Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection. BIS is organizing series of discussion-programmes titled “Manak Manthan” for the benefit of industry which is scheduled on every month, and is envisaged to launch new standards and share important revisions / amendments and wide circulation drafts to local manufacturers, Industrial and Trade Bodies, Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, PSU’s or organizations who use such products, Government departments, Regulatory bodies, Laboratories, Civil society groups and Academia.

 

In this regard, Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office organized the BIS - Manak Manthan Programme on "Cast Aluminium and its alloys Ingots and castings for general engineering purpose (IS 617:1994)” at Hotel Greenpark, Chennai Today, 27 Dec 2023.

 

Shri USP Yadav,Sc-F & Deputy Director General(Southern Region) during his key note address informed the participants that Cast aluminium ingots and castings are vital elements in the non-ferrous metal industry, playing distinctive roles in the production of aluminium-based products. Cast aluminium ingots are solid blocks formed through the smelting of bauxite ore or recycled scrap aluminium, followed by casting into molds. He also added that these ingots serve as foundational materials for the creation of aluminium alloys, offering a versatile and customizable range of properties. On the other hand, cast aluminium castings involve the intricate process of melting aluminium and shaping it into detailed forms through molds. Further he said, this casting method enables the production of a wide array of components with complex geometries, finding applications in industries such as automotive and aerospace. The casting process ensures the precise chemical specifications required for the finished products, contributing to the consistency and reliability of aluminium alloy materials

 

Smt.G.Bhavani, Scientist-E / Director & Head (Chennai Branch Office) while explaining the Programme Objectives mentioned aluminium and various alloying elements, offer a spectrum of desirable properties crucial for diverse industrial applications. Together, cast aluminium ingots and castings contribute significantly to modern manufacturing, providing the foundation for the production of diverse and high-performance aluminium-based products across various sectors. She also added  the Indian Standard IS 617:1994 covers the requirements of cast aluminium and its alloys in the form of ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. The Central government has through a Quality Control Order made it mandatory for Aluminium Alloy Ingots and Casting manufacturers to comply to the requirements of the Indian Standard, by getting a BIS Certification licence for the product, before 01 June 2024. In this context the manak manthan programme is being organized by this office to raise awareness on the requirements of the standard.

 

Shri Sreejith Mohan, Scientist-D & Shri Jeevanandam, Scientist-D handled the technical sessions.

 

Around 68 Stakeholders on the subject matter attended the Programme.

    

 

    

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