Introduction

A national research organisation is offering a technology for pearl drilling machine. Artisans engaged in pearl drilling activity are fixing pearls in the holes of raw wooden laft and making holes with the help of manual drilling traditionally used by the carpenters. In this method artisans have to remain very much vigilant which some time adversely affects their eye sight. In order to avoid this complication the institute has developed a simple machine with the help of which artisans can drill 3 to 4 times more pearls without being so much vigilant at the time of working.

Environment aspects: Environmental friendly

Performance guarantee available

Yes.

Marketing of the manufactured product

The activity is being performed on job work basis. Therefore there is no need to worry about the marketing of the finished product.

Expected capabilities of the prospective seekers

The cost of the pearl drilling machinery is about 3 to 4 times less than the similar machine already available in the market. Therefore it is rather easy to acquire it either by the present or the prospective traders.

Areas of application

Jewellery industries.

Advantages

• High productivity with minimum power
  
• Holes can be drilled easily in centre of pearl.
  
• Reduces eye strains.
  

Production capacity: 2500 pearls per day.

Stage of development
Prototype

Inputs required:

Raw materials: Pearls, needles
Manpower: Total 1 including 1 skilled
Pay back period : 6 months.

Economic data:

Machinery/equipment : (A) Rs. 4000 (B) Rs. 7000
Know how fee : Nil
Training fee : Nil

Transfer forms : Know-how; technical assistance

For further information please contact:

Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises,
APCTT Building, Near Technology Bhawan,
PO Box 4575, Off New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110 016