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Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical, from University Of Madras, India |
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Diploma In Computer Applications - National Center for Computing Techniques, India. |
K.R.Kumar
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Profile
A Mechanical Engineer with ten years of experience in manufacturing, design and production field. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Strong base in Cad/Cam, Injection Molding, Tool Design and manufacturing.
Objective
An active position in the engineering industry in CAD/CAM, Precision Manufacturing, Application of Plastic Materials in Engineering, Mechanical Design and Analysis, Plastic Injection Molding and Design Optimization.
Academics
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Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical, from University Of Madras, India |
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Diploma In Computer Applications - National Center for Computing Techniques, India. |
Work Experience:
Flextronics Plastics,
Singapore
Programmer
March 2003
to till date
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Designing electrodes to spark mould inserts using Unigraphics R18. |
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Creating NC codes to machine mould inserts and electrodes. |
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Being
a lead programmer I need to make sure that my team of 7 programmers
creates NC programs for 17 CNC machines, which run
20 hours everyday. |
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On
need basis, I have to participate in new project meetings to offer my
views. |
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Resolving
programming issues with machine shop and liaising between project and |
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Participate
in Continuous Improvement projects involving job setups, cutting time,
programming efficiency, and others as required. |
FU YU Manufacturing Ltd,
Singapore
CAD/CAM Programmer
Aug'98 to
March 2003
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Development of 3D models for machining process using UNIGRAPHICS |
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Creating NC programs to machine mould inserts. |
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Design of copper and graphite electrodes to spark mould inserts. |
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Updating 3D-models& CAM files for any product design changes. |
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Documentation of product modifications. |
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Using Veri-Cut to check and optimize the Tool path |
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Transmittal of tooling drawings & NC files to the vendors, & necessary co-ordination with them. |
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Providing necessary technical expertise on mould design for cost effectiveness of mould & reduction of defects in components. |
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Providing information on manufacturing difficulties to the mould designers and offering alternatives to achieve the same objectives. |
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Used to work under pressure to meet tight schedules. |
Index Precision Industries Ltd, Singapore
Tooling Engineer
From June 96 t0 Aug 98
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Responsible for the complete conception, design of jigs, fixtures and automation equipments for major electronic and semi-conductor industries, in particular, for the automated assembly of plastic components with electronic sub-assemblies. |
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Managed day-to-day machine shop activities and organized flow of jobs to every section such that all machines are utilized to its maximum capacity. |
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Developed high speed machining strategies, to maximize feed rates up to 4000 mmpm. |
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Co-coordinated with the customer regarding their tooling requirements |
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Set up DNC links with computers to spoon-feed large 3D programs thereby increasing CNC machining productivity by over 200% on certain molds. |
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Preparing various process set-up sheets for machine shops for complex jobs. |
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Generating CNC codes using Master Cam. |
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Training
and guiding operators in proper job set-up & good machining techniques.
Design Engineer From Dec 93 to June 96
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Conceptualizing, designing and manufacturing special purpose machineries for automobile industries were the main duties. |
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Designed, detailed and supported throughout fabrication in a special purpose machine called reciprocating table guillotine shearing machine for a continuous sheet metal rolling mill. |
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Designed and detailed jigs, fixtures and multi-spindle drill heads for Suzuki Motor co., India for their numerous engine and chassis machining operations |
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Design optimization for existing & repeat tool designs like adding features that are required and removing those not required. |
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Designed and detailed various improvements to vertical broaching machine as part of the company's retrofitting business. |
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I was responsible for the design, drafting and documentation of inspection fixtures for defense companies for components like gun body and trigger sub-assembly. |
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Designed adjustable caliper type inspection gauges for threads, which are used in high volume stud manufacturing companies. |
Heavy Vehicles Factory, Ministry of Defense, India
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Became familiar with fundamentals of manufacturing processes in a large size company which manufactures army tanks to cater the defense needs of the nation. |
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In the beginning I was given opportunity to work in all departments to have a bird's view of the factory. |
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Later I was assigned to Transmission and running gear shops where the hydraulic shock absorbing system and gearbox of the armored vehicles are made. |
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Had hands on experience in the sophisticated big size high precision CNC machineries and heat treatment systems. |
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In my value analysis project, to reduce manufacturing cost, I've put forward an alternate design of a complicated part called torsion bar holder without compromising on the functional aspects of the part. This study has been later referred to National Defense Research Board and with some modifications my study has been implemented after through tests. |
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Become familiar in army tank operations like various mechanisms of the tank, shelling systems, hull & turret construction and tank driving. |
Computer Skills:
Related Information:
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Member of Six Sigma Group from my department. |
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ISO9001 & ISO 14000 steering committee member. |
Technical Association
Memberships
Singapore Association of Automation Engineers.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS:Member of editorial team of "Fu Yu Times" an in house publication, reported about company events in the magazine and has written many articles of general interests
Driving Licence: Class 2b & Class 3