Date of Visit: 15th November 2019
Visited by:

• Mr. Shaik Ismail, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
• Ms. P. Pavani, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
• Mr. Shaik Mohd Amoodi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

1. Visit to R.L. Rao Tools Manufacturing Co.

About the Company:
Established in 1996, R.L. Rao Tools is a prominent player in the field of design, analysis, and manufacturing of machine tools. The company specializes in R&D, mold manufacturing, and is a bulk supplier of high-precision molds for plastic products such as spoons, PET preforms, bottle caps, containers, and baby feeding bottles. It has gained recognition for its excellence in standardized PET preform molds and serves major clients across India and neighboring countries in the food-grade plastic sector.

Highlights of the Visit:
The team was warmly welcomed by Mr. Ajay Rathode, Chief Operating Officer, who expressed a strong willingness to collaborate with academic institutions.

Key Discussion Points:

• Mr. Ajay agreed to consider VJIT’s MOU proposal and assured a response soon.
• He offered support for:
  • Internship opportunities for students
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals
  • Industrial visits for practical exposure
• He emphasized that Mechanical Engineering students would benefit greatly from observing and engaging in core technologies like:
  • Metallurgy
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Heat Transfer
  • Metrology
  • Manufacturing Processes

2. Visit to Airwell Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

About the Company:
Founded in 2011, Airwell Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. delivers end-to-end HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) solutions. The company is an authorized installer and service provider for top brands including Daikin, ETA General, Mitsubishi Electric, Vestar, and Toshiba. Airwell is known for its streamlined approach to HVAC projects—from heat load calculation and design to installation, commissioning, and after-sales service.

Highlights of the Visit:
The visiting faculty were hosted by Mr. Mohammad Abdul Samee, Managing Director of Airwell, who demonstrated a keen interest in forging academic partnerships.

Key Discussion Points:

• Mr. Samee agreed to sign an MOU with VJIT to facilitate mutual cooperation.
• Proposed launching a comprehensive HVAC training program tailored for VJIT Mechanical Engineering students.
• Students completing the training will receive:
  • Certification
  • Placement support within Airwell and partner HVAC organizations
• The training modules can be customized to align with academic calendars and student preferences.
• Airwell committed to submitting a detailed proposal along with scheduling guest lectures by December 2019.

Conclusion

The industrial visits to R.L. Rao Tools and Airwell Engineering Pvt. Ltd. were highly productive, laying a strong foundation for future academic-industry collaboration. Both organizations have shown genuine interest in supporting student development through internships, technical training, guest lectures, and placement assistance. These engagements will enrich the learning experience of Mechanical Engineering students at VJIT and help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices.