Jalandhar April 25 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Planning Forum of the PG Department of Economics, Hans Raj Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalandhar, organized an insightful industrial visit to the Central Institute of Hand Tools (CIHT), functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The visit was held under the dynamic leadership of Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla and the guidance of Head of the Department, Dr. Shallu Batra. Faculty members Mrs. Jyotika Minhas and Miss Shruti Talwar accompanied the students and ensured a well-organized and academically enriching experience.
The visit was coordinated by Planning Forum members Dhra Mahajan, Neetika, and Jaya, whose dedicated efforts ensured its smooth execution. The students gained valuable exposure to modern industrial technologies and manufacturing processes. The robotics and mechatronics laboratory offered a live demonstration of hydraulic circuits and automated systems, including advanced robotic setups capable of object detection and pick-and-drop operations, highlighting the growing role of automation in industry. The CAD and computer laboratories introduced students to advanced design software used in industrial operations.
Students also observed key manufacturing processes such as die and plastic casting, heat treatment techniques for enhancing tool durability, and shot blasting for surface finishing. They witnessed demonstrations of surface grinding machines, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), laser cutting, metal sheet inspection, Computer Numerical Control systems, including CNC lathe machines and Vertical Machining Centers (VMC), both essential for high-precision and automated manufacturing.
The educational trip also included a visit to the Jang-e-Azadi Memorial, adding a meaningful historical dimension to the experience. The visit proved to be highly informative, successfully bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, and equipping students with deeper insights into contemporary industrial practices and technological advancements.