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 and brass for anti-adhesion of bacteria
4. Development of diffusion aluminization processing for low alloy steels for high temperature corrosion resistant applications
5. Development of Certified Reference Materials for Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Hardness testing and Ultrasonic testing

COMPLETED

• Hard chrome plating on internal bore with L/D ratio > 4 - AR&DB (2010-2014)
• Development of Electropolishing process for pressure cooker parts - M/s TTK Prestige Ltd. (1985-1987)
• Development of diffusion aluminization process for low alloy steels and adaptor sleeves - DAE, Mumbai (2016-2018)
• Fabrication of Cu composites for aerospace electronics packaging applications - AR&DB (2019-2022)
• Development of diffusion aluminization process for low alloy steels for studs and nuts - DAE, Mumbai (2019-2021) & (2020-2023)
• Diffusion aluminization of fasteners used in pumps - M/s Fasteners & Allied Products, Hubli
• Development of cathodic material for Lithium-ion battery applications (2020-2023)

ON-GOING

• Development of Certified Reference Masters for Mechanical Testing, Optical Emission Spectroscopy and Ultrasonic Testing

Materials Testing Laboratory

Metallurgy Laboratory

• Optical Emission Spectrometer (Lab & Portable models)
• XRF coating thickness measurement & identification equipment
• Portable coating thickness measuring equipment - Dual scope
• Rotary viscometer
• Optical microscope
• Universal Hardness tester
• Portable 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, ISO/IEC 17034 latest versions, Testing and Characterization of metallic materials, Selection of Materials and heat treatment, Non-destructive Testing,  Mechanical Testing of Metallic Materials, Metallic Corrosion and Failure analysis .