Department Profile
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1999 and offers BE program in Mechanical Engineering and an M. Tech. Program in Product Design and Manufacturing. It is recognized as a Research Centre for pursuing Ph.D. program from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). The department is home to a dynamic team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members. Our state-of-the-art laboratories provide students with immersive, hands-on training in simulation-based courses like FEM, CFD, Matlab Simulations, Kinematics, and Dynamics.
To meet industry demands and foster innovation, the department has introduced value-added courses encompassing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D printing, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and Robotics. Committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, the department regularly organizes workshops, seminars, project exhibitions, and student paper presentations. Students are encouraged to undertake projects in prestigious companies such as ISRO, HAL, ADA, MICO, IISC, and secure sponsorships from renowned organizations like KSCST, VGST, and VTU for their project work.
Furthermore, the department conducts competency and skill development programs, life skill development courses, and Innovation and entrepreneurship development courses for both staff and students on a regular basis. The value-added courses, including Robotics Process Automation, Mat-lab for Engineers, Automobile Safety Systems, Combustion Environment, Recent Trends In Quality Management, and Engineering Visualization, enhance the skill set of students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving landscape of Mechanical Engineering.
HoD Message
Dear Students,
I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Mechanical Engineering Department at East Point College of Engineering & Technology. Our undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering and postgraduate program, M. Tech - Product Design & Manufacturing, stand at the forefront of shaping future leaders in innovative design, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technology. Our department is also a recognized VTU Research Centre for pursuing a PhD, offering opportunities for groundbreaking research and academic excellence.
Our Engineering programs in Mechanical Engineering is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in today's dynamic engineering landscape. From the fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to advanced topics in robotics and renewable energy systems, our curriculum is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of mechanical engineering.
At East Point, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and hands-on learning environment. Our state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops, and research facilities offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and practical skills.
Dr. Sahadev N
East Point College of Engineering and Technology
The field of Mechanical Engineering encompasses a wide range of industries, from automotive and aerospace to manufacturing and energy. Mechanical Engineering offers diverse career opportunities and be well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to society through innovation and technology.
Whether your passion lies in designing cutting-edge machinery, optimizing energy systems, or developing sustainable solutions for global challenges, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support your academic and professional goals.
I invite you to join us at East Point. Together, let us explore the boundless possibilities of Mechanical Engineering and shape the future of technology.
Laboratories
Engineering Visualization Lab
Engineering Visualization Lab :- This subject focuses on fundamentals of engineering drawing. As drawing is the language of communication for Engineers and has application in all branches of engineering. Students of all branches undergo this course. In order to expose students to current industrial practices, they are trained on CAD software Solid Edge 2020 to practice 2D drawings. The lab is well equipped with 60 high-end computer systems for the students to practice and two LCD projectors for demonstration purpose.
Workshop and Machine Shop Practice :- Machine Shop is where the ideas and concepts of student projects take physical form. Students can fabricate their projects using the shop equipment under the supervision of the faculty in charge/instructors. The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to safely operate manual milling machines emphasizing basic machine shop operations. This course becomes an important foundation for all the students so that they can develop their machining skills and knowledge. The Machine Shop is equipped with Centre Lathes, Drilling Machines, Shaping Machines and Milling Machines and more. These equipments assist the students to prepare the models and gain practical exposure in operating the machines. Also, the machine shop is equipped with high-quality cutting tools for the operations like Marking, Centre drilling, Facing, Taper turning, Grooving, knurling, Profile turning, Drilling, Boring, Thread cutting, Grinding, etc. The students are also trained in using inserts for the cutting tool for machining purpose and Gear cutting operation. Students undergo training in fitting as well and develop two fitting models.
Workshop and Machine Shop Practice
Foundry Forging and Welding Lab
Foundry Forging and Welding Lab :- Foundry and Forging laboratory is one of the well-equipped state of the art laboratories in the department. In this lab, the students will learn to make products through metal casting and forging. The lab is furnished with 3 LPG operated smithy furnaces that provide a smoke free environment. Preparation of moulds with and without using patterns is an integral part of this lab. The laboratory houses various sand testing equipment such as Universal sand testing machine, sand rammer, beam balance, permeability tester, sieve analyser, clay content tester, moisture content testing machine, ovens, furnace.
Material Testing and Metallographic Laboratory (MMT Lab) :- Mechanical engineers in particular should have knowledge of properties of engineering materials and their applications. Different materials have different physical, chemical and mechanical properties and suitability. The department is well equipped & technically organized Laboratory for the subject. Metallurgy, in which the students deeply study structures as well as composition of different materials and also will conduct Non-destructive tests by using Ultrasonic flaw detection, Magnetic crack detection, and Dye penetrant tests to study the defects of Cast and Welded specimens. In addition to this, testing of materials for their mechanical properties forms an integral part of this lab. In this lab the students conduct experiments on Universal testing machine, various hardness testing machines (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickerβs), Wear, Impact and Torsion testing machines along with optical microscopes for metallographic examination of engineering materials.
Material Testing and Metallographic Laboratory (MMT Lab)
Energy Conversion Lab (EC Lab)
Energy Conversion Lab (EC Lab) :- Mechanical Engineers should be familiar with design and operation of internal combustion engines, their performance, operation, fuel requirements and environmental impact. The experiments involve performance tests on various four stroke and two stroke engines. Students examine the design features and operating characteristics of different types of internal combustion engines
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab (FM Lab) :- Engineering is applying scientific knowledge to find solutions for problems of practical importance. A basic knowledge of Fluid mechanics and machinery is essential for all the scientists and engineers as they frequently come across a variety of problems involving flow of fluids such as in aerodynamics force of fluids on structural surfaces, fluid transport. The facilities of Fluid mechanics and Machinery Laboratory are used, to run demonstrative experiments to Mechanical, Civil and Biotechnology Engineering students.
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab (FM Lab)
Heat Transfer Lab (HT Lab)
Heat Transfer Lab (HT Lab) :- In engineering practice, basic and applied research in thermodynamics and heat transfer is increasingly important today since these play a crucial role in the design of vehicles, power and process plants, cooking and heating devices and even IC chips, among other things. Performance enhancement of any such devices is a constant endeavour which can be achieved through the studies of heat transfer. Through the course of heat transfer lab, one can understand the basic concepts of heat transfer by conducting experiments practically. This course mainly throws light on understanding of three modes of heat transfer such as conduction, convection and radiation and heat transfer by phase change. It covers experiments such as determination of thermal conductivity of metal rod, heat transfer through composite wall, natural and forced convection heat transfer, transient heat conduction, heat transfer through fins under natural and forced convection conditions, determination of Stefan-Boltzmann constant and emissivity of grey surfaces, boiling and condensation and performance test on vapour compression refrigerator and air conditioner.
Modeling and Analysis Lab(FEA Lab) :- In the Modeling and Analysis Lab(FEA Lab) students learn about the Finite Element Analysis package & stress analysis of the bars, trusses, beams & also about the thermal analysis & dynamic analysis of the beams using ANSYS Mechanical software. ANSYS Mechanical software offers a comprehensive product solution for structural (linear or nonlinear) and dynamics analysis. The product provides a complete set of elements behavior, material models and equation solvers for a wide range of engineering problems. In addition, ANSYS Mechanical offers thermal analysis coupled with physics involving acoustic, piezoelectric, thermo structural and thermoelectric analysis.
Modeling and Analysis Lab(FEA Lab)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lab (CIM Lab)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lab (CIM Lab) :- In Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Laboratory students have access to the latest software in computer-aided industrial drafting and computer numerically controlled programming devices. Through the use of this software, students gain knowledge and skills in the areas of orthographic projection, development and production of working drawings, as well as planning and developing computer-aided solid models for use in design and manufacturing of various products. The softwareβs used in the lab are very effective for learning process planning, tool selection, programming for CNC turning and milling.
Design Lab :- Strength, life, durability are the prominent Criteria in the design field. Knowledge of design of machine components will be provided through experiments like vibrations, continuous shaft system, governors, photo-elasticity etc. Importance is given for the application aspects of concepts through experiments from the design points of view in the current lab.
Design Lab
Program Overview
Mechanical engineers play key roles in a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, biotechnology, computers, electronics, micro electro mechanical systems, energy conversion, robotics and automation, and manufacturing.
In the recent past, many changes have been brought in the Mechanical engineering Curriculum to adapt to the needs of Industry 4.0. some of the new courses that are given focus are-Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, 3D printing, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, Robotics as applied to mechanical engineering. Students are also trained to use modern design and simulation tools-3D Modeling, FE-Analysis, CFD Analysis, Kinematic and Dynamic Simulation, and Analysis.
Program Specific Outcomes
- PSO 1. To produce graduate who shall be employable in the field of engineering to analyze, interpret and provide solutions to engineering and social problems.
- PSO 2. To be able adapt to dynamic challenges in industries of society and hold positions of high responsibility.
Program Outcomes
- 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 analyse 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 modelling 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 multidisciplinary 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 oneβs own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary 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.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO 1. Graduates shall have successful careers as Mechanical Engineers, lead and manage teams.
- PEO 1. Graduates shall be professional in engineering practice and socially responsible.
- PEO 1. Graduates shall be pursuing advanced education research and engage in the process of lifelong learning.
- PEO 1. To establish an ambient learning environment with technical and computing skills in creating novel products and solutions to outreach industry ease technology.
