INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA

PROGRESS REPORT ON
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
AT
National Engineering Research and Development Centre of Sri Lanka.
2P/17B, IDB Industrial Estate, Ekala,
Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.

NAME - M.K.N. HARSHAJEEWA

REGISTRATION NO - 18/IT/ME/575
COURSE - NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY
FIELD - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PERIOD - 05 OCTOBER 2021 – 05 APRIL 2022
PREFACE

The industrial training progress report is based on training experiences that I have obtained at National
Engineering Research and Development Centre. 2P/17B, IDB Industrial Estate, Ekala, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.
This report is three-month progress report in my training period. I was able to familiarize with industrial
environment and gained practical experience by applying the principals that learnt at the institute.
These industrial trainings are coordinate by National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) in
association with Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, I would like to convey my sincere and heartfelt gratitude department of mechanical
engineering technology university of Moratuwa for offering me the chance to be a trainee of national
research and development center as a first industrial place.
My special thanks go to Mr. Kamalnath Jinadasa, Training engineer of industrial training division of ITUM.
and I would like to acknowledge with much appreciation to the national apprentice and international
industrial training authority (NAITA) for providing this opportunity and planning for my training period.
Then, I must be grateful to Mr. Kamal L Meedeniya Director of the DPD section at the NERDC, Mr. S.P.
Solangaarachchi Senior Research Engineer and Mr. Shehan Roshmil Technical Officer who guided and
supervised us in to correct path during these six months.
Then I also like to thank all engineers, assistant engineers’ supervisors, Forman and all other workmen at
NERDC who treated me as a friend and share their knowledge, experiences with me and guide me to get
better knowledge.

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Table of Contents

PREFACE..................................................................................................................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 01 - INTRODUCTION OF THE TRAINING ORGANIZATION.........................................................6
1.1. VISION...........................................................................................................................................6
1.2. MISSION........................................................................................................................................6
1.3. OBJECTIVES...................................................................................................................................6
1.4. BRIEF HISTORY OF NERDC.............................................................................................................6
1.5. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE.............................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 02 – SAFETY SYSTEMS..............................................................................................................8
2.1. WHAT IS SAFETY...........................................................................................................................8
2.2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)..................................................................................8
2.2.1. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.................8
2.2.2. PPE USED IN THE ORGANIZATION.....................................................................................................9
2.3. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM............................................................................................................9
2.3.1. THE ROLE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM...........................................................................................9
2.3.2. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.........................................................................................................................9
2.3.3. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.......................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 03 – IDENTIFY MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT...........................................................................11
3.1. PLANT AND SHOP LAYOUT..........................................................................................................11
3.1.1. WHAT IS PLANT LAYOUT..................................................................................................................11
3.1.2. OBJECTIVES OF GOOD PLANT LAYOUT............................................................................................11
3.1.3. IMPORTANT FACTORS.....................................................................................................................11
3.1.4. TYPES OF LAYOUTS..........................................................................................................................11
3.2. MACHINE WORKSHOPE – STUDY MACHINE FEATURES AND APPLICATION................................12
3.2.1. LATHE MACHINE..............................................................................................................................12
3.2.2. MILLING MACHINE..........................................................................................................................14
3.2.3. BORING MACHINE...........................................................................................................................16
3.2.4. SURFACE GRINDER MACHINE..........................................................................................................16
3.2.5. SHAPER MACHINE...........................................................................................................................17
CERTIFICATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….18

REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................19

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Figure 1 - Organization Structure................................................................................................................7
Figure 2 - PPE Used in the organization.......................................................................................................9
Figure 3 - Fire alarm system......................................................................................................................10
Figure 4 - Fire extinguishers......................................................................................................................10
Figure 5 - Lathe machine...........................................................................................................................12
Figure 6 - Three jaw and four jaw chuck....................................................................................................13
Figure 7 - Lathe operations........................................................................................................................14
Figure 8 - milling machine.........................................................................................................................14
Figure 9 - Milling main part.......................................................................................................................15
Figure 10 - Boring machine........................................................................................................................16
Figure 11 - Surface grinder machine..........................................................................................................16
Figure 12 - Shaper machine.......................................................................................................................17

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 CHAPTER 01 - INTRODUCTION OF THE TRAINING ORGANIZATION
1.1. VISION
To be the premier Engineering Research and Development Centre in the country and to be able to make
major contributions to the economic and social development of the people of Sri Lanka.

1.2. MISSION
To engage in research and development activities that would have a direct bearing on the industrial
development of Sri Lanka and on the improvement of the living standards of the people, and thereby develop
technologies that would help in the sustainable utilization of her human and material resources towards the economic
development of the country.

1.3. OBJECTIVES

 To promote direct and indirect mechanism of technology transfer and offer counsel to appropriate
government and private institutions in Sri Lanka, when required to do so.
 To promote the optimal exploitation of the country’s human and material resources, particularly labor and
raw material resources by promoting the growth of suitable technology.
 To design, manufacture and test prototype machinery, pilot plants as demanded by industrial, commercial
and other end users in an economical manner.
 To keep pace with global trends in engineering knowledge relating to research, design & development
through cooperation with international & national programmers and agencies.
 To offer engineering consultancy services to public and private sector enterprise.
 To undertake research and promote indigenous technology.
 To broaden the base of the country’s engineering and industrial design and research capabilities.
 To promote grassroots innovations and bring them into the mainstream of National Innovation system.
 To make provision for purpose connected with engineering, research and development related to matters
aforesaid.
 To develop a critical mass of highly talented human resource base to achieve the above objectives.

1.4. BRIEF HISTORY OF NERDC

In 1974 Eng. DLO Mandis, a planning ministry representative of the Industrial Development Board was
request by Mr. Hector Abeywardena to plan out an Institution to bridge the gap between an Industrial extension
service organization as IDB and scientific research institute as the CISIR. Eng. DLO Mandis wrote the cabinet paper,
which was agreed by the Hon. Minister of Industries and scientific affairs T.B. Subasinghe. Thus, the NERDC was in
acted by an act of parliament under Special gazette Notification (No 124/6) was published under the Industrial
Corporation Act No. 49 of 1957, on 14 August 1974. NERDC became operational during the latter part of 1974, with
as its first chairman.
The Centre was located from a small section of the Industrial Development Board complex at Katubadda
Moratuwa, with the intake of support staff as engineers and clerical grades, subsequently the office was located at a
more space building at Gall roar. Colombo-03. In September 1978 office was shifted to present location of IDB
Industrial Estate Ekala Ja-Ela.

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During last 33 years following facilities added for increase research activities and industrial services
1986 - Setup Energy Management Centre with UNDP assistance
1998 - Established Technology Park
2002 - Established Centre of Manufacturing Excellence with ADB assistance
2003 - Materials Lab & Hostel for trainees established with ADB assistance
2004 - Solar PV & Lamp testing labs receive international accreditation
2006 - Setting up an Engineering Museum commenced
2005 - LAN in operation with dedicated lease line
2007 - Setting up a Mechatronic Lab & environmental laboratory

1.5. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Figure 1 - Organization Structure

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 CHAPTER 02 – SAFETY SYSTEMS

2.1. WHAT IS SAFETY

It is the condition of being protected from danger, risk or injury. Man is the most important part of any organization
which is essentially required safety. There are some safety precautions in our organization. They are,
▪ Smoking is prohibited.
▪ Mobile phone using in the premises is prohibited.
▪ Wearing a mask is compulsory.
▪ All tools must be maintained in good condition.
▪ Using personal safety equipment is compulsory.
▪ Unsuited wearing is prohibited.

2.2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to
hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with
chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment
may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls,
vests and full body suits.

2.2.1. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All personal protective equipment should be safely designed and constructed and should be maintained in a clean
and reliable fashion. It should fit comfortably, encouraging worker use. If the personal protective equipment does not
fit properly, it can make the difference between being safely covered or dangerously exposed. When engineering,
work practice, and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must
provide personal protective equipment to their workers and ensure its proper use. Employers are also required to
train each worker required to use personal protective equipment to know:

 When it is necessary
 What kind is necessary
 How to properly put it on, adjust, wear and take it off
 The limitations of the equipment
 Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the equipment

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2.2.2. PPE USED IN THE ORGANIZATION

Figure 2 - PPE Used in the organization

2.3. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Fire is an ever-present and life-threatening calamity. Even small fires, given the right circumstances, can
escalate to towering infernos and catastrophic damages. Still, many business owners assume it is a threat that will
never come knocking on their door. The fact is that fires can occur at anytime, anywhere, and for any number of
reasons. That is why it is crucial to have a reliable fire protection system. It is the best way to ensure that your
business is prepared to protect lives and your property if a fire occurs.

2.3.1. THE ROLE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Commercial fire safety systems consist of numerous elements that provide comprehensive layers of protection. Each
component has a different function and works flawlessly overall as a combined larger system to achieve the desired
protection. The aim of a fire protection system is to protect a building’s occupants and minimize the damage
associated with fire.

2.3.2. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Installing a fire alarm is one of the most prudent measures you need to take to minimize your fire risk. A
combination of smoke and heat detectors, sirens and bells, and strobe lights detect fires and alert occupants, giving
them ample time to evacuate in an orderly fashion. It is important to select the right type of fire alarm(s) for the types
of threats a business may face based on machinery, product inventory types, facility usage, etc.

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 Figure 3 - Fire alarm system

2.3.3. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

In conjunction with the above-mentioned fire suppression systems, businesses need the appropriate fire
extinguishers on hand and ready to go. In many cases they are the first line of defense and often contain or
extinguish a fire, preventing major damage. Business owners sometimes view fire extinguishers as red cans simply
hanging on the wall for the sake of compliance. But these red cans serve a very useful purpose.

Figure 4 - Fire extinguishers

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CHAPTER 03 – IDENTIFY MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT

3.1. PLANT AND SHOP LAYOUT

3.1.1. WHAT IS PLANT LAYOUT

Plant layout is the overall arrangement of the production process, storeroom, stockroom, tool-room, material
handling equipment, aisles, racks and sub-stores, employee services, and all other accessories required for
facilitation of the production in the factory. It encompasses production and service facilities and provides for the most
effective utilization of the men, materials, and machine’ constituting the process, it is a master blueprint for
coordinating all operations performed inside the factory.

3.1.2. OBJECTIVES OF GOOD PLANT LAYOUT

A good plant layout strives to attain the following objectives:

 Minimization of material handling.

 Elimination of bottlenecks through the balancing of plant capacities.
 High material turnover through a shorter operating cycle.
 Effective utilization of installed capacity so that the returns on the investments may be maximized.
 Effective utilization of cubic space in the factory area.
 Effective utilization of manpower resources through the elimination of idle time.
 Elimination, improvement or confinement of objectionable operations e.g., operations with bad odor,
vibrating operations etc.
 Elimination of physical efforts required by operative workers.
 Avoidance of industrial accidents.
 Better working conditions for the employees like lighting, ventilation, control of noise and vibrations etc.
 Decency and orderliness inside the plant area.
 Better customer services through cheaper and better product supplies according to the delivery promises.

3.1.3. IMPORTANT FACTORS

While planning for installation of plant include

 Availability of space
 Power
 Water
 Raw material
 Good climatic condition
 Good communication ancillaries
 Low local taxes and similar other economic considerations

3.1.4. TYPES OF LAYOUTS

The popular types of plant layout are:
1. Process layout
2. Product layout
3. Combined layout
4. Project layout
5. Group Layout

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3.2. MACHINE WORKSHOPE – STUDY MACHINE FEATURES AND APPLICATION

3.2.1. LATHE MACHINE

A Lathe Machine Is a Machine Tool That Is Used to Remove Metals from A Workpiece to Give a Desired Shape and
Size.
Lathe machine tools may be classified as

 Center lathe machine

 Turret lathe machine
 Capstan lathe machine
 Auto lathe machine
 Computer Numerical Controlling machine

Main Parts

Figure 5 - Lathe machine

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Lathe Capacity

 Distance Between Centre (Chuck and tailstock)

 Chuck Size
 Swing Over Bed (Max diameter of Job that can be held in chuck and rotated)
 Swing Over Carriage
 Type Of Headstock (geared or belted drive)
 Spindle Size and Bore.

Work Holding Devices

• Three Jaw Chuck Jaws (Dependent)
• Four Jaw Chuck Jaws (Independent)
• Face Plate
• Between Center with Lath Carrier

Figure 6 - Three jaw and four jaw chuck

Lathe operations

 Make Round Or Partially Round Parts.

 Cut male and female threads.
 Cut off material.
 Bore and drill holes.
 Knurl a knob.
 Polish a surface of a round part.
 Taper a shaft.
 Face or dress rough stock

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 Figure 7 - Lathe operations

3.2.2. MILLING MACHINE

 Milling is the process of machining flat, curved, or irregular surfaces by feeding the workpiece against a
rotating cutter containing several cutting edges.
 It consists of a motor driven spindle, which mounts and revolves the milling cutter, and a reciprocating
adjustable worktable, which mounts and feeds the workpiece.

Types

 Vertical milling
 Horizontal milling
 Universal milling machine

Figure 8 - milling machine

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Main Parts

Figure 9 - Milling main part

 There are also classified as knee-type, ram-type, manufacturing or bed type, and planer-type.
 Most milling machines have self-contained electric drive motors coolant systems, variable spindle speeds,
and power-operated table feeds.

Milling operations

 Face milling
 End milling
 Side milling
 Slot milling
 Form milling
 Gear cutting
 Helical milling
 Thread milling

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3.2.3. BORING MACHINE
Boring is the process of enlarging a hole that has already been drilled.

Figure 10 - Boring machine

3.2.4. SURFACE GRINDER MACHINE

 It is a finishing process that uses a rotating abrasive belt to smooth the flat surface of metallic or nonmetallic
materials Removing the oxide layer and impurities on work piece surfaces.
 This will also attain a desired surface for a functional purpose.

Figure 11 - Surface grinder machine

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3.2.5. SHAPER MACHINE
A shaper is a type of machine tool that uses linear relative motion between the workpiece and a single point cutting
tool to machine a linear toolpath.
Uses

 Keyways in the boss of a pulley or gear

 Internal splines and gear teeth.
 Smoothing of a rough surface

Figure 12 - Shaper machine

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CERTIFICATION

NAME : M.K.N.HARSHAJEEWA

REGISTRATION NO : 18/IT/ME/575
COURSE : NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY
FIELD : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING PERIOD : 06th of OCTOBER 2021 - 06th of APRIL 2022
ESTABLISHMENT : NATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT CENTER

This is to certify that this report is prepared by myself under the training conducted at above organization.

…………………….. ………………………………….
Date Signature of the trainee

This is to certify that this report is prepared by above trainee under my regular supervision.

………………………… …………………………………
Date Signature of employer with stamp

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REFERENCES

https://nerdc.lk/

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