CENTRE FOR AUTOMATION – CAM and Mechatronics lab

CENTRE FOR AUTOMATION – CAM and Mechatronics lab

List of major Equipments
  • Fused Deposition Modeling Machine (3D Printing),
  • Wire cut Electrical Discharge Machine,
  • 3D Laser Scanner,
  • 3D Scanning and milling machine,
  • CNC Milling machine and
  • CNC Lathe
Hardware
  • Pneumatic Trainer kit,
  • Hydraulic Trainer kit and
  • PLC Trainer kit
Licensed Software
  • Denford FANUC Software,
  • Master CAM Software,
  • FLUID SIM - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Software
Capabilities:
  • To simulate real operation of CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Pneumatics and Hydraulics and PLC circuits
  • To Fabricate 3D component using 3D Printing
  • To create and manipulate the cloud data points of existing component using reverse engineering concept
Target Users
  • UG, PG, Research scholars
  • Consultancy work by educational institutions
  • Consultancy work by Industry
Works done
  • Provide the ability to write NC codes for machining operation
  • Provide the ability to construct the pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC circuits
  • Provide the ability to create 3D component using reverse engineering principle and 3D Printing machine
Consultancy Projects:
  • Manufacturing of dies and
  • Manufacturing of Rapid prototype models for Engineering Industries
Sponsored Projects :AICTE RPS and TECHQIP II
  • Development of process models for quantization of process parameters to achieve desired performance characteristics in wire EDM process – AICTE RPS
  • Development of fast, accurate and efficient algorithm for reverse engineering - AICTE RPS
Infrastructure created by sponsored projects: Fused Deposition Modeling machine
Papers Published 15 Journal and 15 Conferences
International Journal
  1. K. Chockalingam, I.Vijay Arasu, “Optimization of surface roughness in selective laser sintered stainless steel parts”, Int. Jrl of Chem Tech Research,Vol.6, No. 5,2014, pp.2993-2999
  2. K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, J.Praveen, Enhancement of anisotropic strength of fused deposited ABS parts by Genetic Algorithm, Materials and Manufacturing processes, Accepted for publication.
  3. K.Chockalingam, N. Jawahar, U. Chandrasekhar, J.Praveen & M.Karthic Development of process model for optimal selection of process parameters for geometric tolerances and surface roughness in stereolithography, Int. Jrl. ofAdvanced Design and Manufacturing Technology, Accepted for publication
  4. K. Chockalingam, Gopala Krishnan S,N. Jawahar, Optimization Studies in CNC Wire Cut EDM: A Review, ELIXIR Mechanical Engineering, Vol. No. 95 pp. 40808-40832,2016
  5. K. Chockalingam, N.awahar,K.L.Jeyaraj, C.Kesavasubramanian,R.G. Bharathwaj, Optimization of CNC wire EDM process parameters and establishment of polynomial process model for multiple performance characteristics, ELIXIR Mechanical Engineering,Vol. No.50. (2012) 10420-10433
  6. K. ChockalingamM,N. Jawahar,P. Prasad ,U. Chandrasekhar Influence of Layer Thickness on Mechanical Properties in stereolithography,Int. Jrl. Of Rapid prototyping, Emerald Science Volume12, No 2, 2006, Page No.106- 113
  7. K. Chockalingam, N. Jawahar,U. Chandrasekhar,K.N. Ramanathan, Establishment of process model for part strength in stereolithography, Int. Jrl of Materials processing technology208 (2008) 348-365
  8. K. Chockalingam N. Jawahar KN.Ramanathan P.S.Banerjee Optimization Of Stereolithography Process Parameters For Part Strength Using Design Of Experiments,International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, UK.Vol 29, 2006, pp 79 – 88
  9. Internet based E- Manufacturing of prototypes for one –off intricate casting by using Rapid prototyping Technology, Raju. B.SU. Chandrasekhar,D.N.Drakshayani,K. Chockalingam, Int. Jrl of Applied Engineering Research,Vol.5 Number 20 (2010) pp.3357-3365
  10. Optimization of CNC wire EDM process parameters and establishment of polynomial process model for multiple performance characteristics, K. Chockalingam,N. Jawahar, K.L.Jeyaraj,C.Kesavasubramanian,R.G. Bharathwaj, ELIXIR Mechanical Engineering, Vol. No.50. (2012) 10420-10433
  11. P.Prasad, K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, P.Prasad, U.Chandrasekar, U.Chandrasekar, A process model for Dimensional Accuracy in Stereolithography, Journal Of Manufacturing Technology and Management, IIPE, B’lore, 2006, 45-55
  12. K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, KN.Ramanathan, KN.Ramanathan, P.S.Bannerjee, P.S.Bannerjee, Optimisation of Stereolithography Process parameters for part strength using Design of Experiments, Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, UK., , Vol 29, 2006, 79-88
  13. U.ChandraSekar, K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, U.ChandraSekar, Influence of Layer Thickness on Mechanical Properties in Stereolithography process, Rapid Prototyping Journal (Emerald), Vol.12, No.2, 2006, 106-113
  14. K.Chockalingam.,M.Karthic., and N.Jawahar "Development of Thermal and Structural Deformation Model to Predict the Part Build Dimensional Error in Fused Deposition Modeling" 2018, Vol. 11, Issue 2, PP. 27-37.
  15. K. Chockalingam, Raju. B.S,U. Chandrasekhar D.N.Drakshayani, Determining the influence of layer thickness for rapid prototyping with Stereography (SLA) Process, Int. Jrl of Engineering Science and Technology,Vol.2(7),2010,3199-3205
International Conferences
  1. K.A.Arirajan, K.Chockalingam and C.Vignesh"Selection of contact bearing couple materials for hip prosthesis using finite element analysis under static conditions", International conference on Design, materials & manufacturer 2018, AIP conference proceedings 1943,020013(2018); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5029589
  2. R. Rajeshshyam, K. Chockalingam, V. Gayathiri and T. Prakash., "Reduction of metallosis in hip implant using thin film coating"., International Conference on Design, materials & manufacturer 2018, AIP conference proceedings 1943, 020090 (2018); doi: 10.1063/1.5029666
  3. Development of residual limb surface using reverse engineering and rapid prototyping, N.Muralidharan, M.KumaresanK. Chockalingam, National conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (ETET’11) April 20th and 21st 2011 at Anna University of Technology, Madurai, In souvenir pp34
  4. Opimisation of milling machine process parameters using grey based taguchi method for multiple performance charecterics,G.Navakodi, K.Chockalingam, International Conference on Modeling and simulation, August 2007 at CIT, Coimbatore, IN CD
  5. Enhancement of reverse engineered 3D Model features through the integration of contact and non contact scanned data M.Kumaresan,N.Muralidharan,K. Chockalingam, National conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (ETET’11) April 20th and 21st 2011 at Anna University of Technology, Madurai ,In souvenir pp33
  6. U.Chandrasekar, K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, U.Chandrasekar, A process model for form feature accuracy in stereolithography, Int. Conf. & Exhibition on Total Engineering, Analysis & manufacturing Technologies, 4-6 Sep, 2007, IISC, Bangalore, 4-6, Sep 2007
  7. N.Jawahar, K.Chockalingam, P.Pakeer Mohaideen, P.Prasad, P.Prasad, P.Pakeer Mohaideen, Evolution of Coefficients of SL Process-Error Relationships, 21st All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference AMTDR, VIT, Vellore, 632 044., 20th to 22nd Dec, 2004
  8. S.Madhu Bhartwaj, K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, S.Madhu Bhartwaj, Influence of Layer Thickness on Mechanical Properties in Stereolithography, Int. Conf. on CAD, CAM, robotics and automation, (INCARF 2003), 11 13 Aug 2003, IIT Delhi, INDIA., 11-13, Aug 2003
  9. K.Chockalingam, E.R.Vijay Babu, E.R.Vijay Babu, M.Jeeva, N.Jawahar, M.Jeeva, Neural Network Genetic algorithm Approach for Optimal Process Parameters in Stereolithography process, Int. Conf. on Operations Research for development (ICORD 2002), Dec 27-30, Anna University, Chennai, India., p.42 (CC05 in CD)
  10. K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, E.R.Vijay Babu, E.R.Vijay Babu, Optimization of process parameters in Stereolithography using genetic algorithm, Int. Conf. on Smart Materials, Smart Structures and Systems 15- 17th Dec 2002 (ISSS-SPIE 2002) at IISc Bangalore. India, 368-375
  11. K.Chockalingam, N.Jawahar, R.Balaji, R.Balaji, A Genetic algorithm for prediction of error in stereolithography, Int. Conf. on E-manufacturing: An Emerging need for 21st Century world class Enterprises, Nov 17 19 Nov 2002, Bhopal, India., 192-199
  12. T. Prakash, Ganesh and Hariraj, "Experimental investigation of Hydroxyyapitite with Enamel Matrix derivative Coating on 316L Stainless Steel for dental Application", National Conference on New Scientific Creation in Engineering and Technology [NSCET-2K18] On 16th March, 2018.
  13. T. Prakash and G. Karthik, "Structural Analysis of Titanium Coated Stainless Steel Plate Support for Human Fractured Femur Bone", Internal Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology on 8-9th March, 2018
  14. T. Prakash, Ajith Kumar and Krishnamadhan, "Knee Joint Implant Manufacturing using cow and sheep bone", National Conference on New Scientific Creation in Engineering and Technology [NSCET-2K18] On 16th March, 2018.
Industries Interfaced
M/S. Sun Pressing Pvt., Limited, Madurai
M/S. Ravi Engineering, Madurai
M/S. VSR Engineering, Madurai
People
Prof. T. Prakash, Assistant Professor (Section In charge)
Mr. G. Navakodi, Special Grade Artisan I
Mr. M. Boothalingam, Attendar

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