Research & Development on materials technology development for strategic, energy and industrial sectors with specific address to enable make in India concept, novelty, economy, ease of operation and maintenance of systems and sub-systems. The following research topics are being currently pursued but not limited to;

1. Fabrication of Cu composites for aerospace electronics packaging applications
2. Experimental study on 3D printed lattice structures for vibration isolation applications
3. Surface treatment on SS304 for anti-adhesion of bacteria
4. Development of diffusion aluminization processing for low alloy steels for high temperature corrosion resistant applications
5. Development of electron beam welding process for structural steels used in energy applications

SPONSORED PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

COMPLETED

1. Hard chrome plating on internal bore with L/D ratio > 4 - AR&DB (2010-2014)
2. Development of Electropolishing process for pressure cooker parts - M/s TTK Prestige Ltd. (1985-1987)
3. Development of diffusion aluminization process for low alloy steels and adaptor sleeves - DAE, Mumbai (2016-2018)

ON-GOING

1. Fabrication of Cu composites for aerospace electronics packaging applications - AR&DB (2019-2022)
2. Development of diffusion aluminization process for low alloy steels for studs and nuts - DAE, Mumbai (2019-2021)

ON-GOING INTERNAL R&D PROJECTS

1. Development of Certified
   Reference Masters for Mechanical Testing
2. Development of polymer
   electrode material for Lithium ion battery applications

1. Optical Emission Spectrometer (Lab & Portable models)
2. Electronic Balance (LC - 0.01 mg)
3. Salt spray chamber
4. XRF coating thickness measurement & identification
5. Rotary viscometer & Karl Fischer Auto titrator
6. Optical microscope
7. Micro hardness tester
8. Universal Hardness tester

Karl Fischer Auto Titrator

Specifications:

KAFI

Applications:

Measurement of moisture content in oils

Rotary Viscometer

Specifications:

Brookefield LVDV II+

Applications:

Viscosity measurement of liquids

Universal Hardness Tester

Specifications:

QNESS Q 250 MS

Applications:

Hardness testing of metallic materials

Optical Microscope

Specifications:

Nikon Eclipse LV 150 with CLEMEX Vision software

Applications:

Metallographic analysis

XRF coating thickness measurement & identification

Specifications:

Fischer XDL- B

Applications:

Identification of single and multilayer metallic coatings and thickness measurement

Coating range – 0.010-50.0µm

Portable Optical Emission Spectrometer

Specifications:

Spectro

Applications:

Chemical composition analysis of Fe, Cu, Al, Zn, Ni, Ti and Co based alloys

Optical Emission Spectrometer

Specifications:

ARL 3460

Applications:

Chemical composition analysis of Fe, Cu, Al based alloys

• Over 5 decades of proven experience in testing, chemical characterization and failure analysis of metals and alloys.
• Scientific inputs on recommendations for usage of raw materials, materials processing, procurement of associated sub-systems, NDT of components, quality control audit & documentation for the development of Special Purpose Machines for Industrial & Strategic sectors.
• The group has continuously aided and supported the realization of Make in India activities through development of new technologies and allied scientific/technical inputs in design and development projects. 
• Establishment & sustaining a documentation system for acquiring NABL accreditation.
• HRD in areas of ISO/IEC 17025, Uncertainty of measurement, Principles of Optical Emission Spectrometer, Selection of Materials and heat treatment, Non-destructive Testing, Machine condition monitoring through lubricant oil analysis, Chemical and Mechanical Testing of Metallic Materials & Principles of Corrosion and Failure analysis.