Graduate Research Assistant, CUICAR
Dec 2019 - Aug 2021
Summer Intern, ACS, India
Jun 2017 - July 2017
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Minimized the formation of undesirable chips by optimizing the parameters in the Friction Element Welding.
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Developed a simulation model of the same in Ansys Workbench with an average percent error of 13%
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Presented my findings at the Fabtech American Welding Society (AWS 2020)
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Performed a root cause analysis to identify the reason for chipping behavior and derived a DOE accordingly to eliminate this erroneous behavior.
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Decoupled the variability in the tool wear evolution projects by performing Trochoidal Milling operations on Nickel alloys in CNC machines.
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Reduced the effect of Springback by 61% in Single Point Incremental Forming by comparing the effects of different variables on this novel forming technique.
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Developed work instructions for general maintenance and tool change cycle for various equipment.
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Hands-on experience with various power tools, manufacturing processes, and equipment.
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Analyzed material behavior and joint strength by performing tensile tests, shear tests, cross tension, and hardness tests.
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Developed work instructions for general maintenance and tool change cycle for the CNC’s.
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Optimized the design and reduced the cost of test fixtures by 21% through rapid prototyping and validation.
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Improved the organization and efficiency of the workplace by following the 5S system.
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Followed lean manufacturing techniques, and pull system to reduce the inventory of materials.
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Submitted research papers in various conferences on Single Point Incremental Forming, Friction Element Welding, and Friction Element Riveting.
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Worked on the production line assembly automation, programming PLCs using Siemens PLC.
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Developed multiple small-scale PLC programs on Siemens PLC and Allen Bradley.
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Programmed robotic arm movements for ABB robots using the teach pendant.