Thin films deposition by CVD/PVD.
Diamond growth of microwave (MW) plasma CVD.
Sputter growth of thin films for suitable wetting application.
Materials characterization by Raman, Nano-indentation, AFM and FESEM.
Uniaxial tensile and compression properties evaluation of metals, alloys, ceramics and composites at low, ambient and high temperatures.
Low and high cycle fatigue testing of metals and alloys.
Miniature specimen testing of materials to evaluate the bulk properties.
Acoustic emission testing for materials characterization, leak testing and proof testing of pressure vessels.
Microstructural characterization of different phases using optical microscope and image analysis software.
Indentation creep behavior of metals and alloys at high temperature under vacuum.
Friction and wear properties evaluation of metals ,alloys, ceramics and composites.
Ultrasonic inspection for internal flaw detection in metals and alloys.
Fluorescent and non-fluorescent magnetic particle inspection for surface /near surface flaw detection in metals and alloys.
Macro and micro hardness measurement on the samples of metals and alloys.
In-situ hardness measurement on components using Leeb hardness tester.
Dye penetrant inspection of components for surface flaw detection.
Failure analysis of engineering components.
Residual life assessment of components/ materials operating at high temperature using Microstructural analysis , oxide scale thickness and other non-destructive methods.
Development of plasma spray cermet coatings using industrial waste viz. low grade minerals , red mud and copper slag.
Tribological behavior of polymer matrix composites.
Erosive wear analysis of coatings and hard surfaces including metals and alloys.
Micro scratch testing of thin films and plasma sprayed coatings for evaluation of their adhesive strength.
Contact angle measurement using sessile drop method.
Powder metallurgy processing of light metal alloys & composites, refractory metals & porous materials.
Microwave sintering of materials
Microstructural characterization & mechanical property evaluation of ferrous & non-ferrous materials processed through powder metallurgy.