The Mechanical Engineering Laboratory at Kingston Polytechnic College serves as the backbone of practical training for diploma students, offering a comprehensive and hands-on learning environment. Our labs are equipped with industry-standard machinery, tools, and testing equipment, ensuring students gain real-world technical exposure aligned with current engineering practices.
Key Features of the Mechanical Engineering Lab:
Multiple Specialized Laboratories
The Mechanical Engineering department houses a variety of labs, each catering to different areas of mechanical studies:
- Engineering Mechanics Lab
- Thermal Engineering Lab
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines Lab
- Machine Shop & Workshop Practice Lab
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab
- Automobile Engineering Lab
- CAD/CAM Lab
State-of-the-Art Equipment & Tools
Our labs are equipped with:
- Lathe machines, drilling machines, shapers, milling machines
- Universal Testing Machines (UTM), impact testing setups, torsion testing rigs
- I.C. engines (cut-section and operational), boilers, and calorimeters
- Pumps, turbines, and flow measurement apparatus
- Refrigeration and air conditioning systems for performance analysis
- Computer-aided design software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ANSYS