Mechanical Engineering

Head of Department

Dr. Kishore Debnath
Ph.D (IIT Roorkee)

E-mail:
hod.me@nitm.ac.in

Faculty

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Research Interest

Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, Surface Treatments

Education Qualification

Ph.D , NIT Silchar

Sponsored Projects

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    Sl No.

    Title of Project

    PI

    CO-PI

    Funding Agency

    Sanctioned Amount

    StartYr - EndYr (Duration)

    Status

    Project Type

    1

    Coating of Hafnium on Copper to Use as Nuclear Reactor Control Rod

    Dr. Maneswar Rahang

    NA

    SERB

    25.09 Lacs

    2022-2025

    Ongoing

    Sponsored

    2

    Application of Masking Technique and Reverse EDM Technique for Pattern Generation by Selective Area Deposition of Material using Powder Metallurgical Green Compact Tool and Sintered Tool Electrode

    Dr. Maneswar Rahang

    NA

    SERB

    27.84 Lacs

    2017-2020

    Completed

    Sponsored

    3

    Design and Fabrication of Coconut Deshelling Machine for Domestic and Small-Scale Industry Applications

    Dr. Maneswar Rahang

    NIL

    MHRD

    3.244 Lacs

    2017-2019

    Completed

    Sponsored


Courses Taught

* ME204 Engineering Materials

* ME305 Machine Design I

* ME101 Engineering Mechanics

* ME311 Machine drawing

* ME201 Strength of Material

* ME102 Engineering Thermodynamics

* ME305 Engineering Metrology & Instrumentation

* ME 702 Manufacturing Science

* ME301 Production Technology

* ME212 Metrology & Instrumentation

* ME102 Workshop Practice

* ME 258 Material Science Lab

Publications:

International Journals:


RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, Application of PM tool materials for selective area surface modification by metallic particulate migration in EDM, Sadhana 48 (3), 133

RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, PCM assisted reverse electro discharge machining process for pattern generation, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37 (9), 995-1002

RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, S Saha, Surface modification in the shape of a pattern using crepe paper maskant in EDM, Surface Engineering 38 (6), 664-674 

RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, S Saha, Masking in EDM for pattern generation on Al-6061 work surface, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 1-15

B Madhab Barua, M Rahang, Surface modification of Al-7075 using Cu-CNT green tool in EDMSurface Engineering 38 (3), 261-270

RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, Electric discharge coating on graphite using W–Cu sintered tool, 2022, Surface Engineering, 1-9

S Deka, A Kamal, RB Pallekonda, M Rahang, V Kulkarni, Measurement Technique for Ideal Selection of Sensors and Accurate Force Recovery on Aerodynamic Models, 2022, Experimental Techniques 46 (2), 213-224

RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, PCM assisted reverse electro discharge machining process for pattern generation, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2021, 1-8

RM Mazarbhuiya, BM Barua, M Rahang, TAGUCHI GREY RELATIONAL MULTI-RESPONSE EXPERIMENTAL OPTIMIZATION ON MODIFICATION OF Al-6061 SURFACE USING Si–Cu GREEN COMPACT TOOL IN EDM, Surface Review and Letters, 2021, 28 (09), 2150073

S Deka, RB Pallekonda, M Rahang, Comparative assessment of modified deconvolution and neuro-fuzzy technique for     force prediction using an accelerometer balance system, Measurement, 2021, 171, 108770.

Rashed Mustafa Mazarbhuiya, Maneswar Rahang, Reverse EDM process for pattern generation using powder         metallurgical green compact tool, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 35(15), 2020, 1741-1748.

MANESWAR RAHANG and PROMOD KUMAR PATOWARI, SELECTIVE AREA DEPOSITION FOR PATTERN GENERATION IN EDM USING MASKING TECHNIQUE, Surface Review and Letters, 27(10), 2020, 1950218.

Deka, S., Babu, P.R. and Rahang, M., 2020. A new method for force prediction in an accelerometer force balance system   using support vector regression. Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, p.0142331219895645.

Mazarbhuiya, R.M., Dutta, H., Debnath, K. and Rahang, M., 2020. Surface modification of CFRP composite using  reverse- EDM method. Surfaces and Interfaces, p.100457.

M. Rahang, PK Patowari, Pattern generation by selective area deposition of material in EDM, Materials and Manufacturing   Processes, 34(16), 2019, 1847-1854

Mazarbhuiya, R.M., Choudhury, P.K. and Rahang, M., Taguchi-Grey Relational based Multi-Objective Optimization of Process   Parameters in Electric Discharge Machining of Aluminium with Copper Electrode. Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering   Research, Volume 3, Issue 13; October-December, 2016, pp. 1169-1171

M. Rahang, P. K. Patowari, Parametric Optimization for Selective Surface Modification in EDM using Taguchi   Analysis, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol.-31, Issue No.-4, Page Nos -422-431, 2016.

M. Rahang, P. K. Patowari, Application of Masking Technique in EDM for Generation of Rectangular Shaped   Pattern, International Journal of Precision Technology, Vol.-5, Issue No.-2, Page Nos -140–156, 2015.


International Conferences:


RM Mazarbhuiya, M Rahang, Pattern Generation using Enamel Coating in Die-sinking EDM, E3S Web of Conferences 430, 01278

BM Barua, M Rahang, Surface modification using micro-nano sized powder metallurgical green compact electrode in EDM, Manufacturing Technology Today 22 (3), 32-36

Deka, S., Babu, P.R. and Rahang, M., 2020. Dynamic Calibration of Three-Component Accelerometer Force Balance System Using Deconvolution. In Advances in Mechanical Engineering (pp. 1675-1683). Springer, Singapore.

Deka, S., Babu, P.R. and Rahang, M., 2020. Influence of stress bar length on the response of a stress wave force balance using finite element analysis. In International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2020).

Deka, S., Babu, P.R. and Rahang, M., 2020. Dynamic Calibration of a Single Component Accelerometer Force Balance Using Delta Wing Model for Impulse Loads. In International Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2019).

Mazarbhuiya, R.M. and Rahang, M., 2020. Parametric Study of Photochemical Machining of Aluminium Using Taguchi Approach. In Advances in Mechanical Engineering (pp. 497-504). Springer, Singapore.

Mazarbhuiya, R.M. and Rahang, M., 2020. Multi-objective Optimization of Photochemical Machining Parameters Using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis. In Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (pp. 283-291). Springer, Singapore.

Deka, S., Ramesh Babu, P. and Rahang, M., 2019. Dynamic calibration of a stress wave force balance under various supports and loads using finite element analysis. In 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW32) (pp. 2979-2985).

Mazarbhuiya, R.M. and Rahang, M., 2019, March. Parametric Optimization in Photochemical Machining of Aluminium Using Taguchi Method. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 491, No. 1, p. 012033). IOP Publishing.

Deka, S., Babu, P.R. and Rahang, M., 2018. Transient Dynamic Analysis of a Cantilever Rod with Axial Impulse Loading Using Finite Element Method. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 202, p. 02005). EDP Sciences.

P. K. PATOWARI, M. RAHANG, Grid Pattern Generation by Selective Material Deposition using Masking Technique in EDM, Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (SMT28), Period -June 16th – 18th, Place -Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland, Page -361-374, 2014.

M. Rahang, P.K. Patowari, Multiple Lines Deposition using Selective Masking Technique in Electro Discharge Machine (EDM), Proceedings of International Conference on PRECISION, MESO, MICRO AND NANO ENGINEERING (COPEN-8: 2013), Period -December 13th-15th, Place -NIT Calicut, Kerala, India, Page -667-672, 2013.


National Conferences:

M. Rahang, P.K. Patowari, Selective Surface Modification of Aluminum in EDM, Proceeding of National Conference on  Manufacturing: Vision for Future, Period -October 12-13, Place -IIT Guwahati, Page -100-105, 2013.

Book Chapters:

BM Barua, S Chang, E Shylla, VS Chauhan, P Kumar, M Rahang, DK Sarma, Numerical Modeling of Die-sinking EDM for Evaluation of Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness,  Recent Advances in Manufacturing Modelling and Optimization, pp 67-77, Springer, 2022

Rashed Mustafa Mazarbhuiya, Maneswar Rahang, Deposition of Tungsten and Copper Particle on CFRP Composite, Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering pp 815-822, Springer, 2021.

Rashed Mustafa Mazarbhuiya, Maneswar Rahang, Parametric Study of Photochemical Machining of Aluminium Using Taguchi Approach, Advances in Mechanical Engineering pp 497-504, Springer, 2020.

Sushmita Deka, Pallekonda Ramesh Babu, Maneswar Rahang, Dynamic Calibration of Three-Component Accelerometer Force Balance System Using Deconvolution, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, pp 1675-1683, Springer, 2020.

Sushmita Deka, Pallekonda Ramesh Babu, Maneswar Rahang, Influence of Stress Bar Length on the Response of a Stress Wave Force Balance Using Finite Element Analysis, Advances in Mechanical Engineering pp 263-270, Springer, 2020.

Rashed Mustafa Mazarbhuiya, Maneswar Rahang, Multi-objective Optimization of Photochemical Machining Parameters Using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis, Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering pp 283-291, Springer, 2019.


PhD Guidance:

Sushmita Deka, Design and calibration of force measurement techniques in impulse facilities (Awarded).

Rashed Mustafa Mazarbhuiya, Application of Masking Technique and Reverse EDM Technique for Pattern Generation by Selective Area Deposition of Material using Powder Metallurgical Green Compact Tool and Sintered Tool  Electrode (Awarded).

Bhargab Madhab Barua, Surface Modification of Aluminium using CNT particles by Electro Deposition Process (On-going).


Post Graduate Projects:

Mr. Pynkhlainborlang Kharsati, Experimental Investigation on Micro-EDM Machining of Inconel Alloy using Nano Powder Mixed Dielectric, 2022-23

Mr. Khairul Alam Choudhury, Machining of Aluminium workpiece using Graphite Electrode and its Parametric Studies, 2021-22


B.Tech Projects:

Denespoul Sohshang, Ardondor Jeengaph and Pavan Kumar Gugulothu, PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS OF MACHINABILITY OF SEMICONDUCTING MATERIAL, 2022-23

Manveer, Rahul Kumar, Damanbha Nongkynrih and Richard Kmenlang Wansai, Soft Metal Coating on Cast Iron by Electric Discharge Machining Process, 2021-22

Shubham Chang, Vivek Singh Chauhan, Eugynea Shylla and Prem Kumar, Thermal Modelling and Analysis for Electric Discharge Machining of German silver, 2020-21

Varish Agarwala and Nitesh Kumar, RE-DESIGN AND IN-HOUSE FABRICATION OF FORENSIC TOOLS, 2019-20.

Skhemboklang Kshiar, Damanbha Marwein, Dharmendra Kumar, Surface Modification of Conductive and Non-Conductive Materials Using Electrical -Discharge Machining Method, 2018-19.

Sanbornphi Shylla, Sudhanshu Shekhar, Rupesh Kumar, Multi-Objective Optimization of PCM Process Parameters Using Taguchi-Grey Relational Analysis for Aluminium Work Material, 2017-18.


Summer Internship Guided:

Kartik Tulsani, Magnetic Field Assisted Electro Discharge Machining of Aluminium.

Skandha Prasath, Design and Fabrication of Jig and Fixture for Square Hole Drilling

Work Experience

  • Assistant Engineer in Cement plant
  • Assistant Professor in Parvatibai Genba Moze College of Engineering, Wagholi, Pune

Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended

Conference:

Sl No.

Name

Period

Place

National/International

1

2018 4th International Conference on Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering (ICMAE 2018)

Dec. 13-16, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand

International

2

Conference schedule is now available online

International Conference on Recent Innovations and Developments in Mechanical Engineering  

(IC-RIDME-2018)

November 8-10, 2018

NIT Meghalaya

International

3

International Conference on PRECISION, MESO, MICRO AND NANO ENGINEERING (COPEN-8: 2013)

December 13th-15th, 2013

NIT Calicut, Kerala

International

4

Manufacturing: Vision for Future

October 12-13, 2013

IIT Guwahati

National





Workshop:

Sl No.NamePeriodPlaceNational/International
1Solar Energy and its Application29-31 March, 2012NIT SilcharNational
2Creativity & Innovative Techniques and Patenting in India & Abroad6-8 April, 2012NIT SilcharNational
3One Week Faculty Development Programme on Effective Teaching30th April to 4th May, 2012NIT SilcharNational
4Micro manufacturing: Materials, Processes and Systems-201308-12 July, 2013MNNIT AllahabadNational
5Miniature Engineering Working Model29-30 March, 2014NIT SilcharNational

Projects (Mini)

sl. no.

Title of Project

PI

CO-PI

Funding Agency

Sanctioned Amount

StartYr - EndYr (Duration)

Status

Project Type

01

Design and Fabrication of Hand and Foot Powered Grain Segregator

Dr. Maneswar Rahang

Ankit Kumar Singh

State Council of Science Technology & Environment (SCSTE), Govt. of Meghalaya

72,600.00

2019-2020

Completed

Sponsored

02

Design and Fabrication of Grain Dryer Machine

Dr. Maneswar Rahang

Ankit Kumar singh

Govind Kumar

Abhijit Kumar

State Council of Science Technology & Environment (SCSTE), Govt. of Meghalaya

95,700.00

2019-2020

Completed

Sponsored

Administrative Responsibilities

Lab in0charge, Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (Nov, 2022- Till date)

Lab in-charge, Material Science Laboratory (July, 2016 - Nov,2022)

Warden, L-III Boys Hostel (July, 2018 - till date)

Chairman, Purchase committee, Purchase of server battery.

Chairman, Purchase committee, Purchase of wall mount fan.

Chairman, Purchase committee, Purchase of inverter.

Chairman, Purchase committee, Purchase of Institute Vehicle Tyre.


Contributions to National Missions:

Member, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

Member, National Social Service

Reviewer of Journal Articles:

Trends in Material and Manufacturing Processes, Scientific.Net

Journal of Composite Materials, SAGE publication

Advances in Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, Scientific.Net

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, HINDAWI


MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES:

Member, Faculty recruitment

Member, MTS recruitment

Member, Trainee Engineer recruitment

Member, PhD selection

Member, BTP project Seminar

Member, MTP project seminar

Design of curriculum

ME 152 Workshop practice

ME 212 Metrology & Instrumentation

ME 251 Metrology & Instrumentation

ME 316 Machine Tool Technology