The Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory covers teaching, research and consulting in various manufacturing processes. This includes mechanical machining, additive manufacturing, and friction and wear.
Additive manufacturing/3D printing research
Processing & associated equipment
- SLM Solutions 125 HL Metal Additive Manufacturing Machine
- GE Concept Laser Mlab 200R Metal Additive Manufacturing Machine
- High Temperature FDM Polymer Printer (e.g., PEEK printing)
- High Temperature Vacuum Furnace
- Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIPPing)
Research activities and interests
- Development of various materials for additive manufacturing;
- Design and simulation for additive manufacturing, e.g. final parts production with improved functional part characteristics;
- Processing-microstructure-property relationship in additive manufacturing;
- Hybrid additive manufacturing;
- Advanced materials and structures;
- Qualification and certification for additive manufacturing
Contact
- Location: Lab 110, Willis Annexe
- Laboratory Officer-in-Charge: Mr Ben Willis
- Academic-in-Charge and Research Staff: Dr Xiaopeng Li