Building Skills through Reverse Engineering – Disc Plough Demonstration

The Farm machinery Club, School of Agriculture, organized an engaging activity titled “Reverse Engineering: Disassemble and Recreate a Simple Tool” on 24th November 2025. The event was conducted at the university campus and brought together students for a practical learning experience. The session was designed to give participants hands‑on exposure to farm machinery.

The event was aimed at helping students understand the construction and working mechanism of agricultural tools. By focusing on the disc plough, the activity encouraged participants to explore the functional relationships between its components. The broader objective was to build technical skills, promote analytical thinking, and highlight sustainable maintenance practices.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Gorla Gayathri, Assistant Professor in the Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering. A total of 37 students took part in the activity with enthusiasm and curiosity. Each participant actively engaged in the disassembly process, carefully observing the parts and their alignment. The students worked in teams, shared ideas, and showed great interest in reassembling the tool correctly. Their participation reflected both eagerness to learn and a strong commitment to practical knowledge.

The activity was conducted in a systematic and interactive manner. The disc plough was chosen as the demonstration tool, and students were guided to disassemble its parts such as discs, scrapers, frame, and bearings. As they worked, they learned about the importance of each component, its role in the overall mechanism, and the need for proper alignment. The exercise emphasized practical understanding of design, material strength, and maintenance requirements

The key takeaways for participants included improved technical skills, enhanced problem solving abilities, and greater confidence in handling farm machinery. The activity strengthened their ability to apply engineering concepts to real life agricultural practices.

The organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the participants for their active involvement. They appreciated the enthusiasm shown by the students and acknowledged the smooth coordination of the event. The program concluded on a positive note, leaving participants motivated to continue exploring practical aspects of farm machinery and sustainable agricultural engineering.