Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
The Additive Manufacturing Laboratories have a wide range of 3D printing technologies and the ability to produce macro and micro components through:
- Power Bed Fusion (Selective Laser Sintering)
- Photo Polymerisation (Stereolithography)
- Fused Deposition Modelling
- 3D Printing
- A new Direct Metal Laser Sintering machine.
Equipment
| Name | Make/Model | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Axis NC Milling Machine | DECKEL MAHO, model DMU 60T | |
| 5 Axis NC Milling Machine | DECKEL MAHO. model DMU 60P | |
| CNC spark erosion machine | Datic 2060 | |
| CNC Turning | Spinner PD | |
| Selective Laser Melting | Renishaw AM250 | Currently used for research purposes. |
| EDM Spark Eroder | AgieTron Innovation EDM Spark Eroder | |
| High Speed Milling | MIKRON HSM 700 | |
| Selective Laser Sintering | HiQ | Currently produces parts in Polyamide, unfilled and glass filled. |
| Wire EDM machine | AGIE Excellent | Produces features and components down to 20 microns. |
Get in touch
Mr Andrew Rankmore
- rankmoreas@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 5903
Dr Franck Lacan
- lacan@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 6267
Location
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Queen’s Buildings
5 The Parade
Newport Road
CF24 3AA