| Central Institute of Tool Design | |
|---|---|
| Motto | The Institute for Enhancement of Technology |
| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Autonomous Institute |
| Chancellor | Shri Shujayat Khan |
| Students | 556 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban, 10 acres (0.04 km²) |
| Acronym | CITD |
| Affiliations | Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Osmania University |
| Website | Central Institute of Tool Design |
Central Institute of Tool Design or CITD (Hindi: केन्द्रीय उपकरण अभिकल्पन संस्थान) is a premier institute in Asia providing specialized programs in Tool Engineering. CITD's main campus is located in Hyderabad, India with a branch campus in Vijayawada and an extension centre in Chennai.[1][2][3]
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The Institute was established in the year 1968 by the Government of India with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and International Labour Organization (ILO) as an executing Agency.[4]
The objective of the Institute is to meet the requirements of the Industries in the field of Tool Design and Manufacture and to train the technical personnel in these fields. The Institute has strong links with industries to impart practical knowledge by way of undertaking tooling assignments.
The Institute has a well equipped Tool Room with sophisticated CNC machines like CNC EDM (Charmilles Roboform 54), CNC Wirecut EDM (AGIE Cut Classic-III & Electronics), 4-Axis & 5-Axis High-Speed Machining Centres, Kellenberger CNC Cylindrical Grinding Machine and 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine with Scanning and Digitization facilities. The Institute is equipped with latest versions of EMCO Table Top CNC Turning and Milling machines with dosed loop systems to impart training in CNC Programming. The Calibration laboratory is set up in CITD with Universal Horizontal metroscope ULM OPAL 600 Carl Zeiss Technology, Germany and Slip Gauge Measuring Unit 826 with Millitron 1240, Mahr, Germany, to Calibrate Limit Gauges, Micrometers, Dial Indicators, etc. The Automation Centre is equipped with various simulator training kits like Advanced Pneumatics Trainer, Advanced Electro Pneumatics Trainer with PID Controls, Advanced Hydraulics Trainer, Advanced Electro Hydraulics Trainer, Closed loop Hydraulics Trainer with PID Controls, PLC Trainer, Sensors Technology Trainer, Modular Production System with Testing, Processing, Handling and Sorting Stations, Cut Section models of various Elements, Transparent working models of Hydraulics element etc.
The CAD/CAM Centre is equipped with latest hardware like Compaq workstations. IBM, DELL Systems, Pentium IV Systems and software like AutoCAD, MDT Ideas NX11, Pro-E wildfire, Catia V5, UG, Ansys, Nastran, Hypermesh, MasterCam, DelCam, SolidWork, Solid edge etc. The Institute has a special Library with collection of technical books in Tool Engineering field and subscribes to various International Journals like CIRP Annals, American Machinist, Journal of Engineering Materials & Technology (ASME), Precision Engineering (JAPAN) and Precision Tool Maker etc., The Documentation Centre collects and organizes information and data useful for the technological advancement in Tool Engineering. For the dissemination of information, the centre publishes a computerised current awareness abstracting bulletin and provides technical enquiry service. The Institute also extends its services to the developing countries by imparting knowledge and necessary skills to their personnel in the field of Tool Design, CAD/CAM and Low Cost Automation Techniques.[5]
CITD conducts several regular and part-time training programmes in the field of Tool Design & Manufacture, Low Cost Automation, Mechatronics and Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacture for the benefit of National & International participants. It also conducts Short-term courses, Special Purpose Clinics in Tool Engineering, Seminars, Tailor-made programmes, in various disciplines for the benefit of working personnel.
Apart from training, CITD has been making significant contribution in meeting the needs of industries in design and manufacturing of quality tools. CITD provides full-fledged consultancy and servicing facility to large , medium and small scale industries in the country. This includes assistance in design and development of tools for various purposes and it also recommends measures to standardise tools and tooling elements, components of jigs & fixtures, Dies and Moulds and other tools. CITD is a member on various technical committees of Bureau of Indian Standards.[6]
1. M.E. (Mechanical – CAD/CAM) of two years duration, recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
2. M.E. (Tool Design) of two years duration, recognized by AICTE.
3. Post Graduate Course in Tool, Die & Mould Design of 1.5 years duration (Recognised by the Govt. of India as an advanced Post Graduate qualification for recruitment to superior posts).
4. Post Diploma in Tool Design of one year duration, recognized by AICTE.
5. Diploma in Tool, Die & Mould Making (DTDM) of four years duration, Approved by AICTE, and Recognized by State Board of Technical Education, AP.
6.M-tech (mechatronics) of two years of duration, recognized by AICTE and very prestigious and practical course with real time industrial applications.
The students who had gone out of the portals of the Institute are playing key role as Tool Engineers in various establishments in the country and abroad.[7][8]
CITD is centrally located in Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh state in India. The twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad are easily accessible by air/road/rail from all parts of the country. The climate is normal and pleasant almost throughout the year. This is a cosmopolitan city. Good hotels and restaurants cater to the food requirements of different people coming from various countries.