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Need Assessment Study AMITA BHATNAGAR MEERUT SCISSORS INDUSTRY Design Consultant. Delhi. March 2012 NID /MSME Design Clinic Scheme

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Uttar Pradesh India 2012

Need Assessment Study by Industrial Designer

Amita Bhatnagar

Organized by FISME New Delhi

NID / MSME DESIGN CLINIC WORKSHOP SCHEME

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Index Pgs

1. Acknowledgements 3

2. Meerut City - A Geographical Analysis 4

3. Industrial Product - A Functional Analysis 5-6

4. Scissors - A Short History 6

5. Product Variety – Meerut Scissors Industry MESMA (SPV) 7-8

6. Raw Materials - Meerut Scissors Industry MESMA (SPV) 9-10

7. Existing Technology Overview - Meerut Scissors Industry 11-14

8. Production - Meerut Scissors Industry MESMA (SPV) 16-23

9. Labeling & Packaging - Meerut Scissors Industry 24

10. A macro perspective - Cluster Business model 25-26

11. Design Analysis 27-29

12. Design Intervention areas 30-31

13. Future Design Research & Marketing & Competition 32-33

14. Design Audit of Scissors manufacturing Units of Meerut 34-41

15. Suggestions for Industry & Business growth 42

* Note : Design suggestions on every page given in Italics, Bold

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Acknowledgements

I would like to thank The MSME Director as well as

The Director of NID Mr. Pradyumna Vyas and

Project Head Mr. Shashank for giving me this

opportunity to work for the Meerut Scissors Industry.

I would also like to thank Mr. Girish Kumar M. D.

of Sai Electricals for his keen interest in the Design

Survey of the Meerut Scissors Industry.

Mr. Anil Bharadwaj Secretary General FISME

Delhi, for his valuable guidance. Mr. V. M Sastry

and Mr. Samuel from FISME Delhi for taking care of

the Introductions to the Scissors association in

Meerut and logistics and other arrangements for the

Meerut Scissors Industry Need Assessment survey as

a Designer.

I would also like to thank all the Meerut Scissors

manufacturers MESMA (SPV), its President Mr.

Farmanuddin and its members for extending their

assistance and Co-Operation at all times during the

survey.

I am especially grateful to Mr. Sajid and Mr. Sharif

from the Meerut Scissors manufacturers MESMA

(SPV) for their co-operation and taking out time

from their busy schedules to accompany me to all

the units in Meerut and providing me with valuable

information and material available with them.

Mr. Farmanuddin and Mr. Sharif have also been able

to make available the relevant figures and specific

Macro level statistics.

I am grateful to Mr. Farmanuddin the President

and all the other members of the Meerut scissors

manufacturers MESMA (SPV) who allowed me to

visit their manufacturing units for this study, and

shared their problems, issues and concerns.

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Meerut - A Geographical Analysis Meerut is a metropolitan city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an ancient city located 70 km (43 mi)

northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and 453 km (281 mi) northwest of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the

second largest city in the National Capital Region of India (the largest being Delhi), the 16th largest metropolitan

area and 17th largest city in India. It ranked 292 in 2006 and 242 in 2010 in the list of largest cities and urban

areas in the world and is the second fastest developing city in Uttar Pradesh (after Noida). The city covers an area

of about 172 km2 (66 sq mi) while the total metropolitan area is 198 km2 (76 sq mi), third largest in Uttar Pradesh

after Lucknow and Kanpur. It has the 2nd largest army cantonment in the country.

Meerut has a monsoon influenced humid subtropical climate characterized by very hot summers and cool winters.

Summers last from early April to late June and are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching 43 °C (109 °F). The

monsoon arrives in late June and continues till the middle of September. Temperatures drop slightly, with plenty of

cloud cover but with higher humidity. Temperatures rise again in October and the city then has a mild, dry winter

season from late October to the middle of March Lowest temperature recorded is 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) Rainfall is about

80 cm to 100 cm per annum, which is suitable for growing crops. Most of the rainfall is received during

the monsoon. Humidity varies from 30 to 100%.

Meerut is famously associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.[19]The

famous slogan "Dilli Chalo" ("Let's march to Delhi!") was first raised here. Meerut cantonment is the place where

the rebellion started when Hindu and Muslim soldiers were given rifle cartridges rumored to have a coating made of

animal fat.

The city is one of the largest producers of Scissors, Sports goods, and the largest producer of musical instruments

in India.

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Scissors

The Product – A Functional Analysis

Scissor is a cutting device which is used to cut various materials. It is made up of two blades which rotate on an

axis against each other and divide the placed material in two parts. Scissors function when two blades under

tension are closed against one another.

Scissors are probably some of the first tools a person learns to use. Children can amuse themselves for hours

cutting shapes out of construction paper. It's a safe bet that most people use scissors for something several times

a week, if not every day.

Scissors are cutting tools. They have to cut - always evenly, without problems, and with a minimum of effort.

1. Friction and twist

Tension between the blades is in essence achieved through a slight bowing of the blades. In technical terms the

blades are in friction mode to one another. This means that there is an arching in the blades towards the inside of

the scissors. In addition both blades are turned along the side towards the cutting edge. In technical terms this is

known as "twist". Friction and twist create such a force on the point of convergence of the cutting edge that the

material gives and is severed.

2. Sharpness

What is usually called "sharpness" is technically defined as the angle of the cutting edge. The smaller the angle of

the cutting edge - technical term the bevel or edge - the sharper the scissors will be. The disadvantage is that the

more acute the angle, the greater the instability of the edge, and the scissors will dull faster. Therefore the shape

and type of cutting edge are paramount in the manufacture of scissors. Grinding the cutting edge of their scissors

at a variety of different angles depending on their final application. Finally there is the precision grinding of the

cutting edge. Through this process microscopic flaws on the edge are completely eliminated. A straight edge is

"sharper" than a ragged one. The cutting process is further enhanced through the wedge shape of the blade, which

allows the material to glide away and thus magnify the sharpness.

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Based on their function, scissors tend to push the material being cut forward when the two blades close. Depending

on the application, a serrated edge could be required to prevent the material from sliding. The basics described

above are also applicable here. More important than the serration is the actual cutting action. The ideal closing

angle of the blades to one another is approximately 21°. Based on their construction the angle changes during the

closing action, and this is why high quality scissors have a bowed cutting edge, for the specific purpose of

maintaining an even cutting action with a consistent closing angle.

The insides of the blades of high quality scissors are concave ground. This hollow grinding not only reduces the

friction resistance but also allows the material to smoothly slip away after being cut, without being hindered by

jamming of the material when the blades are separated.

History

Scissors date from before the first century A.D. They can be seen in various forms in Egyptian art and have been

the tools for tailors and barbers for at least 2,000 years. In Greek mythology, when Atropos of the Three Fates cut

the thread of a life, she did it with "shears" or scissors.

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Types of Scissors manufactured in Meerut

Scissors cluster, Meerut (India) is a 360 years old cluster. Main types of products are Barber scissors, Tailor

scissors, General scissors and Paper scissors. Some Manufacturing has been switched over from hand work

to mechanized processes through the Common Facility Centre established with the assistance of NIESBUD,

Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

Barber Scissors: Polished / Electroplated / with Plastic handles

Barber Scissors: Polished / Powder coated / electroplated / serrated

Scissors: Plastic handles / Black Powder coated / Red Powder coated / electroplated

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Paper Scissors General Scissors

* Better Raw material is required for a better quality final product

Normal Tailors Scissor Heavy Tailors Scissor

* Packaging and Graphic Design require contentious development at Meerut Scissors Industry

Advantages of Scissors manufactured in Meerut

1. The scissors manufactured in Meerut can be resharpened and have a long life. 2. The Meerut scissors Industry is Labor Intensive.

3. The scissors manufactured in Meerut are comparatively inexpensive.

4. Maximum utilization of Space during processing and manufacturing 5. The Industry is 360 yrs old.

6. 50,000 people are directly involved in the Industry.

7. 20,000 people are involved indirectly in the Industry.

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Raw Material

Steel scissors exist in two basic forms. Carbon steel is used to make scissors in which the blade and the handle

form one continuous piece. Carbon steel is manufactured from iron and about 1% carbon. It has the advantages of

being strong and staying sharp. Scissors made from carbon steel are usually plated with nickel or chromium to

prevent them from rusting.

Stainless steel is used to make scissors in which a plastic handle is fitted to the metal blade. Stainless steel is

manufactured from iron, about 1% carbon, and at least 10% chromium. It has the advantages of being light and

rustproof. Stainless steel is not used in Meerut. The Plastic handles of scissors are made from a strong, light

substance such as ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) plastic as well as PVC.

* Raw material Storage systems and Space Design for better efficiency

The Meerut scissor manufactures use scrap steel bought from the railways or automobile Industries. As these are

cheaper than buying fresh metal stocks. (Stainless Steel Scissors production need a different scale and technology,

and can be manufactured in large Industrial set ups.) The scrap metal is collected and roller machines used to

make them into plates. These metal plates are then used for either Press cutting, or hand forging . Where brass

handles have to be added for increasing the weight and give finishing, the handles are casted after the steel blade

ends are fitted into the moulds.

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Scrap Carbon steel

Scissors are generally made from Steel but as per

the requirement of uses it may be manufactured

with other metals too. Steel Scissors are

manufactured using three kinds of materials.

• Carbon Steel

• Mild steel

• Stainless steel

Carbon Steel Scissors are made with single piece.

Carbon Steel Scissors handles and blades are

made with an undivided slice of carbon steel bar. Carbon Steel Scissors are robust and its blade has

long lasting sharpness. Application of a layer of

nickel or chromium increases their rust resistance.

Steel Scissor is also sometimes fitted with plastic handles. Stainless steel Scissors have high rust

resistance. The use of chromium makes them

highly rustproof. Stainless steel Scissors are light

in weight and offer a comfortable handling weight

*Inconsistent quality Raw material needs to

be controlled

Metal scrap

Old utensils are melted as Brass scrap and used for

making Handles for certain kind of Scissors which are

produced in Meerut.

Brass Scrap

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Meerut Scissor Industry Technology Overview

Roller Machines at Meerut to prepare the Metal Sheet from Scrap Metal

* Heavy Machinery Installations and fittings to be designed for reducing vibrations during

operations as well as reduction in consumption of power.

Press Machine Dies used for cutting Blanks

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Multiple head ‘ H ‘ Press Machine Single head ‘ C ’ Press Machine

Open oven for Hand forging of Blanks Hand tools used for Hand Forging

* Redesign of process and systems required for volume quality production

Hand Files Hand Tools

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List of Hand Tools and Machines

The Hand tools most commonly used are :

1. Hammer 100gm head

2. Hammer 800gm head

3. Square File

4. Round File

5. Half Round File

6. Rindge

7. Plus

8. Pincers

9. Crucible

10. Anvil

11. Iron Round Plate

12. Chaeni

The Machines most commonly used are :

1. Rolling Machine

2. Lathe

3. Die Tools

4. Hand Drill

5. Press H

6. Press C

7. Grinding Blade

8. Furnace hard coke

9. Milling Cutter

10. Surface Grinder

11. Polishing Machine

12. Buffing Machine

13. Tool Grinder

14. Chamfering Machine

15. Nickel Plating Plant

16. Gold Plating Plant

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Fan & forge Crucible Furnace Mould for casting the Brass handles

* An enclosure designed around the furnace would help in reducing heat in the adjoining work area

Hand Drill Grinding machines

*A container for residue shrapnel could be effective

designed to fit the space below the hand drill

Sharpening the Grinder Processing after Press cutting

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Local Sizing Machine Local Machine for Chamfering of Edge

* Lighting and working area systems planning Design required

Buffing and Polishing Electroplating

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Production

The manufacture of scissors is a rigorous precision work. The selection of materials is just as important as the

actual production process on precision equipment. Specialists highly skilled in their field of work are required.

Meerut Scissors are among the top specialists in India for Handmade scissors. What is needed is greater ongoing

development of products and production methods which needs to be brought about a know-how that is yet to

improve the present product.

Making the blanks

1. Before they are sharpened and attached, the two halves of a pair of scissors are known as blanks. A blank

may consist of a blade and a handle in one piece or it may consist of only the blade. In the latter case, a

metal handle will be welded to the blade or a plastic handle will be attached to it.

• 2. Inexpensive scissors may be made from blanks formed by cold stamping. In this process, a sharp die in

the shape of the blank is stamped into a sheet of unheated steel. The die cuts through the steel to form

the blank.

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• 3. Blanks may also be made by molding. Molten steel is poured into a mold in the shape of the blank. The

steel cools back into a solid and the blank are removed.

• 4. Most quality scissors are made from blanks formed by drop forging. Like cold stamping, this process

involves shaping the blanks with a die. This die, known as a drop hammer, pounds into a bar of red-hot

steel to form the blank. The pressure of the drop hammer also strengthens the steel.

* Raw material Wastage control systems and Die designs required

Processing the blanks

• 5. The blanks are trimmed to the proper shape by cutting away excess metal. A hole is drilled through the

blank. This hole will later allow two completed blades to be attached to each other.

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• 6. The trimmed blanks are hardened by heating them, then cooling them quickly in cold air, water, oil, or

another substance. The temperature to which they are heated and the medium in which they are cooled

varies depending on the type of steel from which they are made and the desired characteristics of the

blade.

• 7. The hardened blanks are heated again and allowed to cool slowly in air. This second heating, known as

tempering, gives the blank a uniform hardness. If the blades of a pair of scissors did not have uniform

hardness, the harder places on one blade would soon wear out the softer places on the other blade.

• 8. The repeated heating and cooling causes the blanks to warp. They are straightened by being placed on

an anvil and lightly tapped with a hammer. This process is known as peening.

* Work station Designs for Man power maximization required

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Grinding and polishing

• The blank is ground into a blade by applying the edge to a rapidly moving sanding belt or abrasive wheel.

The surface of the belt or wheel is covered with small particles of an abrasive substance and works in the

same way as sandpaper. The hard abrasive grinds away enough steel to form a sharp edge. During this

process, the blade is cooled with water or various liquids known as cutting fluids to prevent it from heating

and warping. The sharpened blade is then polished in a similar manner using belts or wheels, containing

much smaller particles of abrasive.

*Design of Safety gear for hands, feet, eyes and face for the workers using the grinders needed

Making the handles

• 10. For many scissors, the handles are formed from the start as part of the blank. If not, they may be

made of a metal alloy or from plastic. If they are metal, they are made in the same way as the blanks and

then welded to them. If they are plastic, they are made by injection molding. In this process, molten

plastic is forced under pressure into a mold in the shape of the handles. It is allowed to cool and the mold

is opened to remove the handles. The handles contain hollow slots into which the end of the blanks can be

inserted. A strong adhesive is used to keep the handle firmly attached.

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Preparing Moulds for Casting of Brass Handles Moulds being set with blade blanks

* Design of in flow and out flow to improve man power performance

Fan and Forge crucible oven Casting in process pouring molten Brass

* Design of crucible with attached insulated handle to avoid slippage and accidents

Emptying the moulds minutes after casting Removing the Blanks with casted handles

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Brass scrap for handles for Tailor’s scissors Grinder * Leg and Hand guard Designs required

Ready Casted Blanks

Filing the inner edges with a hand file Curvature adjustment in process

* The Design of Upgraded Moulds can help in better finishing

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Assembling the scissors

Two polished blades are attached to each other by a

rivet or screw through the previously drilled holes.

Rivets, which cannot be adjusted by the consumer,

are used to make less expensive scissors. Adjustable

screws are used in more costly scissors. The scissors

are adjusted to ensure that the two blades work

together correctly. They may be painted or plated

with nickel or chrome to protect them from rust.

Joining the pair of blanks with a Nut and

Bolt

Blades are sharpened on the grinding

wheel after assembling of the scissors

Riveting pair of Blanks for Barber Scissors

* Design of Adjustable upgraded screws for

riveting required for long term functional

betterment of a high grade Product

The most important aspect of quality control for

scissors is the proper alignment of the two blades. In

order for scissors to cut smoothly, the blades must

meet at two points only. These two points are the

swivel (the point where the rivet or screw connects

the blades) and the cutting point. The cutting point

moves from just beyond the swivel to the tip as the

scissors are closed. The blades are prevented from

meeting at any other points by giving them a slight

horizontal and vertical curve away from each other

during manufacture.

In order to ensure that the blades meet correctly,

the holes must be drilled to within one ten-

thousandth of an inch (about one four-hundredth of

a millimeter) of the correct position. The position of

the blades is inspected visually to see if the blades

meet evenly. If not, a portion of one blade will

overlap the other. This defect is known as a wing.

The tips are also inspected to ensure that they meet

evenly, without a gap between them or any overlap.

Because even dull scissors are able to cut paper

adequately, quality scissors are tested on tough

synthetic fabrics. Sharpness is tested by making sure

the blades cut the fabric rather than tear it. Strength

is tested by cutting through multiple layers of fabric.

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The blades should come together with a constant

pressure during cutting.

The consumer is responsible for maintaining the

quality of the scissors. Scissors should only be used

to cut the materials for which they were designed.

They should be oiled and sharpened regularly, and

the screw should be adjusted as necessary. Scissors

should be stored in a closed position. Setting down

scissors in an open position is the most common

cause of dull blades.

Electroplating

Some of the scissors are Gold electroplated while

some others are chromium or nickel plated.

Gold plated Scissors

Containers for plating

Nickel plating

* Systems Design requirements

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Labeling and Packaging

Labeling and Packaging is done once the scissors are

ready after polishing and Finishing. The Scissor

blades are oiled for retaining the sharpness of the

blades in a packed state.

Printed Cardboard boxes with Company name are

used for Packing.

The company stickers are added and the scissors are

Wrapped in butter paper and put into polybags.

* Graphic Design and printing potential exists

* The cardboard boxes need to be

replaced by water proof and unbreakable

material

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Macro Parameters

* Spatial and systems Design requirements for High grade / Volume manufacturing

The Meerut Scissors Industry cluster has a 100 small-scale units employing around 1000 people. In addition, the

cluster has around 300 household units employing another 1000-1500 people. The estimated turnover of the

cluster is around Rs 10 crores. The cluster is located around Peeramal market, Kanch ka phool, Khair Nagar,

Ghantaghar, Kareem Nagar, Kotla and Kareemwala areas. Scissors manufacturers are also present in nearby

villages like Mawana, Vahasuma, Parikhitgarh adi, Bara Gaon and Chota Gaon. The major products are 8" to 18"

copper and silver scissors. Copper, steel and silver are the main raw materials required for manufacturing of

scissors, which are available near Meerut city. There are two associations of scissors manufacturers. The cluster

has been growing at a slow rate of about 3-4 percent. The only association in the cluster is Scissor Manufacturers

Association.

Product Scope

In the recent years, the cluster has seen a decline in the demand for scissors of sizes 10” and below, due to an

inflow of imported scissors. The 10” and below segment is primarily of household users. On the other hand, the

demand has increased for scissors of bigger sizes, which are supplied to garment manufacturers. The cluster has

the potential for recapturing the household segment partially, provided the quality of scissors is improved. More

specifically, hardness and sharpness are the two issues to be tackled.

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Challenges

1. The cluster is heavily dependent on traders both for raw material and sales, often leading to distress sales

2. The Raw materials being used are usually mixed metal scrap from Industries, resulting in quality issues.

2. Shortage of electricity has also led to a problem of underutilized capacities, thereby reducing profits.

3. The manufacturers are also concerned with fluctuation in raw material prices and inconsistent supplies, over the last two years.

Potential for intervention

The cluster is very tightly controlled by the traders. Intervention is required for technology up gradation and quality

control for recapturing the lost market and future growth. Design development and Product diversification is also

required.

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Design Analysis

Ergonomics

As a tool in daily use the ease of handling of scissors is given prime attention. The tool should feel comfortable in

every user's hand, and the user should not get tired of utilizing the tool for hours on end. This is the role played by

the shaping of the scissors. The shapes of the blades as well as that of the handles are designed with this goal in

mind. This is why scissors with which the user is cutting on a table are angled, nail scissors follow the shape of the

nail, and embroidery scissors are extremely pointed, etc. Furthermore the shape of the handle is crucial to insure

that various user hands are equally at ease in performing the function for which the scissors were designed. Shape

and material are the key contributors to ease of use.

1. Shape of the blades

Based on the need for a variety of applications numerous shapes of blades have been developed over time. So, for

example, scissors to cut a wick have an area to catch the cut-off wick; hat maker's scissors are bent to

accommodate the shape of the hat; wall papering scissors are angled in such a way that it becomes unnecessary to

lift the scissors from the cutting surface.

2. The handle

The shape of the handle has to follow the shape of the hand and must be able to smoothly transfer the strength of

the hand to the cutting edge. The large the area for the finger, the more comfortable the scissors will feel. The

closer the shape of the handle is to the hand, the easier it is to "handle" the tool with utmost precision. In addition

to ease of handling for a variety of users, the user's preference, left or right hand, also becomes a challenge. Some

producers attempt to produce scissors that are truly ambidextrous. In particular the newest synthetic materials

make it possible to produce a variety of very comfortable handles. Two-component handles with their fused soft

rubber inserts offer a maximum of comfort for each individual hand.

Durability

Durability is not just an ethical and environmental issue for good scissors. Each and every tool has a price, and

requires a certain getting used to. Simply from an economic point of view a tool should have a long life. Longevity

in scissors is determined through meticulous manufacturing (precision, maximum hardness, minimal wear and

tear) and servicing potential (grinding and adjusting).

1. Meticulous manufacturing

The manufacture of scissors is rigorous precision work. The selection of materials is just as important as the actual

production process on precision equipment. Specialists highly skilled in their field of work are required in India for

Handmade scissors. What is needed is greater ongoing development of products and production methods which

needs to be brought about a know-how that is yet to improve the present product.

2. Maintenance

Due to the fact that the blades of scissors are continuously in contact a certain wear and tear is inevitable, and

sooner or later they need to be serviced. Just grinding the edges is not enough. In some cases the scissors need to

be taken apart and re-adjusted. This is why good scissors have a screw that allows for disassembly and re-

adjustment. Inexpensive scissors cannot be adjusted as the blades are riveted together. High quality scissors

should be only scissors with screws.

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Technology

The technology presently used is geared towards hand production of smaller volumes due to which prices of the

Scissors made in Meerut are higher. While the market has seen cheaper and smarter scissors in striking packaging

from China, Korea and Taiwan

As the most important aspect of quality control for scissors is the proper alignment of the two blades. In order for

scissors to cut smoothly, the blades must meet at two points only. These two points are the swivel (the point

where the rivet or screw connects the blades) and the cutting point. The cutting point moves from just beyond the

swivel to the tip as the scissors are closed. The blades are prevented from meeting at any other points by giving

them a slight horizontal and vertical curve away from each other during manufacture.

This is mainly controlled by Hand and Hand tools are used to adjust the balancing and setting of the two blades.

Good scissors should always close smoothly with a minimum of effort. High quality hair scissors have a closing

pressure of approximately 20 grams

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To ensure the ease of handling, all imperfections have to be minimized. Friction occurs when two surfaces are

moved against one another. In other words, the inside of the blades and the screw in its bearing. Through friction

and twist (see above) the blades only come into contact in two places during the cutting action - at the shank, just

behind the screw and at the point where the two blades meet. This function increases pressure on the cutting

edges and considerably reduces friction resistance.

To further decrease this friction, the points of contact are polished (smooth surface = minimal friction) and oiled.

To further increase smoothness a bearing is placed between the screw head and the body. These bearings range

from simple synthetic washers to elaborate mini roller bearings like those found in precision tools.

Appearance

Last but not least, visual impact is also the hallmark of good scissors. This criterion is not limited to the clean finish

of the surface, but also to the total design concept.

1. The finish

Good scissors are always carefully and evenly ground and polished. The clean, brushed satin or high gloss polish of

the steel surface is a clear indication of the care that has been taken throughout the entire production process.

2. The design

Presentation and appearance, the appealing good looks of scissors, which are used on a daily basis, should be

enjoyable and pleasing to the eye. Also the manufacturers should have the courage to create new concepts

3. The packaging

Good quality packaging is crucial to sales and marketing in markets. The consumer is attracted to a product by its

graphic design and packaging materials quality. Careful thought needs to be given to these by the Industry.

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Design Intervention Areas

1. Raw Material

The Meerut Scissors Industry mostly uses scrap metal for the scissors it produces. The scrap is collected from

different sources and is not consistent in nature or quality. This needs insightful change, to match with other

production technology changes.

Use of improved quality Raw material in consistent lots, can give a quantum jump to the quality of the final

product.

2. Technology Development

The technology in Meerut Scissors Industry presently used is developed for smaller volumes by using select hand

processes and scrap material. Due to which the quality and selling price of the Scissors made in Meerut are lower.

While the market has been flooded by inexpensive and smarter scissors in striking packaging from other countries,

The sales of these have adversely affected the sales of the Scissors produced in Meerut. The technology for

stainless steel scissors could also be one of the technologies developed.

Possible Design development and product development, and process development projects in the Industry could

yield marked results in bringing up the sales.

3. Packaging and Graphic Design

Packaging is crucial to sales and marketing in markets. The consumer is attracted to a product by its graphic

design and packaging materials quality. Careful thought needs to be given to these by the Industry.

Possible Packaging Design development and also Graphic design development projects in the Industry could yield

remarkable results.

4. Design for Compliance and Safety

Design for Safety and Compliance, a very important area of the Industry anywhere is another area for Design

Intervention in Meerut Scissors Industry.

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5. Design of Processes and Systems Design

Developing workable processes, space and sequential planning for maximum output , maximum efficiency, better

finishing and better accuracy to avoid manufacturing losses , man power losses, optimum working conditions and

proper storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention.

6. Design of Safety gear and Work Apparel

Most hazardous work areas and jobs require proper working gear and safety measures for the different body parts.

Especially the eyes, while grinding; the hands; the feet. This is another very important area of Design Intervention.

7. Creative Designs using the Metal Scrap

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Future Design & Development possibilities

There are many different kinds of scissors, shears, blades and razors which are needed in the market- domestic as

well as global, besides other metal products. The Meerut Scissors Industry can cater to these other similar product

requirements by developing the capacity required to produce more specialized and specific function scissors, and

by diversifying the product range.

The Industry can also look at similar technology needing products in steel and Brass which can be manufactured in

Meerut. To tide over lean periods or slump in orders for scissors.

Specialized scissors include sewing scissors, which often have one sharp point and one blunt point for intricate

cutting of fabric, and nail scissors, which have curved blades for cutting fingernails and toenails. Special kinds of

shears include pinking shears, which have notched blades that cut cloth to give it a wavy edge, and thinning

shears, which have teeth that thin hair rather than trim it.

Safety Scissors These have blunt ends and blades encased in plastic so the child cannot injure himself. The

modern ones are a great improvement over the all metal school scissors that were once popular. The new ones are

almost as good as "grown-up" scissors in their cutting capability.

Larger scissors with sharper points are the standard office and home scissors. Most people use these scissors for

tasks such as clipping coupons from the newspaper, as well as other general uses around the home. They may be

plastic with steel blades or all metal

Surgical scissors, a pair of surgical scissors has a design that facilitates sterilization, with no cracks or pits for

bacteria to hide in, and construction durable enough to hold up to considerable heat in the autoclave. Some may

have padded handles and other features to make them easier to use, including handles tailored to both left and

Right handed surgeons. A high degree of control is critical with surgical instruments, and thus they are very

carefully engineered to work optimally.

Dissecting Scissors Metzenbaum scissors are a type of surgical tool typically used to cut delicate soft tissues. Not

only are they the most commonly used scissors for cutting tissue, but they are designed only to be used for that

purpose. Because of their specific function, they sometimes are called Metzenbaum

Micro scissors are medical scissors that are mostly used for tissue or suture cutting. Unlike other medical

scissors, they do not have right or left hoops, so any surgeon, whether right of left-handed, can use micro scissors.

This versatility makes micro scissors an indispensable part of any operating room. In addition, these scissors are

ideal for hard to reach places, since they are small and extremely sharp.

Shears Scissors are cutting instruments consisting of a pair of metal blades connected in such a way that the

blades meet and cut materials placed between them when the handles are brought together. The word shears is

used to describe larger instruments of the same kind. As a general rule, scissors have blades less than 6 in (15 cm)

long and usually have handles with finger holes of the same size. Shears have blades longer than 6 in (15 cm) and

often have one small handle with a hole that fits the thumb and one large handle with a hole that will fit two or

more fingers. There is a possibility for the Meerut to enter into the shears market.

Razors Razors with Plastic or metal handles used by Barbers, which have a demand in local and rural markets can

also be produced by the press cut methods in steel at Meerut.

Metal Hand tools The Hand tools required for the production of Scissors and for other Industries , could also be

manufactured in Meerut, with some machines and skills added to the already available technology.

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Metal Jewellery Metal scrap from Scissors production can be used for making New age jewellery and can be

produced by the Meerut scissors manufacturers. There is a possibility of a very large market for jewellery of this

kind.

Metal Hardware for Bags and Fashion Accessories is another requirement area and Designers can play an

important role in developing Quality Designs of Hardware in Brass and steel required by the markets can be

produced by the Meerut Scissors Industry.

Decorative Metal furniture can also be produced at Meerut, using metal as well as the scissors scrap.

Catalogue and Website Design is a requirement and Designers can play an important role in developing

graphics and communication materials for the Meerut Scissors Industry.

Research and Development

Constant Research and Development Is the strength of every Industry, and the only way to get ahead and make

profits and sustained growth. The areas which require constant attention and up gradation in the Meerut Scissors

Industry are:

1. Product Design Development

2. Product Diversification

3. Product Up gradation

4. Technology Up gradation

5. Production processes Up gradation

6. Die making

7. Raw material alternatives

8. Graphics

9. Packaging

10. Waste material use

11. Development of Usage of Alternative sources of Energy

12. Marketing strategies and Communication

13. Training

14. Power saving devices

15. Time saving processes

Marketing & Competition

In the recent years, the cluster has seen a decline in the demand for scissors of sizes 10” and below, due to an

inflow of imported scissors. The 10” and below segment is primarily of household users. On the other hand, the

demand has increased for scissors of bigger sizes, which are supplied to garment manufacturers. The cluster has

the potential for recapturing the household segment partially, provided the quality of scissors is improved. More

specifically, hardness and sharpness are the two issues to be tackled.

The household consumer looking for a better looking product, and better packaging, is attracted to the imported

glistening steel and attractively packaged Imported product. The professional consumer and the highly specialized

requirements of the Medical field, cannot find the technically perfect product they are looking for, from Meerut.

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Design Audit of Scissor manufacturing

Units at Meerut

1. Name : Munco Scissors

Owner : Mr. Mohammad Alam

Address : Zakir Colony, Meerut

Product : Barber Scissors

Turnover : 6 Lakhs / Annum

Design Audit : 1. The unit mostly uses scrap metal for the scissors it produces. The scrap is collected

from different sources and is not consistent in nature or quality. This needs to change, to match with other


2. Developing workable processes, space and sequential planning for maximum output, maximum

efficiency, better finishing and better accuracy to avoid manufacturing losses, man power losses, optimum

working conditions and proper storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention required by the

Unit.

3. Packaging is crucial to sales and marketing in the markets for the unit. The consumer is attracted to a

product by its graphic design and packaging materials quality. Careful thought needs to be given to these

by the Unit.

4. The unit requires Designed workstations for working the blanks, as well as finishing and packing.

5. The unit can also produce furniture or Jewellery from scissors waste.

2. Name : 3 Star Scissors

Owner : Mr. Zahid

Address : Kotla street , Kanchi wali Gali, Meerut



Design Audit : 1. The manufacturing technology needs up gradation for a better product. Product

diversification can be beneficial. Better grinding and chamfering machines are required by the unit.

2. Developing efficient spaces and sequential planning for maximum output, maximum efficiency, better

finishing and better accuracy to avoid manufacturing losses, man power losses, optimum working

conditions and proper storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention required by the Unit.

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by the Unit.

4. The unit requires proper workstations for working the blanks, as well as finishing and packing

3. Name : Ayub Scissors

Owner : Mr. Ayub

Address : Gram Hasanpur, Garh Road, Meerut


Turnover : 3.5 Lakhs / Annum


from different sources and is not consistent in nature or quality.




Unit.

3. Research and development as well as better grinding machines are required


product by its graphic design and packaging materials quality.

5. The unit requires Designed workstations and safety clothing

6. Packaging and Graphics designs can be used for enhancing the sales of the product.

4. Name : Shiekh Scissors

Owner : Mr. Sharif Ahmed

Address : 136 Sabun Giran, Meerut

Product : Tailors Scissors


Design Audit : 1. Developing workable processes, space and sequential planning for maximum output,

maximum efficiency, better finishing and better accuracy to avoid manufacturing losses, man power

losses, optimum working conditions and proper storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention

required by the Unit.

2. Safety clothing and better grinding machines required.

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5. Product diversification can increase the demand for the products from the unit

5. Name : Nasir Forz and Casting

Owner : Mr.Mohammad Sadiq Faifi

Address : 191 Hata Abdul Kyum, Bagpat Road, Meerut

Product : Tailoring Scissors



from different sources and is not consistent in nature or quality. The steel blanks are casted elsewhere

and then brought to the unit for casting of handles in Brass, in the process adding to the cost per unit.




Unit.

3. The unit requires planned casting area and safety clothing.


5. The Unit can diversify to make Hardware for fashion accessories and lifestyle products.

6. Name : Unique Trading Company

Owner : Mr. Naushad Ali

Address : Islam Nagar, Maliana, Meerut




diversification can be beneficial. advanced Injection molding machine might be introduced for good quality

plastic handles, giving competition to the Chinese product in the market.




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by the Unit.

4. The unit needs to invest in safety measures and special clothing for the workers

7. Name : Eagle Manufacturing Company

Owner : Mr. Mohammad Nadeem

Address : Pillckhri Road, Meerut










8. Name : Farman Kanchi Udyog

Owner : Mr. Farmanuddin

Address : Shyam Nagar, Meerut




from different sources and is not consistent in nature or quality.




Unit.

3. Packaging is crucial to sales and marketing in the markets for the unit. Careful thought needs to be

given to this by the Unit.


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5. The unit can also produce high quality hardware for fashion accessories, as well as jewellery , to

diversify.

9. Name : Roxy Scissors Company

Owner : Mr. Mustaq Ahmed

Address : Guzri Bazaar, Meerut










5. Metal furniture can be manufactured by the unit for further growth

10. Name : Fancy Scissors

Owner : Mr. Irshad

Address : Tarapuri, Meerut

Product : General Scissors, Tailoring , Barber Scissors, Electroplating



from different sources and is inconsistent in nature and quality.


efficiency, better finishing and better accuracy, storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention





by the Unit.


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11. Name : Insha Creations

Owner : Mr. Tabassum

Address : Islamabad, Meerut

Product : Tailoring Scissors , Barber Scissors

Turnover : 3.5 Lakhs / Annum








12. Name : Myco Industries

Owner : Mr. Irfan

Address : Islamabad, Meerut

Product : Kitchen, General Scissors with Plastic handle



diversification can be beneficial. advanced Injection molding machine might be introduced for good quality

plastic handles, giving competition to the Chinese product in the market.






by the Unit.

4. The unit needs to invest in safety measures and special clothing for the workers

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13. Name : Aamir Scissors

Owner : Mr. Aamir

Address : Teer Gran, Meerut









Unit.



by the Unit.


5. The unit can also produce high quality furniture , for further growth.

14. Name : Ayub Rolling Mill

Owner : Mr. Ayub

Address : Partapur, Meerut



Design Audit : 1. Sequential planning for maximum output, maximum efficiency, better finishing and

better accuracy to avoid manufacturing losses, man power losses, optimum working conditions and proper

storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention required by the Unit.



4. Product diversification can increase the manufacturing from the unit, for increased turnover

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15. Name : Max Trading Company

Owner : Mr. Parvez

Address : Nakkarchayan, Meerut

Product : Barber , Tailor Scissors



from different sources and is inconsistent in nature and quality.

2. Developing workable processes, space and sequential planning for maximum output, and proper

storage etc. are some other areas for Design Intervention required by the Unit.


4. Packaging is crucial to sales and marketing in the markets for the unit.



16. Name : Zig Zag Scissors

Owner : Mr. Ashwaq

Address : Gram Hasanpur, Meerut

Product : Zig Zag Scissors








Unit.



5. Product diversification can increase the manufacturing , for increased turnover.

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Suggestions for Industry and

Business growth

1. Credit facility should be made available to all the Manufacturers, on the same

concept as the Kisan credit facility. Manufacturers should also be provided with credit cards

for a limited amount, for buying Raw material or buying machines and equipment, giving

them the advantage of picking up larger orders from the market.

The Meerut Scissors manufacturers as well as the other Manufacturing associations from

other sectors should work on this possibility.

2. A Raw material Bank needs to be created for the Scissors producers.

3. Electric Power supply situation needs improvement

4. Business development Training; Machine operators training; Exposure to international

manufacturing techniques; Full Automization of production for stainless steel Scissors ,as

well as Die making and Tools making training needs to be organized for the sector.

5. Testing Labs required in Meerut for Quality grading needed for exports of Scissors.

6. Due to exposure to toxic substances and hazardous nature of the Industry proper

Insurance coverage is required for the Labor in the form of subsidized Health

cards .

7. Technology Obsolescence needs to be planned for, with introduction of safer and

better grinding, chamfering machines, forging chambers and processes etc.

8. The growth of the local Industry depends on competitive prices in the markets vis a vis

imported scissors . Recommendations are for increasing the Excise duty on the

Imported scissors.

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