Mechanical Engineering Department is in existence since 1988, right from the inception of Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College. The department has qualified and experienced faculty members; many of them are with Ph.D. degree. The faculty members actively engage in research and constantly publish papers in International and National Journals. The department regularly organizes technical workshops for the faculty members to expose them to emerging areas. The department has state-of-the art facilities for various laboratories, department library and classrooms to support e-learning. Guest lectures and industrial visits are periodically arranged for the students to supplement their curriculum. B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by National Board of Accreditation.

The department has research projects funded by ISRO – VSSC, Coir Board (Central Coir Research Institute), and AnabondPvt Ltd for conducting research in Design and Analysis of Collapsible Mandrel System for Solid Propellant Casting, Development of coir Processing Machinery and Development of Laser Holographic Interferometry System.

Department of Mechanical Engineering at Dr.M.G.R Research Institute offers courses both at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department also offers Doctoral Programs in the field of Mechanical engineering.

Vision

• M1: Providing quality education through well-structured curricula supplemented with practical training, guest lectures by eminent professionals, field visits to leading industries and also in- plant training.

• M2: Enhancing skills through faculty development programmes.

• M3: Providing ambience for innovative projects and extra-curricular activities

• M4: Equipping the department with contemporary infra-structure and the state of art R&D centre to cater to the needs of research scholars and industries

• M5: Providing training to students in emerging areas like robotics and CAD/CAM.

• M6: Nurturing students having creative ideas to adopt innovative projects which can be subsequently commercialized.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

• Graduates will learn and utilize the basics of science and Mechanical Engineering knowledge to excel in their Industrial, Academic, Research and entrepreneurship career.
• Graduates will contribute to the society as technically educated, ethical and responsible citizens with proven expertise.
• Graduates will fulfill their goals with thrive to pursue lifelong learning with creativity and innovation.

• Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

• Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

• Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

• Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

• Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

• The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

• Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

• Ethics:Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.

• Communication:Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

• Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.

• Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

The following modules are offered by SIEMENS:

• Module I: CAD Fundamental Processes - NX CAD

This module covers the basics of Engineering graphics & Design and Machine Drawing practice using Software.

• Module II: CAD Advanced Processes - NX CAD

This module covers the advanced Machine drawing practice using NX CAD Software.

• Module III: TECNOMATIX - Process Simulate Standalone Basic Robotic Simulation

This covers the basics and simulation of Robotics and Automation in Production Line.

• Module IV: TECNOMATIX – Factory CAD

This covers basics and simulation of Plant Layout and Material Handling.

• Module V: TECNOMATIX – Plant Simulation Basics, Methods and Strategies

This covers the basics, modelling and analysis of production line based on integrated manufacturing.

B.Tech Automobile Engineering

The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 2017 with undergraduate Programme in Automobile engineering in 2017. The Department is well equipped with Laboratories like Automotive Engine components lab, Automotive Chassis components Lab, Automotive fuel testing and lubricants lab, Automotive electrical and electronics lab, automotive simulation lab, CAD & CAE lab, Fuel cell Lab. The software package available in the department include Solid works, CATIA, ANSYS for the faculty and aspiring students to pursue their research and project work. Besides the academic activities, the department further encourages professional activity of the staff and students through the SAE INDIA Collegiate Club and it conducts many guest lectures by eminent personalities from academics and industries.

B.Tech Robotics and Automation Engineering

The Under Graduate programme (B.Tech in Robotics and Automation engineering) was established on the year 2018.It was established to meet the growing demand of well trained engineers in the field of Industrial Automation. Robotics and Automation is an interdisciplinary course which includes basic knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science. Robotics and automation is a specialised engineering branch that provides in-depth knowledge in the areas concerning electro-mechanics, robotic sensors, automatic system and artificial intelligence. The course also deals with designing robots, maintaining them, developing new applications and research in the automation system.

Robotics and Automation is headed by Dr.Ganesan. M (Head of the Department Mechanical engineering), Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

• The Institute acquired the Deemed University status in the year 2003.
• The University accredited by NAAC with A grade in the year 2016.
• The University has been accorded with Graded Autonomy Status by MHRD during 2018.

Vision

• To educate, nurture and motivate the upcoming Engineering professionals with moral and ethical values to become a committed punctilious Engineers and to succeed in the field of Robotics and Automation.

Mission

• M1: Providing quality education through well-structured curriculum supplemented with practical training, guest lectures by eminent professionals.
• M2: Enhancing skills through faculty development programme.
• M3: Providing ambience for innovative projects and extra-curricular activities.
• M4: Equipping the department with contemporary infra-structure and the state of art R&D centre to cater to the needs of research scholars and industries.
• M5: Providing training to students in emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence.
• M6: Nurturing students having creative ideas to adopt innovative projects which can be subsequently commercialized.

Program Overview

The increased demand of current industry for efficiencies and safety has led to a greater need for professionals with an added expertise in the field of ‘Robotics & Automation’. Robotics & Automation combines design, construction, operation, and application of robots coupled with computer based control systems, sensory feedback, and information processing. The design of a robotic system puts together principles of electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and computer engineering.

Industry 4.0 concerns the transformation of industrial processes through the integration of modern technologies such as Robotics, sensors, communication, computational processing. Technologies such as Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics are considered to be the different drivers necessary for the transformation.

A B.Tech specialization with Robotics & Automation Engineering will enable students to serve the Industry requirement for implementation of new and smart technologies covering methods of synthesis, analysis & optimization of newer robots and mechanisms. The initial job functions in the field include- Robotics Engineer, Robotics Wielding, Mobile Robotics, 3D Robotics, and Robotics Engineer at E-commerce Giants amongst others. Immediate & long term employment opportunities exist in the fields like industrial automation, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, aerospace, healthcare and defence. Also this field finds applications in the regular streams like mechanical systems/design engineering, electronics systems engineering and control systems engineering.

Placement

There are various companies recruit students from our institute ranging from core companies. Graduates of Robotics and Automation Engineering can get placement into SIEMENS , BOSCH, ABB, TVS, TCS, WIPRO & various other companies.

Programmes offered by the Department

UG Programmes(Full time & Part Time)

B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)

B.Tech– Mechanical Engineering – in collaboration with SIEMENS (4 Years)

B.Tech – Automobile Engineering (4 Years)

B.Tech – Robotics and Automation (4 Years)

B.Voc(Production Technology) – (3years  for +2 Pass and 5 Years for 10th Pass)

D.Voc(Industrial Tool Engineering)-(1 year  for +2 pass and 3 years for 10th Pass)

PG Programmes((Full time & Part Time)

M.Tech Design Engineering

M.Tech CAD/CAM

M.Tech Energy Engineering

M.Tech Industrial Engineering

M.Tech Thermal Engineering

M.Tech Automotive Engineering

M.Tech Bio Mechanical Engineering

Research Programmes

M.S. (Research)

Ph.D.(Full Time/Part Time)

AICTE Approval status

Program	Specialization	Year  of starting	Accreditation Status
B.Tech	Mechanical Engineering	1988	AICTE
M.Tech	Industrial Engineering	2002	AICTE
M.Tech	Design Engineering	2002	AICTE
M.Tech	CAD/CAM	2002	AICTE
M.Tech	Energy Engineering	2002	AICTE
B.Tech	Automobile Engineering	2017	AICTE
B.Tech	Robotics & Automation	2018	AICTE

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  B.Tech [Honors] - Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in 3D Printing

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Research & Development

Research Activities

Following are the Thrust areas in which Research activities are going on in our department.

• Visual computing of depth in 2-D Images and its applications in Engineering Graphics.

• Alternate Refrigerants.

• Piezo-Thermo Elastic Composite Shells.

• Contact mechanics of stranded cables.

• Meta-Heuristics applications on scheduling.

• Condition Monitoring of I.C Engines.

• Alternate Fuels.

• Reduction of Cold Start Emissions.

Following are the research oriented in-house projects done by the students of the department.

• Hybrid Automobile.

• The performance of diesel engine using waste cooking oil.

• The performance of air conditioner at different RH values.

• The performance of boiler with exhaust gas recirculation and pre-heater.

• Economical Air conditioner.

• Design and Fabrication of Ornithopters.

• The performance of Diesel Engine using Alternate Fuels.

• Reduction of Cold Start Emissions.

Awards & Achievements

• Deenabandu Prasad
• Lokeshkumar
• Navjot Jain

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Associations & Activities:

Professional Societies / Chapters:

• Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Club

• Institution of Engineers(India) (IEI)

• NIQR students chapter

• Robotics Club

Society of Mechanical Engineers:

The society is functioning from right from the inception of the university. It conducts variety of activities for the benefit of students and for updating latest global development in the industries and research and development. The society if conducting YANTRAM – student’s symposium every year

• Technical seminars/workshops

• Industrial visits

• Personality development programme

• Technical symposium/quiz