Ratnakar D. Chavan

Participation in NCTS Activities:	Information Sheets, Video Films and Answering Queries. Member of Core -committee of NCTS.
Area of Expertise:	Non - Ferrous casting.
Educational Qualification:	B.E.(Meatallurgy) from University of Pune - 1972.
Work Experience:	Four years with Metallica works, Mumbai - Manufacturers of Al-base, Cu-base, Zn-base,Pb-base and Sn-base alloys on big scale. Five years with Atlas Automotive compnents, Pune - Manufacturers of Alluminium alloy castings by low pressure dia casting and gravity die casting process. For last 20 years running his own foundry Raviraj Enterprises, Manufacturing Alluminium alloy castings by sand casting and gravity die casting processes. Also manufactures Zinc alloy and Lead alloy die castings. The foundry is well known for intricate shape and high-tech quality castings.
Other Activities:	Member of IIF for 23 years. Active member of IIF - Pune Chapter council. Conducted Technical seminars and workshops. Member of Rotary Club. Presented Technical papers at Institutes and Colleges.