Research Thrust Areas
Key Research Infrastructure
1. Mikrotools DT 110 Hybrid 3-axis micro-scale machining test-bed
2. Five - Axis Aerotech Linear Positioning System
3. High-speed imaging systems
4. Digital microscope (metrology-capable) - Zeta 20
5. Auxiliary equipment:
- Capable of conducting diverse micro-machining operations such as micro-milling/turning/drilling and micro-EDM.
- Accuracy: ± 2 microns
- Repeatability: 0.2 microns
2. Five - Axis Aerotech Linear Positioning System
- Serves the state-of-the-art 3D printing research needs
3. High-speed imaging systems
- Capable of imaging micro-scale phenomena at speeds > 40,000 frames per second
4. Digital microscope (metrology-capable) - Zeta 20
5. Auxiliary equipment:
- Micro-tools: milling, drilling, turning, EDM tools
- Kistler load cells and amplifiers
- NI- DAQ High speed data acquisition systems
- Acoustic emission sensors
- Computing servers that aid modeling simulations