Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
Resume:
KULDEEP B. NIMBALKAR
abmo3i@r.postjobfree.com (***)
http://sites.google.com/site/kbn007/home 7215 Spring Cypress
road, # 1123, Spring TX 77379
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position where I can utilize my Mechanical
Engineering Design and Manufacturing skills in an industry.
SUMMARY
1 year Industrial experience in manufacturing and 2 years of Academic
experience (and
hands-on) in composite manufacturing and CAD-CAM.
Strong background in composite design, structural analysis (FEA) and
manufacturing processes like press molding, hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and
filament winding. Also familiar with pultrusion, prepreg manufacturing,
injection molding, ultrasound (NDT).
Proficient in programming CNC Mill/Lathe machines using CAD-CAM tools like
Autocad and Flashcut CNC. Strong hands-on in using Prolite-1000 mill,
Sherline Mill/Lathe and manual manufacturing machines.
Hands on experience with FEA tool Nei-Nastran with Solidworks 2009, Pro/E
for design optimization of components and also familiar with six Sigma
methodology and lean manufacturing techniques.
Accomplished research projects: Composite Bending Rubber Muscle Actuators
(Patentable) and Pneumatic Walking Robot.
Proficient in reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings and also
writing technical reports and presentations.
Awarded with "Who's Who Among Students" as a student of merit
Reliable and willing to learn new skills and developments.
Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
Willing to travel if necessary.
WORK Experience
Graduate Assistant, Texas A-M University-Kingsville, TX
Jan 08-Dec 09
V Work and assist with development of composite research projects and
other manufacturing projects.
V Fabricate and test composite laminates, various polyurethane specimens,
rubber actuators, adhesives etc to determine their physical properties.
V Conduct labs to teach composite fabrication processes like hand-layup,
press molding, RTM, resin Infusion and filament winding to undergraduate
students.
V Also teach CAM (Flashcut CNC, CNC base and Autocad).
V Improve fabrication techniques by performing structural analysis
(Linear and Nonlinear), using casting molds and different fabrication
materials (carbon fiber, fiber glass, various resins etc).
V Design and fabricate various molds (Epoxy, Wax and Plaster) using
CAD/CAM-ProE.
V Teach basic composite manufacturing and CAM to high school students
during summer.
Projects:
V Composite Elephant leg Bending Actuators (Patentable)
Description: Bending Rubber Muscle Actuators (BRMAs) when actuated at 60
psi produce deflection of 105?-160? and generates torque of 21-23 in lbs.
Responsibilities: Performing FEA for deflection, developing fabrication
processes and fabricating various rubber actuators of unequal geometry,
manufacturing molds, fabricating test fixture, testing BRMAs for torque
and angular deflection.
Skills/Tools: Nei-Nastran, Microsoft Excel, Autocad, SolidWorks, Pro/E,
CAD-CAM, vacuum bagging, CNC Mill, Filament Winder, Various Elastomers,
Carbon Fiber.
PUBLICATION: Technical Conference paper SAMPE 2010 Fall, "Development of
Bending Rubber Muscle Actuators"
V Modified Research projects of Dr L D. Peel: Bionic Arm and Morphing Wing
Responsibilities: Development of RMA's, fabrication of attachment molds,
design and develop composite epoxy arms, project testing.
Skills/Tools: Autocad, SolidWorks, Pro/E, Excel, hand-layup (vacuum
bagging), casting, CAD-CAM, filament Winder, CNC Mill, polyurethane and
silicon resins.
V Assisted & Course Projects:
V Liquid level controlling using PD controller.
V Controlling of Staublii robotic-arm using V+ operating software etc.
V Composite projects- Airplane, Shield, Skateboard, Skim-board, Baseball
bat, Wake board, Texas A&M University Composite coins.etc (please
check website).
V Wardroom table, NASA.
Skills/Tools: Matlab Simulink, V+ operating system, vacuum bagging, hand
layup,
Filament winding and CNC manufacturing.
Trainee Engineer, Sanmati Sintered Metal and Alloys P Ltd, Pune, India
Jun 03- May 04
V Manage and schedule batch and job order productions of press products.
V Followed closely with superiors for development, cost estimation of the
product and with production engineers for scheduling to meet target.
V Study and modify (if required) Design (Pro/E-01), Engineering Drawings
and prepare technical reports for new product according to ANSI standard.
V Vendor follow-up and ensure scheduled dispatches.
Projects:
V Fabrication of radiator frames and bumper for Tata 750 truck,
V Leaf spring panels for Bajaj tempo.
Responsibilities: Developing design, cost estimation, fabrication of
fixture-dies, manufacturing prototypes, testing, scheduling, and
production.
Skills/Tools: 100-500 tons press machines, AutoCAD, Excel (Operations)
stamping, punching, welding etc.
Undergraduate Project, Pneumatic Walking Robot, DMCoE, India
Jan06- May 06
Description:Walking robot driven by only two pneumatic cylinders which are
actuated at 120 psi.
Video and Pictures:
http://sites.google.com/site/kbn007/undergraduateproject
Responsibilities: Design and fabricate Cam/Follower, linkages and frame.
Skills/Tools: Pro/E-01 Autocad 05, Microsoft Excel, Manual Lathe, Mill.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Dec 2009
Texas A-M University, Kingsville TX, GPA 3.5/4.00
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
May 2006
University of Mumbai, India
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
May 2002
MSBTE, India
TECHNICAL Skills
AutoCAD 05-09, Pro/e-wildfire v 2/3, SolidWorks-09, NeiNastran, Flash cut
CNC (CAM), CNC Base, CNC Fanuc controller, Fortran, V+ operating system
Staublii robots, MS Excel, MS Publisher.
Honors & Activities
"Who's Who Among Students" as a student of merit, Texas A-M Kingsville
Nov-08
"Excellent Final Year Project Mech Engg" Datta Meghe CoE, University of
Mumbai May 06
Volunteered Summer camps (Teaching): UBMS-08, Yes-Texas-09, and GEMS-09
Relocation: Willing to relocate anywhere in USA.
References: Available on request.
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