions on this project
What is the aim of the Convex Surface Milling Machine project?
A milling setup for machining convex curved surfaces. The work table slides on two inclined rods so it moves in an arc under the cutter, producing a curved profile without a CNC machine.
Explain the working of your project in short.
The mild steel frame and fabrication forms the base that carries every other part, so it is designed first from the load and size of the machine. The DC geared motor provides the driving motion. Motion is transmitted through camera module, DC geared motor, linkages, cam and lever parts and ball bearings with housing, which set the speed, torque and direction at the working end. The Camera module captures images or video for recognition and monitoring.
How is the camera image processed?
Frames are captured and processed with OpenCV: converted to grayscale, filtered and passed to a detection or recognition model that labels faces, objects or number plates.
Why is a geared motor used?
The gearbox reduces speed and multiplies torque, so a small DC motor can move a vehicle or mechanism smoothly. Torque increases roughly by the gear ratio.
What does a cam-follower mechanism do?
It converts rotary motion of the cam into reciprocating motion of the follower, with the displacement profile set by the cam shape.
Why are bearings used?
They replace sliding friction with rolling friction, reducing wear and power loss and keeping the shaft aligned.
Why is mild steel used for the frame?
It is cheap, strong, easy to cut and weld and widely available. A frame of 25 mm square pipe is enough for most student models.
Which material did you select for the main parts and why?
Mild steel (MS) is used for the frame because it is strong, cheap, easy to cut and weld and available everywhere. Shafts are made of EN8 or bright mild steel for strength, and parts that do not carry load can be aluminium or acrylic to reduce weight.
What factor of safety did you take in your design?
A factor of safety of 2 to 3 is taken for static parts and 3 to 5 for parts under shock or fatigue loading. Allowable stress = yield strength ÷ factor of safety, and each part is checked against it.
How did you estimate the cost of the project?
The cost is the sum of raw material, bought-out parts, machining or fabrication and overheads. Our estimate for this model is about ₹10,000 to ₹14,700, depending on size, material and the workshop rates in your city.
Which manufacturing processes were used?
Cutting and grinding of sections, arc or MIG welding of the frame, drilling for mounting holes, turning of the shafts and fitting of bearings and the drive, followed by assembly, alignment and painting.
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