DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

  3D Printing 3D printing  is a process of making three-dimensional objects from a digital file. This rapidly growing technology has revolutionised how mechanical engineers design and produce parts and components. 3D printing also allows for the creation of custom parts and components quickly and easily It can reduce the cost and time associated with traditional manufacturing processes.  As technology advances, the cost of 3D printing will decrease, and the quality of the parts and components produced will increase.  In the medical industry, 3D printing technology can be involved in creating the following, Custom prosthetics Bionic Hands Prosthetic upper limb Implants  Medical devices In the automotive industry, 3D printing technology can produce parts and components for, Cars  Trucks  Electric vehicles Robotics Robotics is becoming increasingly important in mechanical engineering. They are becoming i

  Engine and automotive engineering is a fascinating field that encompasses the design, development, and optimization of vehicles and their components. Here's a broad overview of what it involves: Engine Engineering 1. Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)    - Design and Optimization: Focus on improving performance, efficiency, and emissions. This includes work on engine blocks, pistons, crankshafts, and cylinder heads.    - Fuel Systems: Developments in fuel injection systems, carburetors, and fuel pumps to improve fuel efficiency and power output.    - Combustion Chambers:Design and analysis of combustion chambers to optimize the burning process for power and efficiency. 2. Alternative Power trains    - Electric Motors: Designing electric drive trains, including motors, batteries, and control systems.    - Hybrid Systems: Combining internal combustion engines with electric propulsion to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.    - Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Working on fuel cell tech

 Laser Telemetric System (Metrology) A laser telemetric system (LTS) is a non-contact gauge that uses a collimated laser beam to measure things. It comprises three parts: a transmitter, a receiver, and processor electronics. The LTS can scan at a rate of 150 scans per second. Here are some examples of how LTS can be used:  Industrial in-process measurement A scanning laser-based measurement system can be used for industrial in-process measurement.  Vehicle monitoring An LTS can use an ultrashort fiber laser or a fiber-couple diode laser to monitor targets over large distances, angles, and color intervals.  Scanning laser gauge A scanning laser gauge can be used to measure objects with a diameter of 0.05 mm to 450 mm. It works by passing a thin band of laser light through a linear scanner lens to create a parallel beam. When an object is placed in the parallel beam, it casts a shadow that depends on time. The receiver then detects the light and the microprocessor processes the signal to

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is the ability of machines to learn, reason, and act like humans. AI can be used to automate processes, as well as to create new materials and components.  AI can be used to improve existing processes and components.  AI is already used in mechanical engineering to automate, Mechanical processes Analyse data Decisions making  AI can be used in mechanical processes to, Optimise designs Reduce costs Improve the efficiency It can help to identify potential problems and suggest solutions before they become a problem.  AI-powered robots can be programmed to perform complex tasks that would be too difficult for humans.  It is being used to develop autonomous vehicles, which can drive themselves without needing a human driver. AI is also used to develop smart materials that respond to their environment and adapt to changing conditions.  Nanotechnology  Nanotechnology is the manipulation

  Basic concepts of lasers - types of lasers - uses, advantages and applications What is Laser? LASER is an abbreviation of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers are light beams so powerful that they can travel miles into the sky, and they can also cut through the surfaces of metals. Theodore H Maiman at Hughes Research Laboratories was the first person to build a practical laser in 1960. Today lasers find applications in various fields and there are different types of lasers with numerous applications. List of Laser Types Lasers are classified into 6 types based on the types of medium used in them, and they are: Solid-state lasers Gas lasers Liquid lasers Semiconductor lasers Chemical lasers Metal-vapour lasers Solid-State Lasers The solid-state laser is a type of laser where the medium used is solid. The solid material used in these lasers is either glass or crystalline materials. Working of Solid-State Laser Glass or crystalline materials used in a solid-st

Surface finish measurement   The   Surface finish , also defined as   Surface Texture   or   Surface Topography   is the nature of a surface. It comprises the small local deviations of a surface from the perfectly flat ideal (a true plane). The surface of every component has some form of texture, which varies according to its structure and the way it has been manufactured. In order to control the manufacturing process or predict a component’s behaviour during use, it is necessary to quantify surface characteristics by using surface finish parameters. Example of Surface Finish (Surface Texture) Figure – Lay, Waviness, and Roughness The Basics of Surface Finish Measurement Diagram Showing a Contact Profilometer Contact Profilometer Tip Shape What are the Types of Surface Finish Measurement Parameters? Surface Texture  parameters or  Surface Finish Measurement  parameters  can be separated into three basic types, these include: Roughness Waviness Form The seven possible lay directions ar