As part of the Computer Aided Design of Electrical Machine course, we visited Hindustan Electric Motors Ltd. Company on 05/04/2025 located at Bagwada District- Valsad, State- Gujarat. The purpose of this visit was to gain practical knowledge about the design, construction, manufacturing and testing of various AC motors. During the visit, we accompanied by Mr. Ramesh Aher (Manager), who provided valuable insights and explanations about design of Electrical machines. The visit lasted for 2-3 Hour, during which we had the opportunity to observe the manufacturing and testing of electric motors.

Need of visit: –

Visiting an electric motor manufacturing company provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge about  manufacturing of electric motors. During a visit, participants conduct following objectives:

• Observe the design, construction and manufacturing of electric motors. Learn about the different components of AC Motors.
• To gain insights into quality control measures.
• To observe the working of various departments such as production, testing and assembly.
• Ask questions and interact with experienced personnel to gain a deeper understanding of design, construction and testing of electric motor.

Industry Details:

• Industry Name: – Hindustan Electric Motors Ltd.
• Location:- Bagwada District- Valsad, State- Gujarat
• HR Manager: – Mr. Ramesh Aher.

Establishing strengthening and sustaining the development of a strong company not only means deploying resources, expertise and know how but also great determination and confidence in the future. Through all these years of intensive activity and quick expansions, the action towards a common goal to stand out as a strong consistent group, constantly striving for improvement have driven Hindustan Electric Motor to attain and achieve a leading position in the Indian Motor industry.

Hindustan Electric Motor, an ISO 9001: 2015 company is the leading Electric Motor Manufacturer in India with a proven track record of over five decades.

From a modest beginning with the electric motor unit in Mumbai, Hindustan Electric Motor has set up state of art manufacturing facilities at Daman & Vapi. The last five decades have seen the core business development along with different product lines; Flameproof Motors, Crane Duty Motors, Cooling Tower Motors, Textile Motors, Inverter Duty Motors, Brake Motors & Other Motors for customer specific application. In the manufacture of motors, a competitive edge lies in providing consistent quality, high reliability with innovative products. Company has expansion in Daman & Vapi was to address these keys market determinants. The manufacturing set up is sourced out from the world-renowned machinery and technology suppliers with constant upgradation and expansions.

Activities During the Visit

The industrial tour included the following key areas:

• Raw Material Storage and Handling: We were shown how high-grade copper, aluminum, and steel are used for motor production.
• Winding Section: Demonstrated the winding process of stator and rotor coils using semi-automatic machines.
• Assembly Line: We observed how motors are assembled in stages—from fitting bearings to shaft alignment.
• Testing Lab: Engineers demonstrated motor testing procedures including no-load, load, vibration, and insulation resistance tests.
• Painting & Finishing: Motors undergo anti-corrosive painting and labeling before dispatch.
• Interaction Session: Engineers and supervisors explained technical aspects of motor efficiency, design, construction and testing.

Key Learning

• Detailed insight into motor components and their functions: stators, rotors, bearings, housings, etc.
• Understanding of how quality assurance and ISI standards are implemented in real-time
• Exposure to automation in coil winding, assembly, and testing
• Realization of the importance of efficiency and power factor in motor selection for industries.