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The Manufacturing Processes and Automation Division was started at [[Netaji Subh
as Institute of Technology]] during the session 1995-96.
The aim of the Division of Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineering is t
o provide a coherent education and intensive training program to the students in
the aforesaid branch with adequate facilities in various laboratories and works
hops, which are being developed to fulfill the requirement of the course. Giant
strides in field of electronics and computer science have culminated in the evol
ution of computer integrated manufacturing systems. It was started with the aim
of providing coherent, intensive training programmes in the areas of CAD/CAM, CN
C, Analog and Digital Electronics, Management of Manufacturing Systems, Machine
Tools, Automation, Robotics, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and Non-
Conventional Machining.
== Infrastructure ==
=== CAD/CAM/CAE Lab ===
Objective of this laboratory is:
· Imparting students with practical knowledge of latest design to manufacturing an
d tooling practices.
· Emphasize & teach the importance of analysis driven design process for better pr
oductivity.
· Industry relevance to enhance career opportunities of students.
· Equipping the students with modern tools to facilitate project work.
· Developing NSIT as an engineering consultant.
· Research and Development.
It is one of the most popular laboratories of the institute presently equipped w
ith number of DELL workstations. Laboratory is also equipped with adequate numbe
r of peripheral devices such as printers, projectors, scanner, plotters etc.
Some of the best software such as I-DEAS, CATIA and Pro-E for mechanical design,
analysis and automation applications are being used by the undergraduates, whic
h offer excellent employability in India as well as abroad.

=== Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C

IM) Lab ===
This laboratory has two trainer CNC machines (Denford, U.K.), a Mitsubishi Robot
having 5-degrees of freedom, a linear slide on which robot moves and other supp
orting equipment. Students get hands-on experience in programming and working wi
th CNC machines, robot and linear slide for the robot, completely integrated und
er a control of single computer. A host computer uses information in an integrat
ed manner to create a fully automated shop floor. Besides this, hardware type ex
periments with Software simulation provides unique opportunity to the students t
o understand the principles and design involved. Some training programmes in the
area of "Operation And Programming Of CNC Machines " have also been organized f
or the industrial and other institution personnel during the last few years.

=== Central Workshop ===

Presently there are four shops besides the Machine Tools Lab.
==== Machine Shop ====
It has semi automated lathes, millers, cutters and grinders. Experiments are des
igned in such a way that student get a feel of actual working condition.

==== Fitting Shop ====

All fitting tools are available for training the students. Drilling, Power Saw a
nd grinding units are also installed to serve as ancillary units to facilitate w
ork connected with cutting, drilling and grinding.

==== Welding Shop ====

A well-equipped welding shop has been established with facilities for Electric A
rc and gas welding. Flame cutting unit is also available.

==== Sheet Metal Shop ====

A sheet metal shop has been established but with limited facilities at present.
However, it is expected to augment these shortly.

==== Foundry Shop ====

A Foundry Shop with update facilities for Sand testing and machine molding insta
lled in it. Melting and di casting facilities are also available.

=== Sand Testing Lab ===

=== Welding Lab ===

A welding lab has been established which is equipped with an Automatic Submerged
Arc Welding unit and Automatic Metal Inert Gas (MIG).

=== Material Testing Lab ===

A Material Testing Lab. has been established to provide facilities for testing o
f material. Presently the lab is equipped with Vickers hardness testing, Rockwel
Hardness testing, Impact Testing, Erichsen Testing Machines, and Tensile Testin
g Machine.

=== Metrology Lab ===

The aim of this laboratory is to make the students understand the importance of
precision measurements. In view of its industrial relevance, Metrology laborator
y has special importance in engineering education. In this laboratory exposure t
o work on high precision measuring instruments is provided, to make the students
familiar with principles, operation and application of measuring techniques. Th
e laboratory is equipped with following equipments: -
* Profile projector
* Floating carriage diameter measuring machine
* Tool maker's microscope
* Slip and angle gauges
* Complete range of hand held precision measuring instruments
* Electronic and pneumatic gauges
Efforts are being made to continuously upgrade the laboratory by the induction o
f other sophisticated instruments to broaden the scope of work in the laboratory
for R&D work.

=== AM/Mechanical Science Lab ===

This lab has two divisions one deals with Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics and
the other with Applied Mechanics. In the first, experiments being conducted are
mainly based on the determination of discharge and other parameters using Berno
ullis theorem and continuity equation. Equipment under this section include Orif
icemeter, Venturimeter, Rotameter, Pope friction apparatus, laminar flow appratu
s and notch apparatus. All apparatus are closed - circuit type. In the section o
f Applied Mechanics, experiments are performed to understand the basic theories
of Applied Mechanics. Some of the related instruments include screw jack, worm a
nd worm wheel, bell crank lever, simply supported beam etc.
This laboratory has all the basic facilities to conduct experimental work relate
d to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Experiments based basic prin
ciples related to force/stresses on structure; Bernoulli's theorem, Nature of La
minar and Turbulent flow, friction in the pipes; Thermodynamics and Power cycles
are conducted. The laboratory also makes use of different modern flow measuring
devices. Efforts are being made to upgrade some conventional equipment with mod
ern computer assisted devices.

=== KDM Lab ===

This laboratory is developed to imbibe practical hand in the subject of Theory o

f Machines and Mechanisms. Here students get practical exposure of following mec
hanisms and experiments:
* CAM Analysis Machine
* Generation Involute Gear
* Inversion of four bar chain
* Elliptical Trammel
* Whirling of shaft apparatus
* Static and Dynamic balancing
* Motorized Gyroscope
* Universal Governor· Vibration Analysis Equipment
* Epicyclic Gear Train and Torque holding Apparatus
* Slip and Creep Measurement
* Coriollis Component of Acceleration

=== Manufacturing Automation Lab ===

Application of PLC's, Motors (Stepper, servo etc.), Pneumatic and Hydraulic driv
es to create systems that resemble current industrial systems and applications.

== MPAE Research Focus ==

The faculty members of the MPAE department have a strong commitment towards teac
hing and research. The current areas of research of the department are:
* Welding
* Non-Conventional Machining
* Manufacturing Systems
=== 1991 ===
* Shailender K.J. Gulkhov A.B. & Uzunyan M.D., "The Theoretical Analysis of Grai
ns' Height Differences on the Wheel Surface", Cutting & Tools, Issue 45, 1991, p
p. 48-52.
* Shailendra K.J. Uzunyan M.D., "Work performance of Diamond Wheels under Electr
o-Discharge Grinding of Binary Materials". Cutting & tools, Issue 46, 1991, pp.
48-52.
* Uzunyan M.D., Shailendra K.J. "High Capacity Grinding and Workability Criteria
of Hard Metals". Scientific Society of Mechanical Engg. N 8-9, 1991, Budapest,
pp.348-351.
=== 2000 ===
* "Electro Chemical spark Trepanning of Alumina and Quark" by Jain and Chak (MST
69-98) is accepted and would be appear in the forth coming issue Vol 4 (2) of t
he Journal Machining Science and Technology, June 19, 2000.
=== 2001 ===
* R. Purohit and R. Sagar, "Fabrication of a Cam using Metal Matrix Composites",
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 17, 2001,
pp. 644-648.
=== 2004 ===
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari and P.C. Pandey, 'Some investigations on electric
discharge machining of hardened tool steels using different electrodes, 'Journa
l of Materials Processing Technology' Vol. 149 issue 1-3, 2004, pp. 272-277.
=== 1988 ===
* D.K. Singh and A.P. Mehta ""By-pass Factor for dehumidifying Coil" - Eight Nat
ional Symposium on Refrigeration and 'Air-conditioning. IIT Kanpur. Feb 26-27. 1
988.
=== 1991 ===
* D.K. Singh and A.P. Mehta "Scope of Energy Conservation in Lighting" - All Ind
ia Seminar on Thermal Insulation and Other Devices for Conservation of Energy. I
nstitution of Engineers. New Delhi. October 9-10. 1991.
* A.P. Mehta and D.K.Singh "Quality Control in Development of Balancing Value" -
National Seminar on Energy Conservation and Management REC Kurukshetra. October
10-11. 1991.
* Shailendra K.J. Uzunyan M.D., "Comparative machinability of Nontungsten Hard A
lloys". International Scientific & Technical Seminar on "problem of material mac
hining in the modern manufacturing area, Vol.2, 1991, Kharkov, Ukraine, pp. 146-
150
=== 1992 ===
* Shailendra K.J. Rudnev A.B., Uzunyan M.D., "Interaction Peculiarities of Diamo
nd Wheel and Synthetic Polycrystal Biplate composite Materials Based on compact
Modification of Boron nitride (Tomal - 10) under the Process of Electro-discharg
e Grinding, "International Scientific and technical Seminar on "High technology
in machine building" These of reports, 1992, Alushta, Ukraine, pp. 184-186.
* D.K.Singh "Threats of Ozone Depletion and Environment Degradation" 10th ISME c
onference on Mechanical Engineering., DCE Delhi, December 9-11, 1992.
* D.K. Singh "Energy-Potential and Conservation" - National Solar Energy Conserv
ation. IIT Delhi. December 28-30. 1992.
* D.k.Singh "Renewable Energy. The Last Resort" - National Solar Energy Conventi
on. IIT Delhi. December 28-30. 1992.
=== 1996 ===
* Maheshwari Sachin Pandey Sunil, 'Element transfer behaviour of fluxes during s
ubmerged are welding', International Symposium on 50 years of Metallurgy: Retros
pect & Prospect, organised by Indian Institute of Metals, New Delhi, Nov 14-18,
1996.
* Maheshwari Sachin, Pandey Sunil, 'Effect of flux ingredients on weld metal com
position" Xth ISME conference on Mechanical Engineering, New Delhi, December 9-1
1, 1996.
* Aditya Kumar, T.P. Ghosh, A comparison of two concepts of friction in metal fo
rming Analysis. Tribo-Tech 96, Feb 23-24, 1996.
=== 1997 ===
* Maheshwari Sachin, Pandey Sunil, 'Design of flux formulations for general purp
ose submerged are welding of low carbon steel. 'Conference on 'Emerging trends i
n welding technology' organised by Indian Institute of Welding at hotel Hyatt Re
gency New Delhi, Feb 8, 1997.
* Maheshwari Sachin, Pandey Sunil, 'Power Source behaviour and prediction of wel
ding current in submerged are welding'. Conference on 'Emerging trends in weldin
g technology'organised by Indian Institute of Welding at hotel Hyatt Regecny New
Delhi, Feb 8, 1997.
* Maheshwari Sachin, Pandey Sunil, 'Charge in weld metal composition during subm
erged are welding as a function of electrochemical reactions'. NWS' 97, Internat
ional conference organised by Indian Institute of Welding at IISc Bangalore, Dec
11-13, 1997.
=== 1998 ===
* Maheshwari Sachin,, Pandey Sunil, 'Development of Computer Integrated System f
or Metal Transfer Analysis During Welding'. Conference on 'Emerging trends in we
lding technology' organised by Indian Institute of Welding at hotel Hyatt Regenc
y New Delhi, Feb 14, 1998.
=== 1999 ===
* Maheshwari Sachin,Pandey Sunil, 'Development of Real Time Recording Facility f
or V-I Transients to Study the Effect of Flux Constituents during Submerged Are
Welding', International Welding Conference on Welding & Allied Technology, Organ
ised by the Indian Institute of Welding in association with Confederation of Ind
ian Industry, New Delhi, 15-17 February 1999.
=== 2001 ===
* Shankar Singh and N.D. Sharma, 'Electrical discharge machining of En-354 steel
with different electrodes', Proceedings of 12th ISME (Indian Society of Mechani
cal Engineers) Crescent Engg. College, Chennai, 10-12th Jan'2001, pp. 232-240. P
resentation was also done.
* Shankar Singh and R.V. Rao, 'Study of some aspects in electric discharge machi
ning of hardened En - 354 steel using different electrode materials', Proceeding
s of XIII ISEM (13th International Symposium for Electro Machining), Bilbao, Spa
in, 9-11th May 2001, pp. 661-673.
* R. Sagar, R. Purohit, R. Kumar, C.R. Meena and A.K. Shukla, "Agile manufacturi
ng, design and analysis of guides for poppet valves", 8th ISPE International Con
ference on Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, Anaheim, Californi
a, 28th July-1st Aug.,2001, pp.760-769.
=== 2002 ===
* Rajesh Purohit, Pramod Sahu and Rakesh Sagar, "Design and fabrication of vario
us powders", International Conference on Po9wder Metallurgy for Automotive Compo
nents and 28th annual Technical meeting of PMAI on Powder Metallurgy and Particu
late Materials, January 22-24, 2002, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, (presented
)
* Rajesh Purohit and Rakesh Sagar, "Modeling and simulation of press forming of
aluminum 5 weight % SiCp composites", International Conference on powder metallu
rgy for Automotive Components and 28th annual Technical Meeting of PMAI on Powde
r Metallurgy and particulate Materials, January 22-24, 2002, India Habitat Centr
e, New Delhi, (presented)
* R. Purohit, G. Hemath Kumar and R. Sagar "Fabrication and wear testing of alum
inum based metal matrix composite automotive parts", National Seminar on Emergin
g Trends in Manufacturing, Proceedings of XVI National Convention of Production
Engineers, January 19-20, 2002, IT BHU, Varanasi, pp. 495-500.
* Shankar Singh and P.C. Pandey, 'Surface finish quality after electric discharg
e machining - a review', Proceedings SECTAS - 2002 (National Seminar on Emerging
Convergent Technologies and Systems), Faculty of Engg., Dyalbagh Educational In
stitute, Agra, 1st-2nd March, 2002, pp. 462-467. Presentation was also done.
* Shankar Singh, P.C. Pandey and S. Maheshwari, Thermo mathematical models for E
lectric discharge machining: an overview, Proceedings 2nd International conferen
ce on Manufacturing, ICM-2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9-11th August 2002, vol. I, pp
. 492-500.
* Shankar Singh, P.C. Pandey and S. Maheshwari, 'Role of information technology
in manufacturing' Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing, ICM
2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9-11th August 2002, vol. I, pp. 686-692.
* R. Purohit, A.K. Das and R. Sagar, "Microstructure and fractographic study of
ALSiCp composites", Conference on Progress in composite Materials, October 18-19
, 2002, Mumbai, (accepted).
* R. Purohit, A. K. Das and R. Sagar, "Rolling of AI-SiCp Composites", Conferenc
e on progress in composite Materials,. October 18-19,2002, Mumbai, (accepted).
=== 2003 ===
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari and P.C. Pandey, 'Abrasive Electro-discharge Mach
ining - An Innovative Technique in Hybrid Machining', Proc. National Conference
on 'World Class Manufacturing', Amrita Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, pp.
01-06, May 7 -9, 2003.
* P.K.Chaudhary, M.Agarwal, V.Lal, S. Maheshwari and Shankar Singh, 'Knowledge b
ased CAD systems' e- Proceedings, International Conference on CAD, CAM, Robotics
and Autonomous Factories, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Aug. 11-13, 20
03.
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari and P.C. Pandey, 'Analysis of the abrasive electr
o-discharge machining (AEDM) for machining of advanced materials', Proc. Nationa
l Conference on Recent Developments in Mechanical Engineering (NCME 2003), Thapa
r Institute Engineering & Technology, Patiala, pp. 610-614, Oct. 31st-Nov. 1st,
2003.
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari and Jagdev Singh, 'Taguchi approach and design of
experiments for robust design: an overview', Proc. National Conference on Recen
t Developments in Mechanical Engineering (NCME 2003), Thapar Institute Engineeri
ng & Technology, Patiala, pp. 335-338, Oct. 31st-Nov. 1st, 2003.
=== 2004 ===
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari and P.C. Pandey, 'Some investigations on electric
discharge machining of hardened tool steels using different electrodes,' (Ref.
IS 37) accepted for presentation & publication in the proceedings at -14th Inter
national Symposium on Electromachining (ISEM XIV), Edinburgh, Scotland, 30 March
- 1 April 2004.
* Shankar Singh , S. Maheshwari, Alok Dey, et.al., Electrical Discharge Machining
of Aluminium Matrix Composites (paper no. M-15), Proceedings, International Conf
erence on Recent Advances in Composite Materials (ICRACM 2004), Department of Me
chanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanas
i - 221 005, India, December 17-19, 2004, pp. 459-463.
* Ankur Jain, Alok Rustagi and Shankar Singh , Some Investigations into the Elect
ric Discharge Machining of En-353 Steel with Different Electrode Materials ,(paper
no. M-20), Proceedings, International Conference on Recent Advances in Composit
e Materials (ICRACM 2004), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Te
chnology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India, December 17-19, 2
004, pp. 525-529.
=== 2005 ===
* Shankar Singh, S. Maheshwari, P.C. Pandey, and Alok Dey, Electrical Discharge M
achining of Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite , Proceedings, National Co
nference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology in the Era of Globalisation (AMT
EG 2005), Department of Production Engineering, Pune Institute of Engineering Te
chnology (formerly Govt. College of Engineering, Pune),Pune-411 005 ,January 21-
22, 2005, pp. 311-316.