Project No: SR/FST/ETI-317/2012

Principal Investigator: Dr. A. Srinath

Associated faculty:
• Dr. Y. Kalyan Chakravarthy
• Dr. S. S. Rao
• Dr. G. Yedukondalu
• Mr. T. Eswar Rao
• Mr. P. Ratna Prasad

Patents Published:
• Device and Method for generating hydraulic prosthetic knee movements: 4787/CHE/2012

PhD's Awarded: 02

Research Publications: 21

List of Experiments:
• 3D printing of shaft support.
• 3D printing of Spur gear.
• A study on construction and operation of coordinate measuring machine.
• Measurement of 3D printed shaft support dimensions using CMM.
• Measurement of 3D printed Spur gear dimensions using CMM.
• Introduction to manual part programming on CNC part programming.
• Simulation of tool path for turning operation using Edge CAM.
• Simulation of tool path for milling operation using Edge CAM.
• Multiple rough and finishing turning cycles.
• Profile milling on CNC milling.
• Profile milling: Profile with circular channel inside on CNC milling.
• Drilling on CNC milling.

Overview

Robotics:

Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, and others. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.

These technologies are used to develop machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human actions. Robots can be used in any situation and for any purpose, but today many are used in dangerous environments (including bomb detection and deactivation), manufacturing processes, or where humans cannot survive. Robots can take on any form but some are made to resemble humans in appearance. This is said to help in the acceptance of a robot in certain replicative behaviors usually performed by people. Such robots attempt to replicate walking, lifting, speech, cognition, and basically anything a human can do. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature, contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics.

Mechatronics:

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. As technology advances, the subfields of engineering multiply and adapt. Mechatronics' aim is a design process that unifies these subfields. Originally, Mechatronics just included the combination of mechanics and electronics, therefore the word is a combination of mechanics and electronics; however, as technical systems have become more and more complex the definition has been broadened to include more technical areas.

Medical Robots:

Medical Robots. Nowadays, it is no longer surprising to learn that a hospital’s top performing surgeon is not human. With unmatched precision and the ability to work without fatigue, medical robots are obviously one of the most useful applications of robotic technology. These robots are widely used in various medical practices, including difficult surgical procedures, and have completely revolutionized the speed and efficiency of health care services in several parts of the world. The first known medical robot utilized by the medical industry was in 1985, when the robot PUMA 560 placed a needle for a brain biopsy using CT guidance. Three years later, the PROBOT from the Imperial College London helped doctors perform prostate surgery on a patient. Since then, persistent studies on robotic systems for specific use in health care were carried out by medical researchers like Intuitive Surgical. One of its more famous robots is the da Vinci Surgical System.

Equipment Details:

1. 3-D Printer

2. Coordinate Measuring Machine

3. Robotic Manipulator

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Software Pack:
• MSC Software Structural Bundle
• MSC Software Motion Bundle

License Keys: 50 Nos

Through this Centre of Excellence, students of Mechanical Engineering get to pursue their B. Tech and M. Tech projects. In addition to this, student also participate in various national events like SAE Baja, Go-kart, HVC (Hybrid Vehicle Contest), Solar challenge by analysing their vehicle design through MSC Software. Students collaborate with faculty and publish patents through this Centre of Excellence.

This COE conducted 4 faculty development programs and 8 student development programs after its commencement. Department of Mechanical Engineering merged this software with few courses in their curriculum like PSTD (Problem Solving Techniques in Design), Mechanical & Materials-2 and Finite Element Methods. Through this COE, the department offers certificate courses which are issued directly by the MSC Software company.

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Department of Mechanical engineering has a Dassault 3D experience centre in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC). The department has unlimited version of 3D Experience bundles like Catia, Simulia, Delmia, Enovia, etc.

Through this COE, Department of Mechanical Engineering offers certificate courses to both UG and PG Students. This COE also encourages students to participate in various student competitions. Students perform modelling and analysis of their individual projects and vehicle design of different national competitions.

The centre organized 6 faculty development programs and 14 student development programs. Through this COE, students are file and publish various design patents.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering has a Centre of Excellence with the NISA software. The Centre comprises of 100 perpetual licenses. Through this COE, the department of Mechanical Engineering conducted 4 faculty development programs and 10 student development programs. There are 25 active students in this COE heading by one faculty in-charge. Through this COE students are participating in various national competitions held by bodies like SAE and ISIE. Some of the students are utilising this COE to complete their B. Tech projects. Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted certificate courses to UG students through this COE.