ABSTRACT
The present study was to design and development of a low cost, automated machine which performs gathering, folding, stamping and processing neatly with a high speed. The machine consists of accuracy gathering detector, paper jam detector and preset counting system. It is supposed to gather two papers and fold them into letter or Z fold. The paper gathering, folding and stamping functions were automated by using an electromechanical motor driven system. Almost all the single paper gathering and folding machines currently available in the market are very expensive. Also none of the machines found with the stamping mechanism. Initial cost for this automated system is very low and running and maintaining costs are also low. This automated system is portable and capable of working independently without much human intervention. Selected materials for the system are also durable and the machine is less of disruptions. Therefore continuous running is possible. Also selected sensors and Arduino control board for the system are very common and inexpensive.
