Mechanical Engineering

The 3D Technologies Model No: MCL 14 CNC Turning Machine is a computer numerically controlled lathe designed for precision machining of cylindrical components with automated operation and programmable control. This advanced equipment features a slant bed configuration for improved chip removal and rigidity, 4-station tool turret with rapid indexing capability, and AC servo-driven axes for accurate positioning. The machine incorporates the HUST CNC controller providing user-friendly programming interface, comprehensive machining cycles, and sophisticated motion control algorithms. It enables automated production of turned parts with tight tolerances, complex geometries, and excellent surface finish through continuous path control and spindle speed optimization. The system includes tool offset management, canned cycles for threading and grooving, and safety interlocks for operator protection. This versatile manufacturing equipment supports both training and production applications, providing hands-on experience with modern CNC technology while offering efficient machining capabilities for research and prototype development.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
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me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Accurate CNC Sr. No. T-09 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine is a precision dimensional inspection system designed for accurate measurement of complex geometric features on manufactured components. This CNC-controlled equipment features a granite base for thermal stability, air bearing linear guides on three axes providing 500x500x400mm measurement volume, and high-resolution optical encoders for position feedback. The system incorporates a touch-trigger probe with stylus configuration, advanced measurement software for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing evaluation, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. It enables precise measurement of features including distances, angles, dimensional form tolerances, and position tolerances with micron-level accuracy. The CMM facilitates quality assurance in manufacturing processes, reverse engineering applications, and first article inspection procedures. This metrology equipment represents essential technology for modern manufacturing facilities, ensuring product conformance to specifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives through detailed dimensional analysis and statistical process control data generation.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Shimadzu EZ-LX/1 Universal Testing Machine is a precision electromechanical testing system designed for comprehensive materials characterization through tension, compression, bending, and shear testing. This advanced equipment features servo-controlled crosshead movement, high-precision load cell with wide measurement range, and sophisticated control software for test programming and data analysis. The system provides accurate stress-strain curve generation, automatic calculation of material properties including yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elastic modulus. It incorporates various gripping systems, extensometers for strain measurement, and safety features for operator protection. The machine offers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and versatility for testing metals, polymers, composites, and other engineering materials. This industry-standard testing equipment serves critical roles in quality control, research and development, and materials certification, providing reliable mechanical property determination essential for engineering design and materials selection decisions.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM 150.14/225358 Impeller Vortex Apparatus is an advanced fluid mechanics system designed for demonstrating forced vortex motion and investigating rotational flow characteristics. This equipment features a transparent cylindrical tank with motorized impeller mechanism, variable speed control, and pressure measurement points at different radial positions. The system enables visual observation of free surface profile development during rotation and investigation of pressure distribution in rotating fluid systems. It facilitates experimental verification of forced vortex theory, study of angular velocity effects on fluid behavior, and understanding of rotational flow applications in turbomachinery. The apparatus includes measurement instrumentation for determining pressure variations and surface elevation profiles. This specialized educational tool provides essential understanding of rotational fluid dynamics, demonstrating principles applicable to centrifugal pumps, turbines, and other rotating machinery while illustrating the relationship between rotational motion and pressure field development.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM 150.12/225357 Vertical Flow from a Tank apparatus is a specialized hydraulic system designed for investigating discharge characteristics and trajectory behavior of free jets from orifices and nozzles. This equipment features a transparent tank with adjustable outlet configurations, measurement scales for trajectory plotting, and head measurement capabilities. The system enables experimental investigation of discharge coefficients, velocity coefficients, and contraction coefficients for various orifice geometries. It facilitates study of Torricelli's theorem, jet trajectory analysis, and the effect of head variations on discharge characteristics. The apparatus includes provisions for measuring horizontal distance and vertical drop of the jet, enabling verification of theoretical projectile motion equations. This educational tool provides comprehensive understanding of orifice flow behavior, demonstrating practical applications in hydraulic engineering including tank drainage, flow measurement, and jet dynamics in fluid distribution systems.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM 150.07/225356 Bernoulli's Principle Apparatus is a fundamental fluid mechanics demonstration system designed for visualizing energy conservation in flowing fluids and investigating pressure-velocity relationships. This equipment features a transparent converging-diverging test section with multiple pressure taps, manometer board for simultaneous pressure display, and controlled flow supply system. The apparatus enables direct observation of pressure variations along streamlines as velocity changes due to area variations. It facilitates experimental verification of Bernoulli's equation, investigation of static and dynamic pressure components, and understanding of total energy line concepts. The system includes precision flow measurement and pressure sensing instrumentation for quantitative analysis. This classic educational tool provides visual demonstration of fundamental fluid mechanics principles, illustrating the inverse relationship between pressure and velocity while demonstrating energy conservation in ideal and real fluid flows.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM150.01/225355 Pipe Friction apparatus is a comprehensive fluid mechanics system designed for investigating frictional resistance in both laminar and turbulent flow regimes. This equipment features test sections with different pipe diameters, precision pressure taps along the flow length, and accurate flow measurement instrumentation. The system enables experimental determination of friction factors across wide Reynolds number ranges, verification of the Moody diagram relationships, and investigation of surface roughness effects. It facilitates detailed study of the Hagen-Poiseuille equation for laminar flow and turbulent flow correlations including the Colebrook-White equation. The apparatus includes manometer connections, flow control valves, and temperature measurement for comprehensive analysis. This versatile educational tool provides essential practical understanding of pipe flow hydraulics, enabling students to validate theoretical predictions and develop skills in experimental fluid mechanics through systematic investigation of pressure drop phenomena.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM150.02/225354 Dead-Weight Piston Gauge is a precision pressure calibration instrument designed for establishing accurate pressure standards through fundamental force-area relationships. This apparatus features a vertical piston-cylinder assembly with calibrated weights, precision-machined components with minimal clearance, and hydraulic fluid system for pressure generation. The device operates on the principle of balancing applied weights against fluid pressure, providing primary pressure standards without requiring comparison to other instruments. It enables accurate calibration of pressure gauges, transducers, and other pressure-sensing devices through traceable measurement standards. The system includes a set of calibrated masses, rotating mechanism for friction reduction, and connection ports. This metrological pressure instrument is essential for maintaining pressure measurement accuracy in testing laboratories, providing reliable reference standards for quality assurance and compliance with measurement traceability requirements.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM150.21/225353 Visualization of Streamlines in Open Channel apparatus is a specialized hydraulic system designed for demonstrating flow patterns and streamline behavior in free surface flows. This equipment features a transparent open channel section with controlled flow conditions, dye injection system for flow visualization, and various geometric configurations including obstacles and channel variations. The system enables visual observation of streamline patterns, separation zones, wake regions, and flow disturbances around submerged objects. It facilitates study of Froude number effects, critical flow conditions, and hydraulic jump phenomena through direct flow observation. The apparatus includes flow control mechanisms and depth measurement capabilities for quantitative analysis. This educational tool provides invaluable visual understanding of open channel hydraulics, demonstrating complex flow behavior that complements theoretical concepts in hydraulic engineering and environmental fluid mechanics applications.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Osaw Industrial HM150.18/225352 Osborne Reynolds Experiment apparatus is a classic fluid mechanics demonstration system designed for visualizing flow transition phenomena and investigating Reynolds number effects. This equipment features a transparent flow visualization tube with controlled inlet conditions, dye injection mechanism for flow pattern observation, and precision flow control valve for velocity regulation. The system enables direct observation of laminar, transitional, and turbulent flow regimes through dye streak behavior under varying flow conditions. It facilitates experimental determination of critical Reynolds numbers and investigation of flow stability characteristics. The apparatus includes flow measurement capabilities and temperature monitoring to accurately calculate Reynolds number values. This fundamental educational tool provides visual demonstration of flow physics principles, enhancing understanding of dimensional analysis, flow regime classification, and the transition between laminar and turbulent flow states in pipe systems.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in
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