Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory

Advanced manufacturing lab focuses on scientific investigation of advanced manufacturing processes to improve quality and productivity in the industry. Alongside, the laboratory supports advanced manufacturing requirements of projects being executed throughout the institute.

Professor in charge: Dr. Probir Saha

Contact person: Mr. Sanjiv Maity

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CNC Wire-EDM 4 axes CNC Best surface finish: 0.8 μRa Wire electrode diameter: 0.25 mm (std.) Dielectric fluid: deionized water
	Rapid Prototyping (3D printer) Model material: ABS in ivory Support material: SR-30 soluble Build size: 203 × 203 × 152 mm³ Layer thickness: 0.254 mm
CNC Milling Spindle speed: 150-4000 rpm Max. job dimension: 250 × 150 × 200 mm³ Position accuracy: 0.01 mm
	CNC Lathe Max. turning diameter: 80 mm Max. turning length: 195 mm Spindle speed: 150-4000 rpm Position accuracy: 0.01 mm
CIM Setup 2 axis loading and unloading arm 3 axis loading and unloading arm Automated guided vehicle Assembly station Automatic system
	Ultrasonic Machine 20 kHz electrical energy

Biomicrofluidics Laboratory

Sr No.	Generic Name of Equipment	Equipment's Picture	Model, Make & Year of Purchase	Remarks Including accessories available and current usage of equipment
1.	Double Syringe pump		NE-4000, Unigenetics Instruments, USA make	Fully functional with all accessories available
2.	Single Syringe Pump		NE-300, Unigenetics Instruments, USA make	Fully functional with all accessories available
3.	USB Digital Microscope		DINO-LITE AM2111 Microscope	Fully functional with all accessories available
4.	Hot Air Oven (Maximum Temp 250^o C)		Narang Scientific Works, NSW-143	Fully functional with all accessories available
5.	High Precision weighing Balance		K.Roy, KUC-2L	Fully functional with all accessories available
6.	Biosafety Cabinet safety level III Cab		Batra Trading Company	Fully functional with all accessories available
7.	Laboratory Chemical Fume Hood		Bionim ITPL-STD-CFH- 622	Fully functional with all accessories available
8.	Carbon Dioxide Incubator		MAC MAC-CDI-80L-D-JGJ	Fully functional with all accessories available
9.	Laboratory Centrifuge Machine		R8C-REMI	Fully functional with all accessories available
10.	Micro Centrifuge, MCF 08VT		Labquest Borosil	Fully functional with all accessories available with 0.2 & 0.5 ml adaptor and range upto 6000 RPM
11.	Inverted Flourescence Microscope with DP74 coloured camera		Olympus CKX53, DP74 camera, Blue and green Filters for Fluorescence	Fully functional with all accessories available
12.	Plasma Cleaner with Vacuum Gauge		Herrick Plasma (PDC-002-HP)	Fully functional with all accessories available
13.	Magnetic stirrer with hot plate		6030 Tarsons	Fully functional with all accessories available
14.	Digital Rotational Viscometer LMDV 60		Labman India	Fully functional with measuring range of 20-2000000 mpa.s. Accessories include a Low Viscocity Adaptor (used for less than 20m.pas)
15.	Serological Water Bath 18 lt		BSCO	Fully functional with all accessories available
16.	Liquid Nitrogen Storage Container 25.5 lt		TA-26	Fully functional with all accessories available
17.	Zoom lens 6.5x XZoom		Navitar	Fully functional with all accessories available
18.	Spin Coater		Delta Scientific Equipments Pvt. Ltd MC-1	Fully functional with all accessories available
19.	Autoclave (Pressure upto 30 PSI)		Rescholar Geeta Industries	Fully functional with all accessories available
20	Variable DC Power Supply(0-32V, 10A)		Prominent	Fully functional with all accessories available

CAD/CAM Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar

Contact person: Mr. Pramod Prakash Dubey
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Workstations

Number: 3
CPU: Intel Xenon
3.4 GHz, 3.4 GHz, 2.6 GHz
Processors: 32, 32, 28
RAM: 96 GB, 64 GB, 32 GB

Lab Space

Computers: 50
Network Printer: 1
Live network storage: 8 TB
HPC: 216 Code HPC at CC

Software

ANSYS 15.0
Creo 3.0
ADMAS 11, 12, 13
VI Rail 11, 12, 13
KISS Software
Auto CAD

Dynamics of Machine Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Somnath Sarangi

Contact person: Mr. Indrajeet Kumar, Mr. Ram Chandra Prajapati
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Machinery Fault Simulator Signature of common machinery faults: unbalance, alignment, resonance, bearing, rotor dynamics, crack shaft, belt drive, mechanical rub and induction motor
	Benchtop Materials Tester* 5 kN (1000 lbf) Single column Automatic motor drive alarms 32 bit precision motor controller 150% mechanical overload
Air Bearing Apparatus Shows the performance of and pressured distribution around a gas/air lubricated bearing
Governor
	Gyroscope
Air Track
	Balancing Apparatus
Trifiller Suspension System
	Universal Vibration
Contact person: Mr. Ravikant Kumar Contact details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0612 302 8259

Fire Research Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Sudheer Siddapureddy Contact person: Mr. Ravikant Kumar Contact details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0612 302 8259 FRL at IIT Patna is emerging to facilitate studies on open and compartment pool fires both experimentally and numerically. One of the major focuses in this laboratory is to establish innovative measuring techniques for different parameters like flame emissivity, temperature, gas velocity, safety distances, heat flux to bodies in stand-alone and multiple pool fires. Other Research Laboratories in the Department include Robotics and Automation Laboratory, Dynamics and Vibrations Laboratory, and Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, and CAD, CAM laboratory.

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Manabendra Pathak

Contact person: Mr. Rajiv Kumar

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Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Velocity range: 0 to supersonic
Measurement area: 1 mm² to 1 m²
Cameras: CCD, CMOS
Software: Dynamic studio-8047
Max. optical magnification: 100x
Dual power lasers: 15 Hz
Pulse energy: 15 to 200 mJ

Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Md. Kaleem Khan

Contact person: Mr. Rajiv Kumar
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Thermocouple Calibrator Max. reference temperature: 1500°C
	Pyranometer Measure direct, diffuse, and reflected instantaneous solar irradiation
Data Acquisition National Instruments 16 × 8 input channels Measuring input: thermocouple, TRD, thermistor Voltage: 0-300 V AC and DC Current: 0-1 A AC and DC Resistance: 2, 4 wire up to 100 MΩ
	Unsteady State of Heat Transfer

IC Engine Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Akilendra Singh

Contact person: Mr. Indrajeet Kumar
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Four-cylinder 4-stroke spark ignition engine test rig
	Single cylinder 4-stroke compression ignition engine test rig
Exhaust Gas Analyzer
	Smoke Meter

Materials Testing Laboratory

Material testing lab focuses on measuring the strength and ductility of materials under various conditions, such as temperature, tension, compression and fatigue loading. Variety of materials including metals, composite, polymers and soft tissues can be tested for their expected life.

Professor in charge: Dr. Akhilendra Singh

Contact person: Mr. Indrajeet Kumar
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Universal Testing Machine 50 kN Tensile, compression and flexural test At different load cells like 50 N, 2.5 kN and 50 kN.
	Fracture Testing Machine 100 kN Tensile, compression and flexural test Low cycle fatigue, high cycle fatigue Fracture toughness (KIC), JIC
Torsion Testing Machine To find modulus of rigidity of a given material
	Brinell Hardness Testing Machine
Impact Testing Machine Finding impact strength or notch toughness with the help of Charpy impact and Izod impact test

Measurement and Process Analysis Laboratory

Measurement and Process Analysis Laboratory focuses on scientific and applied research of different manufacturing processes including conventional, non‑conventional subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing, metal forming, joining etc. The laboratory is dedicated to the measurement and analysis of these processes for enhancing the process capability and quality. Few of the facilities and research focuses being created includes CMM, Optical microscopes and metallurgical investigations, High Speed Camera, Thermal Imaging Camera, High Temperature measurement, Online force measurement system, In‑situ measurement of deformation processes, Process Analysis through Finite Element and other analysis techniques etc.

Professor in charge: Dr. Anirban Mahato and Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya

Contact person: Mr. Pramod Prakash Dubey
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Mechanical Engineering Workshop

The Mechanical engineering workshop is comprised of several basic and modern machineries to encompass the manufacturing of components through different processes. The workshop contains machineries/ instruments for different shops namely turning shop, machine shop, welding shop, foundry shop, sheet metal and soldering shop, carpentry and pattern making shop, etc. Moreover, the regular undergraduate and postgraduate classes, Workshop are involved in the fabrication of special purpose jobs, fixtures, etc., needed for research work in the institute.

Professor in charge: Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya

Contact person: Mr. Prayag Kumar
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Center Lathe Main motor power: 4 kW 3 speed range: 40-2800 rpm Center distance: 1000 mm Center height: 200 mm Main spindle bore: 42 mm Cross slide travel: 210 mm
	Universal Milling Machine Main motor power: 2 hp (3 phase) Longitudinal travel: 475 mm Cross travel: 160 mm Vertical travel: 325 mm
Vertical Milling Machine Table stroke Longitudinal: 100 Horizontal: 320 Vertical: 380 Main motor: 4 kW Range of spindle speed: 60-1690 rpm (12 steps)
	Shaping Machine Main motor power: 1.5 kW (2 hp) Max. stroke length: 18" Type of drive: belt drive Cutting to return stroke ratio: 3:2 Feed: Automatic / manual Vertical tool movement: 6"
Pillar Drilling Machine (Picture is for illustrative purpose only) Drilling: 40 mm Spindle travel: 220 mm No. of spindle speeds: 8 (90/1000 rpm) Main electrical motor: 2 speed (1.75/2.5 hp)
	MIG Welding Setup Welding cart included For stick, DC TIG, flux co-red welding and arc gouging 5 A/20V-350A/ 34V
Arc Welding Setup (Picture is for illustrative purpose only) For stick or manual (AC) arc welding
	Power Hacksaw Main motor power: 1 hp Max. diameter: 3" Stroke length: 6" Blade size: 10"
Pedestal Grinder Main motor power: 1.5 kW Speed: 1440 rpm 3 phase AC 50 Hz Wheel size: 14"
	Tool and Cutter Grinder Motor power: 1 hp Grinding spindle speed: 2800 rpm Max. distance between center: 305 mm Table swivel: 90° Head swivel: 360°
Lever Shearing Machine (Picture is for illustrative purpose only) Manually operated For cutting sheets in straight strips

Mechatronics Instrumentation and Controls Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Atul Thakur

Contact person: Mr. Ram Chandra Prajapati
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Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Bandwidth: 200 MHz Channels: 4 analog, 8 digital
	Function Generator Frequency: 0.3 Hz - 10 MHz Modulation: AM standard & Balanced, FM int (sweep) & Ext, PWM, PAM Waveforms: sine, square, triangle
DC Supply Output: 700 W, 0-35 V, 0-20A Weight: 29.5
	Digital Multimeter High voltage: 1000 V Current range: 10 A
Soldering Station Hot air S.M.D. rework station Micro soldering pen 1.5-18 V DC regulated digital power supply	/h2>
	Data Acquision National Instruments Available modules: NI SCXI-1143 NI SCXI-1303 NI SCXI-1303 NI SCXI-1304 NI SCXI-1306 NI SCXI-1314 NI SCXI-1315 NI SCXI-1326 NI SCXI-1600
Laser Cutting Machine Processing Area: 610 × 305 mm² Laser options: 10, 25, 30, 40, 50, and 60 W
	Coupled Tank
3D Printer
	Active Mass Suspension System
Furnace
	PID Controller
Microscopes

Metrology Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Subrata Kumar

Contact person: Mr. Indrajeet Kumar
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Optical Profile Projector Measure linear and angular dimension of the component
	Micro-hardness Testing Machine Micro Vickers hardness test of the material Forces apply: 10 gf - 2 kgf
Micro-weight Measuring Machine Max. weight: 22 gm
	Tool Maker Microscope
Olympus Optical Measuring Microscope 3-axis measuring microscope
	Leica Metallographic Microscope For metallographic study
Stereo Zoom Microscope
	Surface Roughness Tester
Optical Profilometer
	Ultrasonic Cleaner / Variable Speed Polishing Machine
Gauge Block Set Calibration of measuring equipment Measuring equipment such as micrometers, sine bars, Vernier calipers, height gauge and dial indicators

Micro-fabrication Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Probir Saha

Contact person: Mr. Sanjiv Maity
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Multi-purpose Micro Machining Setup

Micro-turning
Micro-milling
Micro-drilling
Micro-EDM
Micro-wireEDM
Micro-wireEDG

Laser Scribing/Marking Machine

Laser: Multi diode pumped fiber laser
Nominal average power: 20 W
Axis travel: 200 × 200 mm²
Pulse duration @ 20 kHz < 120 ns

Robotics Laboratory

Professor in charge: Dr. Karali Patra

Contact person: Mr. Ram Chandra Prajapati
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Six Axis Aristo Robot Six axis Gripper: Pneumatic Payload: 3 kg Horizontal reach: 654 mm
	Four Axis Scara Robot Four Axis Horizontal reach: 600 mm Payload: 2 kg
Fire Bird V Hexapod Robot Programmable Training purpose
	Humanoid Robot Programmable Training purpose
Scorbot Robot Rive axis Gripper: motorized
	Robot Development Kit Fire Bird Universal Robotic Research Platform Training purpose
Fire Bird XI Mobile Robot Sensor: IR & Ultrasonic On-Board computer Payload: 15 kg
	Thin Film Measurment System Least count: 1 micron Max. limit: 500 μ Measure transparent thin sheet

Thermal Fluid and Transport Laboratory

TFTL focuses on the investigation of thermal and fluid transport during phase change for a variety of energy, water and thermal management applications, both for ground and space based applications. Our approach relies on leveraging scalable micro/nano-fabrication, advanced characterization, state-of-the-art experimentation, and unique model prediction capabilities to enable mechanistic insights into complex fluid, interfacial, and thermal transport.

Professor in charge of the lab: Dr. Rishi Raj

Contact Person: Mr. Ravi Kanth
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Goniometer Contact Angle Meter Repeating cycle: 0.1 Hz to 20 kHz Resolution: 0.1 Hz Operating temperature: 5-40°C
	Hot Air Oven Max. working temperature: 300°C
High Speed Camera Make: Vision Research Model: Phantom v7.3 Monochrome 0.5 Megapixel Resolution: 800 × 600 At full resolution: 6,688 fps At reduced resolution: 222,222 fps
	Infrared Camera Make: FLIR Model: ORION SC7000 Spectral Range: MWIR 3.0-5.1 μm Temperature range: -20-120°C Resolution: 320 × 256 At full resolution: 190 fps
Peristaltic Pump Flow rate: 0.06-3400 mL/min Direction of rotation: CW/CCW Power: 0.1 hp Speed: 6-600 rpm
	DC Power Supply Make: Agilent Model: N5751A 12.5 V/60 A 100 V/7.5 A 300 V/2.5 A 30 V/5 A
Digital Multimeter Make: Agilent Model: 34460A
	Data Acquisition Unit Make: Agilent Model: 34972A, 34902A
Refrigerated and Heating Circulator Make: SISKIN Model: PROFI CHILL
	Degassing Rig Custom built

Tribology Lab

Tribology lab aims to understand contact mechanisms at micro, micro and nano-scales for designing precision and reliable equipment. The tribology lab has resources for understanding contacting and moving surfaces under different load and speeds under rolling-sliding or purely sliding or oscillatory conditions. The laboratory collaborates with other laboratories in the institute to develop new surface engineering techniques like coating and surface texturing.

Professor in charge: Dr. Mayank Tiwari, Dr. Anirban Mahato, Dr. Akhilendra Singh

Contact person: Mr. Ram Chandra Prajapati
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Twin Disc Tribometer

Make: Phoenix Tribology Limited, UK
Model: TE7y4S
Rolling/sliding Tribometer
To measure contact resistance,
rolling/sliding ratio (SRR), contact pressure

Rotary (pin-on-disc) Tribometer

Rotary type tribometer
To measure wear depth, volume loss, and c.o.f.

Multi Functional Tribometer

Make: Rtech Instruments, USA
To measure wear depth, acoustic emission, c.o.f. frictional force and
electric contact resistance (ECR) due to reciprocating and rotary motion of disk/ball

Mechanical Engineering

Facilities

Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory

Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory

CNC Wire-EDM

Rapid Prototyping

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

CIM Setup

Ultrasonic Machine

Biomicrofluidics Laboratory

CAD/CAM Laboratory

CAD/CAM Laboratory

Workstations

Lab Space

Software

Dynamics of Machine Laboratory

Dynamics of Machine Laboratory

Machinery Fault Simulator

Benchtop Materials Tester*

Air Bearing Apparatus

Governor

Gyroscope

Air Track

Balancing Apparatus

Trifiller Suspension System

Universal Vibration

Fire Research Laboratory

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory

Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory

Thermocouple Calibrator

Pyranometer

Data Acquisition

Unsteady State of Heat Transfer

IC Engine Laboratory

IC Engine Laboratory

Four-cylinder 4-stroke spark ignition engine test rig

Single cylinder 4-stroke compression ignition engine test rig

Exhaust Gas Analyzer

Smoke Meter

Materials Testing Laboratory

Materials Testing Laboratory

Universal Testing Machine 50 kN

Fracture Testing Machine 100 kN

Torsion Testing Machine

Brinell Hardness Testing Machine

Impact Testing Machine

Measurement and Process Analysis Laboratory

Measurement and Process Analysis Laboratory

Mechanical Engineering Workshop

Mechanical Engineering Workshop

Center Lathe

Universal Milling Machine

Vertical Milling Machine

Shaping Machine

Pillar Drilling Machine

MIG Welding Setup

Arc Welding Setup

Power Hacksaw

Pedestal Grinder

Tool and Cutter Grinder

Lever Shearing Machine

Mechatronics Instrumentation and Controls Laboratory

Mechatronics Instrumentation and Controls Laboratory

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Function Generator

DC Supply

Digital Multimeter

Soldering Station

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Data Acquision

Laser Cutting Machine

Coupled Tank

3D Printer

Active Mass Suspension System

Furnace

PID Controller