Advanced Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
About
The Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AMP) laboratory provides the state of the art facilities for realizing next-generation products and educating the next generation of engineers. This lab provides a multipurpose and interdisciplinary environment for both training and research related machining. The focus of the lab is on the development of efficient non-traditional processes as well as system-level manufacturing solutions.
Additionally this lab works on product development. We believe in working closely with the industry to advance the manufacturing field. We innovate and work to bridge the gaps in advanced manufacturing research. We support the fast-track commercialization of next-generation technologies and processes. We also have state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to the R&D needs of manufacturers and other facilities that have the flexibility to adapt to those needs.
The current research activities include manufacturing process and simulation, manufacturability analysis, and processing of composite materials. AMP is equipped with multiple CNC based non-traditional and hybrid machining tools. Further, this lab contains a range of sensors and microcontrollers for measuring, monitoring and control different manufacturing processes.
Professor-In-charge
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Prof. Pradeep Kumar
Professor
pradeep.kumar@me.iitr.ac.in
West Block:Room No:102, MIED
01332-28560
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Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Professor
akshaydvivedi@me.iitr.ac.in
West Block:Room No:210, MIED
01332-28542
Facilities
In-House Developed Facilities
Students
Alumni
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NC Spark Erosion Facility
Specifications: Sparkonix NC Controlled EDM Capabilities: Drilling and milling of difficult to machine conductive materials
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CNC EDM Facility
Specifications: Excetek Make CNC EDM, Capabilities: Advanced drilling and milling of difficult to machine conductive materials
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Ultrasonic Machine
Specifications: 500W, Sonic Mill, USA Capabilities: Can machine hard and brittle materials
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Die Sinking EDM
Specifications: Electronica (EMS 5030) die sinking Near-Dry Electric Discharge Machine, Capabilities: Machining (in die sinking mode) of high strength electrically conductive materials
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WEAR AND FRICTION TESTING FACILITY
Specifications Industrial Engineering Instruments Wear And Friction Tester, Capabilities Disk Rotation Range: 100-1500 RPM Maximum Normal Load: 20 Kg
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WIRE CUT EDM
Specifications: Electronica Wire cut Electric Discharge Machine, Capabilities: Cutting of high strength electrically conductive materials
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PRECISION WEIGHING FACILITY
Specifications: Shimadzu Weighing Machine, Capabilities: Weight measuring accuracy of 0.1 mg
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Voltage Signal Monitoring Facility With 4 Channel Facility
Specifications: Agmatel 4 Channel Oscilloscope Make: Keysight; Model: Infiniti Vision DSO-X-3034T Interface: USB, Touch Screen, Capabilities: Frequency: 350 MHz Sampling rate: 5 GSa/s Number of Channels: 4
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HIGH SPEED VIDEO CAMERA
Specifications: Make: Phantom; Model: Miro eX4 Resolution (pixels) 800 x 600 Continuously Adjustable Resolution (CAR) 32 x 8, Capabilities: Frames-per-second (fps) at full resolution 10-1,265 Max. frame rate 111,100 @32x16 resolution
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SURFACE ROUGHNESS MEASURING FACILITY
Specifications: Mitutoyo Surf test SJ 400. Portable Surface Roughness Tester Cut-off length: 0.08, 0.25, 0.8, 2.5, 8mm Capabilities: Recording magnification Vertical magnification 10 to 100K, Auto Horizontal magnification 1 to 1K, Auto
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ULTRASONIC CLEANER
Specifications: Citizen, YJ5120-1 Capacity: 5 Ltr Frequency : 40 KHz Temperature range: 0-80 0C Ultrasonic Power: 120W, Capabilities: Clean materials with high precision
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PERISTALTIC PUMP
Specifications: Make: Ravel Hiteks Flow rate: 0.1 -1499.9 ml/ min Set volume: 0 - 999.9 ml, Interval time: 0 - 99.9 sec Accuracy: ±1%, Capabilities: Circulation of electrolyte and dielectrics in EDM and ECM processes
1) Development of adaptive feedback-controlled electric hydro dissection device

A hydro dissection device with feedback control facility was developed, which can be used for cleft lip and palate surgery. This innovative device provides smooth and controlled injection. Also, the device has special feature of monitoring and recording live data during the surgical procedure.
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Team Members:
• Mr. Rajendra Kumar Arya
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi

Nominated as best amongst all the innovations from the IIT Roorkee for the year 2019.

Nominated for the 100 best innovations by the Indian Innovators Association Award.

The Adaptive Feedback Controlled Electric Hydro-Dissection Device was Showcase Exhibit at the “World Conference on Access to Medical Products”, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI and WHO.


2) Development of Ultrasonic Micromachining Facility

Using this facility features less than 200 microns were successfully developed. This developed machining process can be used for drilling of micro holes; machining of micro channels, micro arrays and micro moulds on hard and brittle materials.
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(a) Micro-USM facility for machining 3-D micro-moulds
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(b) generator (c) Acoustic based system
Team Members:

• Dr. Manjot Singh Cheema
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
• Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma


3) Near-Dry Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Facility

The conventional liquid dielectric was replaced by two-phase dielectric (gaseous and liquid phase). The advantage being no harmful fumes are liberated while machining. This results in process being economical and eco-friendly. The developed process provided material removal rate and surface quality in comparison with conventional EDM higher by nearly five times and three times, respectively.
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Team Members:

• Dr. Krishnakant Dhakar
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


4) Development of Rotary Tool Near-Dry Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Facility

The capabilities of Near-Dry Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) process were improved manifold by providing tool rotation during multi-phase flow of dielectric medium. The developed process provided material removal rate and surface quality in comparison with conventional EDM higher by nearly ten times and five times, respectively.
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Team Members:

• Dr. Vineet Yadav
• Prof. Pradeep Kumar


5) Development of Grinding assisted rotary disc electrochemical discharge machining (GA-RDECDM) facility

The developed grinding assisted rotary disk electrochemical discharge machining (GA-RDECDM) process integrates the concept of triplex hybridization. In GA-RDECDM, an abrasive coated rotary disk was used as a tool electrode. The abrasive coated disk provides micro gaps between the tool electrode and work material surface and thereby it results in thin and stable gas film formation. The breakdown of thin and stable gas films produce high frequency, low intensity discharges and consequently improves the machining performance. The additional abrasion that is imparted by rotating disk ensures the continuation of ECDM process. The major contribution of this research work is the development of a novel method for the fabrication of the slits on MMCs, slots and cutting of ceramic materials.
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Team Members:

• Dr. Tarlochan Singh
• Mr. Rajendra Kumar Arya
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


6) Development of Pressurized feeding system for ECDM process

The development of pressurized feeding system was motivated to control the working gap during ECDM process. In pressurized feeding system, the exerted pressure over the tool electrode maintains constant working gap (almost zero) between tool tip and work material. There is also a provision in the developed system to hold the work material, and to provide an appropriate feeding motion to maintain constant working gap during
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Team Members:

• Dr. Tarlochan Singh
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


7) Development of Multi-Phase Flow ECDM Facility

Multi-Phase Flow ECDM facility was developed for drill of high aspect ratio holes on glass and ceramics. This facility extends the discharge regime to hydrodynamic regime.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Rajendra Kumar Arya
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


8) Development of Adaptive Cutting Force Control System for Process Stability of Micro-USM Process

A closed loop adaptive cutting force control system (modular system) was developed to provided excellent control over machining gap in USM process. This system keeps the process in control at all times throughout the machining and ensures improved results with higher efficiency with high quality of machined features. The developed system is flexible and it can also be used for other non-traditional machining processes both in macro and micro domain.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Karan Bagla
• Mr. Rishabh Gupta
• Mr. Antriksh Mathur
• Mr. Kuldeep Singh
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


9) Development of Ultrasonic assisted ECDM Facility

Ultrasonic assisted ECDM Facility was developed with objective of enhancing the efficiency of ECDM. This facility in comparisons with conventional ECDM is able to achieve higher depth of machining with low values of hole cut and thermal damage.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Ranjeet Singh Rathore
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


10) Development of pressurized tool feeding system for ECDM process

A pressurized tool feeding system was developed for ECDM process. This system provides constant working gap during machining with balancing the feed force at a single location. The developed system can simultaneously machine multiple holes and complicated geometries on a single work material.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Rajendra Kumar Arya
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


11) Development of Rotary Tool micro-USM process

Rotary tool micro USM Process is a process variant of conventional micro USM process where in the tool has simultaneous vibration and rotation. The integration of rotary motion of tool in USM process facilitates the evacuation of debris from the machining zone and thereby enhances the performance of micro USM. By providing rotary motion to the tool improved the machining rate of USM by approximately 150% and 140% during machining of micro holes and micro-channels respectively.
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Team Members:

• Dr. Sandeep Kumar
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


12) Development of ultrasonic-assisted electrochemical discharge trepanning (UA-ECDT) Facility

The developed facility of ultrasonic assisted electrochemical discharge trepanning (UA-ECDT) process integrates the concept of triplex hybridization. Where a tool electrode was made offset from the spindle axis as per the desired diameter of the hole to be machined, and an orbital motion along with the ultrasonic vibrations was provided to the tool electrode. The integration of ultrasonic vibrations in the ECDT process facilitates the evacuation of the sludge/debris from the machining zone. Also, it generates a thin and stable gas film over the tool electrode. The use of the UA-ECDT process improves the energy channelization index (ECI) and exhibits 10 times more ECI than the ECDT process.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Kapil Pawaria
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


13) Development of Ultrasonic Turning

Ultrasonic energy was effectively utilized for turning of hard-and-brittle materials. This resulted in the development of a new machining process. This process is now being used for machining threads on hard-and-brittle materials.
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Team Members:

• Dr. Manjot Singh Cheema
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
• Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma


14) Development of Electromagnetic Stir Casting Facility

Electromagnetic stir casting facility was developed to add the particulate reinforcement in to the matrix melt. The objective was to overcome the problems of particle agglomeration and porosity during stir casting.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Saurab Gupta
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


15) Development of Rotary Electric Discharge Machining facility

Rotary tool electric discharge machining (REDM) is a process variant of EDM in which the tool electrode is rotated with simultaneous electrical discharges. The centrifugal force near discharge area in REDM provides effective flushing of inter electrode gap. Consequently, material removal rate and surface finish improves.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Sudeep Biswas
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


16) Development of Shaped Tube Electrolytic Machining Facility

A facility to drill high aspect ratio holes on difficult to machine materials was developed. An adaptive feed control system was also developed to control inter electrode gap as desired, to work in macro to micromachining domain.
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Team Members:

• Mr. Anuj Vats
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
• Prof. Pradeep Kumar


17) Development of setup for stir casting facility

Manufacturing of Near-Net Shape MMC through development of stir casting retaining its cost effectiveness and still producing acceptable results. A novel setup was developed in-house for fabrication of Near-Net-Shape MMC using stir-squeeze-Quench casting route.
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Team Members:

• 1. Dr. Sarbjeet
• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
• Prof. Inderdeep Singh


18) Development of Powder Electric Discharge Machining (PEDM) facility

Powder Electric Discharge Machining is a process variant of EDM. The powders (conductive/non-conductive) are mixed with dielectric fluid of EDM. The mixing of powders changes the conductivity of the dielectric further and improves spark discharge. This improves material removal rate and produces mirror finish surfaces in hard-to-machine materials.
Team Members:

• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi


19) Modular accessory for mobility enhancement of manual wheel chair

A high quality, modular and compact attachment was developed to provide effortless motion to the manually operated wheelchair. The cost of the developed attachment is only 2.75% of existing products (784% reduction in cost). The attachment is compact, flexible and can be attached to any wheelchair with minor modifications. It is easy to install, lightweight and easy to use.
Team Members:

• Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
• Mr. Vaibhav Agarwal
• Mr. Aditya Pesin
Ongoing Research Projects
Completed Research Projects
1) Development of Ultrasonic Assisted Tandem Electrochemical and Electro discharge Micromachining Process
Sponsor: SERB, DST
Project Outlay: 59.95 lakhs
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
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Recently, with an increase in the demand for precise miniaturized parts, micromachining technologies have received much attention. Thus, the manufacturing processes capable of dealing with atomic and molecular dimensions are becoming increasingly significant. Micro-EDM and micro-ECM processes are being increasingly used for machining of micro-features on difficult-to-machine materials. However, the thermal damages associated with the micro-EDM and the stray cutting associated with the micro-ECM are limitations of these processes. One way to overcome these limitations is the integration of µ-EDM and µ-ECM in such a way that the advantages of both processes can be exploited.

Therefore, this research aims to harness the advantages of both the processes by integrating the micro-EDM and micro-ECM processes on the same machining facility. The mechanism of material removal of the proposed process will be established based upon the results obtained from comprehensively designed experimentation. The notable characteristic of the UA-TECEDM process will be its ability to machine micro-features on difficult-to-machine material having high corrosion resistance with enhanced surface integrity at a faster rate.
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1) Near Net Shape Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites using Stir Casting
Sponsor: Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD)
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
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Process development for the production of near net shape MMC with prerequisites of minimal porosity and homogeneous distribution and concurrence with economic viability is an area for research. The prime objective of the proposed research work was to manufacture near net shape castings of metal matrix composite through the development of the stir casting process retaining its cost-effectiveness and still producing acceptable results.

The produced MMC were characterized through available techniques like strength testing, hardness measurement, quantification of reinforcement, and study of microstructures through a scanning electron microscope (SEM), etc. Mathematical models relating the process parameters to the distribution of reinforcements (in particular) and other properties (in general) were developed. These mathematical models simulate the various casting conditions taking into consideration stirring speeds, impeller design, particle size, particle distribution, heat transfer, solidification, and elastic and creep deformation aspects.
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(1) Motor 1 (M1) (2) Rotor (3) Lead Screw (4) Support and gear for M2 (5) Motor 2 (M2) (6) Stirring Rod (7) Primary furnace (8) Impeller (9) Flow Control Valve (10) Argon Supply (11) Metallic Mold (12) Lead screw (13) Handle (14) Squeezer (15) Nozzle (16) Abrasive Particles (17) Secondary furnace


2) Parametric Studies during Machining of Glass and Metal Matrix Composite (Al-7075) using ECDM.
Sponsor: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Prof. Pradeep Kumar
Abstract:
Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) has emerged as one of the best micromachining methods for non-metals. However, the efficacy of ECDM for macro-machining, especially for metal matrix composites is yet to be explored. Further, the ability of ECDM for generating complex contours, without inducing residual stress and tool wear can have a better industrial use if the process can produce these shapes on a macro scale.

The project is devoted to the study of the influences of variable ECDM parameters like applied voltage, current, pulse-on, pulse-off, etc. on the process outcomes. By using the RSM method this project may highlight features of the development of a comprehensive mathematical model for correlating the interactive and higher-order influences of various machining parameters on the dominant machining criteria. The optimal combination of process parameters is another objective of this project.
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3) Development and Parametric Study of Grinding Assisted Electro Chemical Discharge Machining.
Sponsor: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Abstract

Electric discharge machining (EDM), wire-EDM, and electrochemical machining (ECM) are the most promising processes amongst the non-conventional machining methods, for shaping difficult-to-machine materials. Notwithstanding the merit of these machining methods, there are still problems which need to be solved and improvements to be made before they can be effectively utilized. Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is a hybrid non-conventional manufacturing process which combines the features of electro chemical machining (ECM) and electro discharge machining (EDM).

The proposed Grinding Assisted ECDM (GAECDM) process will be different from both the conventional electrochemical discharge grinding process, and the abrasive electrochemical grinding process. Unlike these two processes, the GAECDM process will function under a combined action of electrochemical effects, electrical discharge erosion, and direct mechanical grinding. The integration of the mechanical action in the form of grinding assistance shall almost eliminate the major problem of ‘passivation effect’ encountered in normal ECM process, shall remove the re-cast layer formed due to EDM, apart from enhancing the MRR which will significantly enhance the process performance.
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(a) Tools with smooth surface for ECDM (b) Abrasive embedded tools for GAECDM (c) Tool Texturing system
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(d) Schematic of tool coating system (e) Photo graph of tool coating system
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SEM image of diamond Coated Tool


4) Development and Parametric Evaluation of Micro-Ultrasonic Machining for 3-D micro-moulds
Sponsor: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Abstract

To develop a micro-ultrasonic machining (µ-USM) setup for machining micro-molds in hard and brittle materials. This machining may involve internal and external form machining. To investigate the proposed µ
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(a) Micro-USM facility for machining 3-D micro-moulds
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(b) generator
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(c) Acoustic based system


5) Development of Grinding Assisted Rotary Disc Electrochemical Discharge Machining facility.
Sponsor: Design and Innovation Center (DIC), IIT Roorkee
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Abstract

The developed grinding-assisted rotary disk electrochemical discharge machining (GA-RDECDM) process integrates the concept of triplex hybridization. In GA-RDECDM, an abrasive coated rotary disk was used as a tool electrode. The abrasive coated disk provides micro gaps between the tool electrode and work material surface and thereby it results in thin and stable gas film formation.

The breakdown of thin and stable gas films produces high frequency, low-intensity discharges and consequently improves the machining performance. The additional abrasion action imparted by the rotating disk ensures the continuation of the ECDM process. The major contribution of this research work is the development of a novel method for the fabrication of the slits on MMCs, slots and cutting of ceramic materials.
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Schematic diagram of Grinding assisted rotary-disc electrochemical discharge machining facility
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Grinding assisted rotary-disc electrochemical discharge machining facility


6) Adaptive Feedback Controlled Hydro-Dissection Device.
Sponsor: Design and Innovation Center (DIC), IIT Roorkee
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Abstract

A hydro dissection device with feedback control facility is developed, which can be used for cleft lip and palate surgery. This innovative device provides smooth and controlled injection. Also, the device has special feature of monitoring and recording live data during surgery.
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Schematic diagram of Grinding assisted rotary-disc electrochemical discharge machining facility


7) Parametric Studies during Machining of Micro-channels on Silicon Wafer using Micro Ultrasonic Machining.
Sponsor: CSIR, New Delhi
Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma
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8) Process Parameter Optimization and FEM Modeling of Ultrasonic Drilling Process.
Sponsor: AICTE, New Delhi
Prof. Pradeep Kumar
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Ultrasonic machining facility


9) Enhancing Capabilities of Abrasive Flow Machining.
Sponsor: DST, New Delhi
Prof. Pradeep Kumar


10) Development of Modular Accessory for Mobility Enhancement of Manual Wheel Chair.


Sponsor: Design and Innovation Center (DIC), IIT Roorkee
Prof. Akshay Dvivedi
Abstract

A high-quality, modular, and compact attachment was developed to provide effortless motion to the manually operated wheelchair. The cost of the developed attachment is only 2.75% of existing products (784% reduction in cost). The attachment is compact, flexible, and can be attached to any wheelchair with minor modifications. It is easy to install, lightweight, and easy to use.