Mechanical Engineering, the branch of engineering concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines and machines and with manufacturing processes. It is particularly concerned with forces and motion.
The invention of the steam engine in the latter part of the 18th century, providing a key source of power for the Industrial Revolution, gave an enormous impetus to the development of machinery of all types. As a result, a new major classification of engineering dealing with tools and machines developed
Mechanical engineering has evolved from the practice by the mechanic of an art based largely on trial and error to the application by the professional engineer of the scientific method in research, design, and production.
Employment Opportunities For Diploma Holders in Mechanical Engineering
The following are the major employment opportunities for diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering:
1) In manufacturing industry primarily in private sector and to some extent in public sector
2) In service sector like Railways, Hospitals, Military Engineering Services, Boards and Corporations, Construction Companies, Transportation Departments, Telecommunication, PWD and Rural Development Agencies.
3) In marketing sector for sales and after- sales services
4) As an entrepreneur
Though the diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering find placement in all functional areas like R&D, planning, shop floor production, quality control, inventory management but majority of them find employment in shop floor management.
Learning Outcomes Of Diploma Programme in Mechanical Engineering
After undergoing this programme, students will be able to:
1. Prepare and interpret drawings of engineering components.
2. Use software like AutoCAD and Solid Works to prepare and analyze solid models.
3. Prepare simple jobs as per specifications.
4. Operate conventional machine for machining of components as per specifications
5. Use cutting tools for machines and machine tools.
6. Carry out casting and welding operation.
7. Use modern machining methods for machining of components.
8. Carry out metal forming by rolling and forging processes to produce parts.
9. Use presses and press tools.
10. Prepare simple jigs, fixtures, pattern, mould and press tools for production purposes.
11. Use surface coating and protection methods.
12. Prepare CNC part programmes and use CNC machines to make simple jobs. Interface CAD/CAM machines.
13. Supervise operation of boilers, steam turbines, air compressors, IC engines, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
14. Use hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
15. Use electrical and electronic instruments to measure various engineering parameters.
16. Use various measuring and gauging instruments.
17. Perform material testing for its properties using traditional and nondestructive techniques (NDT)
18. Use various instruments to measure heat/air related parameters.
19. Use heat treatment processes.
20. Design and modify simple machine elements.
21. Select material as per desired application.
22. Select and use QC tools.
23. Identify and rectify simple and common troubles in automotive vehicles.
24. Carry out estimation and costing of production cost for budgeting and analysis.
25. Prepare process plan for given part.
26. Carry out work measurement and method study to improve productivity.
27. Use appropriate practices for conservation and prevention of environment pollution.
28. Interpret factory acts and laws.
29. Communicate effectively in English in oral and written form with others.
30. Manage resources effectively at workplace.
31. Plan and execute given task/project as a team member or leader.
32. Prepare detailed project proposal and report.
33. Use computer and IT tools for creating document, making spread sheet and making presentation.
34. Solve real life problems by application of acquired knowledge and skills.
35. Handle the customers effectively.
36. Apply concepts of Mechanics to solve engineering problems.
37. Apply basic principles of Mathematics and Science to solve engineering problems.
38. Apply inventory control techniques to reduce production cost.
39. Interpret basic hydraulic and thermodynamics processes / cycles.
40. Manage activities related to procurement, stacking, storage and preservation of materials.
41. Prepare maintenance schedules.
