Mechanical

Industrial Visit 2011 - to Vapi and Silvasa


We had an industrial trip on December 7, 2011 to Vapi, Gujarat. We started from Thane at 7:10am for the 2.30-hour journey to Vapi and Silvassa. After a couple of halts we arrived into Vapi at 10:00am. Our first halt was at Spect Vision, a factory making eyeglass frames making unit.

This unit focused on making fashionable eyeglass frames for popular brands. They have all kinds of modern machineries to aid their production. They have automated CNCs for more perfection and productivity. The employers and the owner of the factory were very helpful in explaining the working of the machinery. The concept upon which the machines worked, were totally based on engineering mechanics and was helpful for our learning. We left the unit 11:30 pm to go to Ras Resorts for some rest and relaxation. Post lunch and siesta we set out for the next factory at 4:30pm.

The second factory was corrugated paper box making. It focused on supplying paper boxes to various companies. Here we saw the making of paper with the help of glue and other materials. Here we were also exposed to semi-automatic machinery. We were also given an overview on the functionality of the factory.

We called it a day and returned back to our hotel. snacks at the restaurant and enjoyed the evening. At the dinner table we had an interesting discussion about the industries we visited and made notes of our learning.

The next morning we visited the next factory, which made filtration devices. Their main clients were chemical factories which needed filtration devices for various products. It was a little complicated to understand the concept of different processes to make those devices. However, the guide was very helpful and answered all our questions patiently.

We then set off back to Mumbai at around noon. The trip was very nice and knowledgeable. It was very helpful in gaining both industrial and technical knowledge. And the employers and our teachers were really helpful in making things clearer to us. We are looking forward to many such visit and interactions that will add tour exposure and understanding.

Dyutiman Datta - Student of Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2012

Should I be a Mechanical Engineer?

Riding the very tall and overwhelming Singapore Flyer, I could not help but wonder if superlatives will ever stop? No. Not until we stop innovating, inventing and creating.

The answer to the subject header is Yes, I should. The desire to excel and supersede is innate and this driving factor will always motivate mankind to design newer and better products. Well, to create good, practical and functional designs, a background in mechanics is a must.

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There is ample scope. A taller ferris wheel; an air conditioner that conditions internal climatic conditions based on outside temperatures, i.e warm when it’s cold outside and vice versa; washing machines segregating clothing by themselves; advanced car sensors that can avoid accidents in speeding cars; the options are many.