Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1: Apply the mathematical and scientific concepts necessary to formulate, solve and analyze engineering problems.
• PEO2: : Conceptualize and synthesize data, carry out product design and development.
• PEO3: Work in teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• PEO4: Observe professional ethics and develop successful careers globally

• Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Conduct investigations of complex problems:Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

• PSO1: Identify, understand, apply and solve problems in Mechanical Engineering Design.
• PSO2: Identify, understand, apply and find solutions for problems in Manufacturing Engineering.
• PSO3: Identify, understand, apply and provide solutions for problems in Thermofluid Industrial Applications.

Arc welding transformer with accessories; gas welding outfit; smithy furnace and tools; basic machining tools (turning, drilling); sheet metal tools and fixtures.

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding: butt, lap and T-joints.
• Gas welding practice.
• Simple turning, taper turning and drilling.
• Sheet metal forming, bending and model making (trays/funnels).
• Demonstration: smithy operations, mould preparation, fitting models.

• Common for all branches; regularly used by II-year Mechanical Engineering students.

• Dr. R. Prabu
• Mr. Muthukrishnan

• Centre lathe
• capstan/turret lathes
• vertical/horizontal milling machines
• surface /cylindrical / centreless grinding machines
• gear hobbing
• shaper
• slotter
• radial drill
• dynamometers

• Cutting force, tool temperature and shear angle measurements.
• Grinding force and specific energy analysis.

• Used for II-year Mechanical Engineering laboratory courses.

• Dr. R. Prabu
• Mr. G. Muruganantham

• Steam Boiler with turbine setup
• Steam boiler with turbine setup
• IC engines (2-stroke, 4-stroke)
• diesel engine test rigs (mechanical/electrical loading)
• petrol engines
• viscometer
• flash and fire point apparatus

• Performance and characteristic testing of IC engines.
• Heat balance test and energy distribution analysis.
• Constant and variable speed testing.
• Study of efficiency improvement techniques.

• Laboratory for II-year Mechanical Engineering students.

• Mr. L. Periyannan
• Mr. C. Samiappan

• Guarded plate apparatus
• pin-fin setup, composite wall unit
• convection apparatus
• heat exchangers
• reciprocating air compressor
• refrigeration & air-conditioning test rigs
• bomb calorimeter
• Orsat apparatus

• Determine the thermal conductivity of an insulating material.
• Determine the temperature distribution and heat transfer rate along a pin fin.
• Determine the equivalent thermal conductivity of a composite wall.
• Determine the heat transfer coefficient under forced convection.
• Determine the overall heat transfer coefficient of a parallel-flow heat exchanger.
• Determine the volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating air compressor.
• Determine the COP of a vapor compression refrigeration system.

• Dedicated to III-year Mechanical Engineering students.

• Dr. D. Kalaimegam
• Mr. C. Samiappan

• Cam analyzer
• motorized gyroscope
• governors (Proell, Porter, Watt)
• whirling of shaft setup
• static/dynamic balancing machines
• vibration table
• kinematic models
• multi-degree vibration units

• Kinematics of mechanisms and gear trains.
• Gyroscopic couple verification.
• Governor characteristics.
• Critical speed determination.
• Inertia measurement and vibration analysis.

• Used by III-year Mechanical Engineering and II-year Medtronic students

• Dr. P. Senthikumaran
• Mr. G. Muruganantham

• Vernier instruments
• micrometers
• slip gauges
• sine bar
• profile projector
• mechanical/electrical comparators
• autocollimator
• LVDT
• load cell
• torque/force/vibration measurement setups
• gear tester

• Calibration of vernier/micrometer/dial gauge.
• Gear tooth, thread parameters and angle measurement.
• Straightness/flatness testing using autocollimator.
• Tolerance checking using comparators.
• Temperature, displacement, force and taper angle measurement.

• Core laboratory for final-year Mechanical students.

• Mr. J. R. Vinodkumar
• Mr. P. Muthukrishnan

• Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz (3.19 GHz),
• Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable).
• 64-bit OS, x64-based processor,
• A4 Laser Printer.

• The CAD Laboratory supports 3D modelling, assembly design, drafting, simulation, and analysis activities for Mechanical Engineering students.
• The laboratory enables students to develop industry-relevant competencies in product design, digital prototyping, and engineering simulation.
• The facility is aligned to support design-oriented courses, mini-projects, and capstone projects in design and analysis.

• Laboratory for III-year and final-year Mechanical students.

• Mr. C.K. Murugesan
• Mr. T. Balasubramanian

• Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz (3.19 GHz),
• Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable).
• 64-bit OS, x64-based processor.

• 3D modelling of standard machine components.
• Manual part programming using G- and M-codes for CNC turning.
• CNC milling using interpolation, contouring and canned cycles.

• On 26.03.2024, under the IIC Activity, an inspiring Idea Hackathon session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Gluck from Senior Experten Service, Germany, motivating students toward innovative thinking. This was followed by an international lecture on 16.08.2024, where Er. Vagesh Nestar, Quality Engineer at National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR), Saudi Arabia (KSA), presented insights on NDT Techniques and Their Industrial Applications. Subsequently, on 20.02.2025, another international expert lecture was organized, featuring Dr. Salai Sargunan S. Paramanathan, Principal Researcher at Carbon Value Corp., Republic of Korea, who spoke on Emerging Trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics: Innovation and Future Directions.
• Under the NIT/IIT Lecture Series, two expert sessions were hosted; Professors from National Institute of Technology invited, Dr. T. Ramesh delivered a lecture on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems on 14.05.2024, followed by Dr. V. Senthil kumar’s session on 25.11.2024, offering insights into composite materials for automotive and aerospace applications.
• On 24.04.2025, the department organized the Symposium MECHNOVA-25, featuring Mr. Arun Kumar, Manager–HR at Nilkamal Limited, Hosur, as the chief guest. On the same day, a hands-on workshop on 3D Printing was conducted by Er. Shaikh Riyas, Senior Design Consultant at Jaas Technologies, Bangalore, providing participants with practical exposure to modern additive manufacturing techniques.
• From 03.06.2024 to 05.06.2024, the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Yantra Club of the department jointly organized the Project Exhibition 2024 for all non-circuit branches at Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal. The exhibition was graced by the presence of eminent academicians—Dr. P. Venkatachalam (Retired Professor and Dean (TNAU), Dr. V. Aroulmoji (Director, R&D), Dr. N. Viswanathan (Professor and Head, ECE), and Dr. Srinivasan Murugan (Professor and Head, MECH)—who reviewed the projects and motivated the students with their valuable guidance.
• From 04.03.2025 to 06.03.2025, under the IIC Activity, a Demo Day on Innovative Design was conducted for Mahendra Polytechnic students. The training was facilitated by Dr. K. P. Srinivasaperumal, Assistant Professor of the department, who guided the participants through creative design concepts and hands-on learning.
• On 12.12.2024 and 13.12.2024, under the IIC Activity, a hands-on workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Innovation Design was conducted. The session was facilitated by Er. Shaikh Riyaz Amahboob Basha, Design Consultant at Jaas Technologies, Bangalore, and an alumnus of the department. He engaged students through practical exercises and interactive activities focused on nurturing creative and analytical problem-solving skills.
• On 16.05.2024 and 17.05.2024, as part of the IIC Activity, a two-day hands-on training program titled “Innovate U: Design Thinking Odyssey” was conducted. The session was led by Er. Abiman Bakthavachalam, IT Analyst at General Motors, Bangalore, and an alumnus of the department. He guided participants through design thinking methodologies using practical, interactive exercises.

• The Siemens Centre of Excellence (CoE) aims to provide skill excellence through specialised training, research and development, and consultancy to strengthen an industry-relevant technical education ecosystem. The centre houses 12 advanced laboratories covering design and validation, advanced manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, CNC machines and controllers, robotics, rapid prototyping, IoT, electrical systems, and process instrumentation. These facilities support both academic institutions and industries with high-end technical solutions.
• Siemens CoE offers certified skill development programmes that enhance student employability and support industry needs. The centre also engages in R&D activities and provides hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Through this initiative, more than 100 students have received internship opportunities at NIT Trichy, gaining valuable technical knowledge and practical experience. This demonstrates the centre’s impact in bridging academic learning with industry requirements.

• Mahendra Engineering College (MEC) signed an MoU with Harita Tech Serv, leading to the establishment of the Mahendra–Harita Research Center for New Product Development and Manufacturing Technologies. The centre was inaugurated on 11 March 2014 at the MEC campus. Its primary objective is to build a strong pool of industry-ready engineering talent by aligning academic learning with real-world industrial requirements. The initiative equips students with skills in design thinking, need-finding, ethnographic study, rapid prototyping, and testing.
• The Mahendra–Harita collaboration focuses on bridging the gap between industry expectations and academic skillsets through hands-on learning and exposure to modern design and manufacturing technologies. The centre has successfully trained students to become industry-ready and has achieved notable placement outcomes. Over 40 students have been recruited by leading companies such as VOLVO, Atlas Copco, SCL, Honeywell, and TVS Motors, demonstrating the effectiveness of this industry–institute partnership.

• TANCAM is an advanced technology hub established by TIDCO in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, located at TIDEL Park, Chennai. It is India’s first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence offering state-of-the-art infrastructure in design-driven engineering. The centre supports MSMEs in sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive and electric vehicles by providing world-class design, simulation, digital manufacturing and additive manufacturing services. TANCAM also aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry through training and upskilling programs using cutting-edge virtual twin and product lifecycle management technologies.
• TANCAM offers Faculty Development Programs to train engineering graduates in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and strengthen the MSME ecosystem. It upskills engineering graduates and professionals by providing hands-on training in design, simulation and virtual product development. The centre connects institutions and industries to undertake collaborative R&D projects, promotes innovation, and supports manufacturing excellence in high-tech sectors. Through these initiatives, TANCAM contributes to Tamil Nadu’s progress toward Industry 4.0 and positions the state as a future knowledge and innovation hub.

• The Department has established an MoU with DesAot Engineering Services, Bangalore, to enhance students’ skills in CAE and engineering design. Under this collaboration, the company provides on-campus training, structured modules, and placement-linked skill development for Mechanical Engineering students. The MoU supports the department in strengthening industry interaction, employability enhancement, and consultancy-driven experiential learning, contributing directly to the attainment of programme outcomes.

• Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering-NCTEME will be held on during 07 April 2017

• The dual-axis solar tracking system enables real-time alignment of solar panels with the sun’s azimuth and elevation, enhancing energy harvesting efficiency. This facility supports experiments, mini-projects, and research in renewable energy systems, contributing to competence development in sustainable technologies and meeting NBA’s emphasis on experiential and project-based learning.

• The retrofit model upgrades a standard tricycle into a dual-operative electric tricycle using a front-wheel BLDC hub motor. It eliminates the need for a differential, making the vehicle lighter, simpler, and more economical to maintain. Its compact design improves energy efficiency and offers better mileage per charge for single-person mobility. A solar-based battery charging system is planned for future enhancement to improve sustainability.

• The EDM facility procured under MODROBS supports precision machining of hard-to-cut materials using controlled electrical discharges, enabling the fabrication of intricate dies, moulds, and special components. This advanced setup enhances experiential learning, promotes collaborative research, and strengthens the department’s capability to handle industry-oriented manufacturing project.

• The Polymer Tribo Tester provides an integrated platform for evaluating wear of polymer materials. This facility strengthens the curriculum by supporting laboratory experiments, design projects, and research on polymer composites, thereby improving outcome-based learning and material selection competence.

• The CNC turning facility enables precise and automated turning operations using programmable toolpaths, supporting students in developing industry-relevant CNC programming and machining skills. It enhances the delivery of manufacturing-related courses, facilitates prototype development, and enables consultancy and research, aligning with NBA requirements for skill-based training and practical exposure.

• The CNC Milling offers advanced capabilities for milling, drilling, and contour machining of 2D and 3D components through computerized control. This facility enhances hands-on learning in modern manufacturing, supports project work and industrial interaction, and strengthens the department’s capacity for precision fabrication, fulfilling NBA’s focus on outcome-based education and practical competency.