The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) of Don Bosco Institute of Technology(DBIT),Bangalore organised the expert talk on "Recent Trends in Computer Aided Engineering(CAE), under the aegis of its students' chapter-METAL (Mechanical Engineers' Team to Achieve Laurels) by Dr. Gangareddy,Head CAE,HCL Technologies on October 13,2017 at DBIT. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of mechanical engineering students.The talk was highly informative in the line of recent advancements in CAE with an insight in to the demand and crucial role of design engineers in the industry.The session saw the live interaction of the students with the esteem speaker.The other dignitaries such as Principal,Dr.M.Muralidhara Rao, HOD-ME Department Dr.A.M.Nagaraj also graced the event.The Staff co-coordinators Prof. Somashekar , Prof.Karthik , Prof .Sriranga B K convened the programme with the support and co-operation of all other professors of the ME department.

As advised by Incharge HOD Mechanical Engineering Dept. Pof. Shivanna the undersigned accompanied with 3rd semester, 30 Mechanical Engineering students along with 2 departmental faculties to BANGALORE MALLEABLE CASTING PVT. LTD 7TH MILE, MYSORE ROAD, NAYANDAHALLI, BANGALORE on 23rd October, 2016

Mr. Guru Swamy Senior Production Engineer explained the various processes involved in producing the components viz.
1. Mechanised Sand Plant
2. Inhouse Pattern Shop
3. Induction Melting ( 2 furnaces) - Cruicible capacity 300 Kgs & 500 Kgs
4. Captive Power (3 generators) - 275 Kva x 2 Caterpillar 125 x 1 Cummins
5. Moulding - (2 sets) - Simultaneous Jolt Sqeeze
6. Heat Treatment - Oil fired Annealing furnace, Electric Furnace
7. Inhouse Physical & Chemical Lab
8. Fettling - Bench grinding; pneumatic grinding; tumbled type shot blasting; table/hanger shot blasting

The course provides student an insight of the Automobile Industry, 3D modeling theory etc. These 3D modeling sessions will be really helpful for them to get started with the basics of Catia v5. CATIA lets students to design shapes and reach high levels of surface sophistication with its 3D sketching & visualization features. With CATIA, product developers can take an integrated systems engineering approach. This course emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques also that enhance the productivity and efficiency. Moreover these sessions will also provide Introduction to the Latest technology like PGMFi, DTSi, MPF, CRDI etc.
Internal combustion engines are most commonly used for mobile propulsion in automobiles, equipment, and other portable machinery. In mobile scenarios internal combustion is advantageous, since it can provide high power to weight ratios together with excellent fuel energy-density. This engine appeared in all most all Automobiles, motorcycles, boats and in Wide variety of Aircraft and locomotives. Where very high power is required, such as jet aircraft, helicopters, and large ships; they appear mostly in the form of turbines. They are also used for electric generators and by industry.

A Three day workshop on research methodology and latex was conducted by the department of mechanical engineering from 26/05/2016 to 28/5/2016.the following deliberations were held in the workshop
1) Dr. Uma rao professor, RVCE, Bengaluru delivered session on research motivation, research plan and research methods.
2) Dr. N Hara Prasad professor SJCE, Mysore deliberates on Academic writing and research ethics.
3) Dr. B.S Mahananda Professor, SJCE Mysore delivered session on latex-writing research paper and session on latex hand on were conducted. There were 150 participants from various colleges across the country.
4) Dr. Ramamurthy V S ,Principal DBIT, Inaugurated the workshop . Dr. Uma rao Professor Dept. of EEE RVCE Bangalore and Dr.Rathnakar.G Professor and Head Dept of Mechanical Engineering DBIT, Presided over the function.

Valedictory function was held on 28/5/2016.
Dr. Datta Kumar Special officer, VTU E-learning Belgaum addressed the gathering.
Dr. Ramamurthy V S Pricipal DBIT, Bengaluru and Dr.Rathnakar.G Prof and Head Dept of Mechanical engineering proposed vote of thanks.

The expert lecture on “FEA IN METAL CUTTING SOLUTION” under METAL programme was conducted on 19-08-2016, Friday at Mechanical seminar hall. The resource person for this event was M S shivaprakash, DGM, CAE & CAD Automation, Kennametal Shared Services (p) Ltd, Peenya, Bangalore.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, DBIT, conducted MECHShow-2016 on 14th MAY. Three events were organized under this event there were more than 60 participants from various other technical institutes participated in the event. Total 35 teams participated in the exhibition, the projects were related on robotics, Research, Bio fuel, Agricultural and automotive, The event inaugurated by Dr. V.S.Ramamurthy, Principal, DBIT and Dr.Rathnakar G, HOD, Mechanical Engineering Department and in the presence of other department HOD's and all teaching and non teaching staff of Mechanical engineering department.

A technical talk was organized by the Mechanical Engineers Towards Achieving Laurels (METAL) forum of the Mechanical Department, DBIT on 23/03/2016 at 11:30 AM. The venue was Dr Abdul Kalam Hall (previously called SH-2). The guest speaker was Dr D K Ramesha, Associate Professor, UVCE, Bangalore. He has more than 100 Technical papers to his credit in various National and International Conferences and Journals. He delivered lecture on topic “BIO-FUELS: GREEN REVOLUTION OF I C ENGINES”. The event was presided by our Head of Department, Dr G Rathnakar who began the proceedings by welcoming the guest speaker, Dr D K Ramesha. Dr D K Ramesha delivered a very informative talk about Biofuels and their usage. An insight was also given into his current research in the field of Biofuels. Here are some of the excerpts from the event.

Mr. Prakash, GM of the 3rd plant along with his staff explained the various processes involved in producing the components viz., Bush for Spark Plug (M/s Bosch) and various sizes of Plungers (M/s Brakes India Ltd) including Quality checks and inspection methodology that are being followed and are being processed on CNC Lathes and Sliding Headstock Automats(Non-CNC) machines.

The program was inaugurated by Principal highlighting the importance of course for the present day Industry requirements and in development of Career of students. Prof. & HoD (Mech. Engg.) also gave an insight into its applications in industries and importance of these courses. We thank all the HoDs of above concerned Depts. who attended the seminar and also inspired the students in attending the seminar in a big way. M/s Bosh Rexroth executives explained about the contents/concepts and its applications and was well received by the audience/students by interacting with the executives making the program live and success. Also we thank all the staff who used this opportunity by attending and awareness of the technological developments in this field. Also we thank Management, Principal and Prof. & HoD of Mech. Engg. for their presence, support and encouragement and made the event successful in a spirited way. We have received registration from 24 students for the above course (annexure-1) and also please find enclosed snap shots of the event.