Sandeep Thakare

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Cell: +91-9130084180/7887584180 Email: sandeepthakare@bharatforge.com Professional Experience: Company Name: Bharat Forge Limited, Kalyani Centre for Technology & Innovation, Mundhwa. Pune. Duration: February 2006 � Till Present Designation: Deputy Manager A strong mechanical and metallurgical research background �  Expertise in areas of Design /Materials (Ti6Al4V, Inconel 718,Tool steel, Medium carbon steel) in the field of welding for the application in Automobile, Aerospace, Oil & Gas components.  Significant experience in Electron and laser beam welding and surface processing along with mechanical testing, fatigue testing & metallurgical characterization of parts.  Proficient in Applied research and Project Management with characterization techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Optical Microscopy, and Sample Polishing.  Experience in material selection and Knowledge of International Materials (ASME, ASTM, AMS & ASM standards) and Process specifications.  Hand on experience in NDT technique like MPI, UT,RT and VT.  Experience in 3D scanning (surface model) and converting it into solid model.  Preparation of technical reports and manuscript for journal publications.  Good communication & interpersonal skills, multi-tasking with the ability to interact with customers, vendors and team members proactively. Academic Credentials:  Master�s (M.Tech) in Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling Science from IIT Bombay, Mumbai, 2015. (CPI � 8.5/10)  Bachelor�s in Mechanical Engineering � Amravati University, Amravati. 2002. Secured � 67.33%.  HSC from Maharashtra State Board 1998. Secured � 67%. Career Achievements:  Patent filed � STEERING KNUCKLE AND ITS MANUFACTURING by application of electron beam welding (IPO application No. 201621027563)  Patent filed � AXLE SHAFT AND ITS MANUFACTURING by application of electron beam welding (IPO application No. 201621027561)  Advanced Welding Technology Training at IIT Bombay, India. Honors:  Presented technical paper titled ��Effect of Electron Beam Welding on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy�, International Federation of Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering 2016 Proceedings of the 23rd IFHTSE Congress, Savannah, Georgia. Personal Information:  Date of Birth : 03rd OCT 1979  Address : Pune. India.  Languages known : English, Hindi & Marathi  Nationality : Indian  Marital Status : Married