Research & Development Labs

Faculty Incharge: Dr. Bharatish A

Specification:

  1. 220 × 220 × 250 mm (X × Y × Z) – suitable for most hobbyist and prototype prints.
  2. FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) – standard filament-based 3D printing.
  3. 0.4 mm brass nozzle (standard),  Max nozzle temperature: 250 °C.
  4. Carborundum glass bed, Max bed temp: 100 °C. Improves first layer adhesion and smoothness.
  5. 32-bit silent motherboard with TMC2208 stepper drivers – greatly reduces noise.
  6. Open-source Marlin 2.0 firmware (modifiable).

Functional Features:

  1. Continues printing after power loss—very useful during outages.
  2. Includes a rotary colour screen with a redesigned user interface—more intuitive than the Ender 3.
  3. Manual tension knobs for both X and Y axes make it easy to maintain proper tension.
  4. Designed with upgrade paths in mind—popular mods include auto-bed levelling (BLTouch), direct drive extruders, and metal hotends.

Location of the Equipment: RVCE, Mechanical PG Block

Vendor Details: Ender

  • Backed by Creality, officially Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd, founded in 2014 in Shenzhen, China.
  • Exceptional value with quality prints on a modest budget.
  • Great learning platform for beginners to learn FDM print technique.
  • Highly customisable and supported by a rich ecosystem.

Faculty Incharge: Dr. Bharatish A

Specification:

  1. Beam Mode: TEM₀₀
  2. Wavelength: 1064 nm
  3. Nominal Average Power: 20W
  4. Power Stability (8 hrs): < 1%
  5. Beam Quality (M²): < 1.1
  6. Pulse Frequency: 20 – 100 kHz
  7. Pulse Width: 100 ns
  8. Software Used: EZCAD

Functional Features:

  1. Laser texturing of metals and non-metals for Tribological applications, Biomedical applications.
  2. Laser engraving on various materials.
  3. Laser marking of text on standard parts, logos, barcodes, and images.

Vendor Details: OR Laser Technologies

  • Location & Nature: Based in India, formed by technocrats to provide high‑quality industrial laser systems for marking, cutting, welding, bending, and engraving.
  • Scale & Reach: Over 5,500 machines installed and 7,200+ customers served across India and globally.

Faculty Incharge: Dr. Bharatish A

Specification:

  1. Model: TR 20 NEO Tribometer
  2. Complies with ASTM G99 pin-on-disc standards
  3. Normal Load Range: 5 N to 200 N.
  4. Disc: ~165 mm Ø × 8 mm thick, Pin/ball diameters: 3–12 mm
  5. Sliding Speed: 0.5–10 m/s ,disc speeds up to ~2000 rpm / ~1200 rpm
  6. Friction Force: up to 200 N
  7. Wear depth: up to ~2000 µm or 4 mm track measurement

 

Functional Features:

  1. Modular Testing Setup: Accepts pin-on-disc, ball-on-disc, linear reciprocation, traction and block-on-ring set-ups.
  2. Environmental Control Options: Heat, lubrication, recirculation pump, humidity, corrosion/gas chambers, and more.
  3. Recording & Software: Comes with TriboAcquire software for test setup, data logging, and comparative analysis.
  4. PSI‑cage friction sensor for sensitive, low‑drift friction measurement.
  5. High-resolution wear depth sensor minimises thermal drift.
  6. Manual or optional fully automatic loading (0.25–200 N), Spiral wear–track enabling constant sliding velocity.

Vendor Details: Ducom

  • Founded in 1990 (operating since 1956), Ducom specialises in tribometers, friction testers, and wear testing instruments, with global installations in 2,000+ labs.
  • Headquartered in Bengaluru, with offices in the USA and Netherlands, Ducom focuses heavily on in-house R&D, precision engineering, and international quality standards.
  • Offers end-to-end support: machine supply, installation, training, calibration, and custom modules for industries including automotive, biomedical, coatings, and academia.

Faculty Incharge: Dr. Bharatish A

Specifications:

  1. Make: LABEN WIM 1080B
  2. Magnification - 10x, 20x, 50x & 80x. Allows for varying levels of detail observation, from low to high magnification depending on the specimen.
  3. Numerical Aperture (NA) - 0.25, 0.4, 0.7, 0.8. Indicates the microscope’s ability to gather light and resolve fine details. Higher NA = better image resolution.
  4. Input Power - 100–240V, 50/60Hz. Wide voltage compatibility for international use, supports both 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems.
  5. Fuse Rating - 250V, 1A, Fast-blow (F).  Protects the device from overcurrent, helping maintain safety and prolong instrument life.
  6. Bulb Type - 6V / 30V Halogen. Provides bright, clear illumination for slide observation; halogen bulbs offer consistent colour and intensity.

Functional Features:

  1. Variable Magnification: Suited for both general and detailed examination of specimens.
  2. High-Resolution Imaging: Thanks to its range of numerical apertures, it delivers sharp and well-resolved images.
  3. Universal Power Support: Operates globally without power conversion issues.
  4. Halogen Illumination: Offers bright, stable light for precise viewing under various magnifications.
  5. User-Friendly Design: Likely includes coaxial focus controls and interchangeable objective lenses.

 

Vendor Details: Hexagon Technologies

  • Provides metrology and precision measurement tools, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), 3D scanners, and laser trackers for industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
  • In India, Hexagon operates through Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, with offices in major cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurugram, offering sales, calibration, training, and technical support.
  • They offer end-to-end packages combining hardware (CMMs, sensors) and software (PC-DMIS, QUINDOS) for inspection, quality control, and reverse engineering, enabling smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 integration.

NVIDIA Research Centre

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Department of Mechanical Engineering