Additive Engineering Tools Laboratory at MSRIT AICTE IDEA LAB, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

Facilities at Advanced Manufacturing Tools Laboratory MSRIT AICTE IDEA LAB

01 Power Tools & Core Fabrication Equipment

The Advanced Manufacturing Tools Laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive set of powered fabrication tools for drilling, cutting, routing, grinding, sanding, finishing, and assembly support.

Major Powered Equipment:

Drilling and fastening tools including Bosch GBM 1600 RE, GSB 600, GSR 185-LI, GSB 180-LI, and GBH 2-28 DV rotary hammer
Cutting tools including GST 90 jigsaw, GKS 190 circular saw, and Dremel Moto-Saw
Surface preparation and finishing tools including GBG 60-20 bench grinder, GEX 125-1 AE random orbit sander, GHO 6500 electric planer, and angle grinder
Routing and shaping tools including GOF 130 power router with router bit starter kit
Thermal and bonding tools including GHG 20-63 hot air gun and PKP 18 E glue gun
Precision rotary tools including Dremel 3000 and Dremel 8240 cordless rotary tool

These tools support prototyping, fabrication, workshop training, component finishing, model making, product assembly, and general manufacturing practice.

02 Measurement, Inspection & Workshop Accuracy

The laboratory is supported by a strong measurement and inspection setup for layout, dimensional verification, alignment, and quality control during manufacturing operations. Measurement & Inspection Facilities:

Digital Vernier Calipers and Mitutoyo precision calipers for dimensional inspection
Micrometers for higher-resolution measurement work
Bosch GLM 40 Laser Measure for rapid linear measurement and layout assistance
Spirit Level GIM 60 and Digital Angle Measurer GAM 220 for alignment and angular verification
Inspection Camera GIC 120 C for internal and hard-to-reach visual inspection
Granite Surface Plate, steel rules, tri-square, and measuring tapes for workshop marking and reference setup

This combination of measuring and inspection tools helps students and project teams improve fabrication accuracy, assembly alignment, fit verification, and process reliability.

03 Hand Tools, Rework Support & Material Processing

In addition to the major equipment, the laboratory includes a broad set of hand tools, rework tools, consumables, and workshop accessories needed for full fabrication support. Selected Workshop Support Tools:

Professional screwdriver sets, Allen keys, spanners, pliers, hammers, files, vices, clamps, and hacksaw tools
Portable welding machine, de-soldering machine, solder wick, wire stripper, hot air blower with soldering iron, and DC regulated power supply
Manual PCB drilling support, PCB drill bits, cutters, and electronics prototyping accessories
Adhesives, glue sticks, tapes, fasteners, nuts, bolts, washers, studs, and mechanical assembly consumables
PVC pipes, nylon rods, foam sheets, and other raw materials for prototype building and fixture development

The laboratory provides a practical environment for fabrication, workshop training, repair, finishing, mock-up construction, prototype assembly, and multidisciplinary product development activities.

The Advanced Manufacturing Tools Laboratory brings together professional power tools, precision measuring instruments, workshop fixtures, and fabrication support systems for hands-on engineering development.

Professional Workshop & Fabrication Infrastructure

Advanced Manufacturing Tools Laboratory

The laboratory is equipped with a wide range of advanced manufacturing, cutting, drilling, routing, finishing, measuring, and workshop support tools to enable practical engineering fabrication and prototype development.

Key power tools include professional Bosch systems such as the GSB 600 impact drill, GSR 185-LI cordless drill/driver, GST 90 jigsaw, GKS 190 circular saw, GOF 130 router, GBH 2-28 DV rotary hammer, and GEX 125-1 AE random orbit sander, supported by Dremel rotary and precision cutting tools for detailed work. The GSB 600 is officially listed as a 600 W tool with up to 3,000 rpm and up to 48,000 bpm, while the GSR 185-LI is listed as an 18 V cordless drill/driver with up to 50 Nm hard torque. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

For accuracy and quality verification, the lab includes digital Vernier calipers, Mitutoyo precision instruments, micrometers, spirit and angle measurement tools, laser measurement systems, and inspection equipment. The Bosch GLM 40 is listed with a measuring range of 0.15 to 40 m and typical accuracy of ±1.5 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Supported by vices, files, clamps, hand-tool kits, welding and de-soldering support, adhesives, mechanical fasteners, and workshop consumables, the laboratory provides a complete environment for model making, fabrication, assembly, repair, rework, and prototype realization.

Explore Tool Capabilities

01

Fabrication Tools

The laboratory supports drilling, cutting, routing, grinding, and shaping workflows for engineering prototypes, workshop assignments, and product development activities.

02

Precision Measurement

With calipers, micrometers, laser measure tools, angle measurement devices, and inspection systems, students can improve dimensional control and workshop accuracy.

03

Assembly & Rework

The lab includes hand tools, soldering and de-soldering support, fastening hardware, adhesives, clamps, and workshop accessories for complete build and rework operations.

04

Prototype Realization

The Advanced Manufacturing Tools Laboratory enables students and innovators to convert concepts into physical prototypes through practical fabrication, finishing, inspection, and assembly workflows.