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I want to create a new OS which is based on Ubuntu. I changed everything in Ubuntu like name, screenfetch logo, etc., but I failed when it comes to creating an iso for my OS. I want to change everything like bootloader logo, bootloader name, etc. I don't want to show any Ubuntu name in that. I also want to change the grub screen. Which tools/packages do I need to install for that?

In particular I want to know which tools are generally used by Lubuntu/Xubuntu teams when they make their OS from an Ubuntu build.

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Read https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeDistroHowto

I changed everything in Ubuntu like name, screenfetch logo, etc., but I failed when it comes to creating an iso for my OS.

Modify the Pretty Name Variable in /usr/lib/os-release and change "Ubuntu" to the name you prefer. For changing the icon, run:

sudo cp -r /usr/share/icons/hicolor/256x256/apps/ubuntu-logo-icon.png /usr/share/icons/hicolor/256x256/apps/ubuntu-logo-icon.png.bak

And then place the logo's .png file in /usr/share/icons/hicolor/256x256/apps/ and rename the .png file to ubuntu-logo-icon.png.

I want to change everything like bootloader logo .

I assume you are talking about the boot splash screen, right? See How do I change the plymouth bootscreen? You can get one Plymouth them from Pling or create your own theme.

, bootloader name, etc. I don't want to show any Ubuntu name in that

See How to safely change OS name in grub boot menu? You have to modify /etc/default/grub.

Which tools/packages do I need to install for that?

A.F.A.I.K, there is no such tool/package.

I also want to change the grub screen.

I presume you're talking about the Grub theme. You can select one theme from Pling or create your own theme.

In particular I want to know which tools are generally used by Lubuntu/Xubuntu teams when they make their OS from an Ubuntu build.

They don't really use any tool, they modify the files and repositories themself.

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I'd recommend Cubic but you have to still go around and change branding, make your own DE, etc. I recommend building the desktop and server versions on Ubuntu Server with Cubic, it gets rid of those pesky DE bits scattered everywhere.