Rockwell Type Hardness Tester: The LECO LR-series with its auto-measuring mode can automatically apply major load, with digital display, ready conversion to different hardness scales makes hardness measurements easy.
Material: Plastic
Equipment that works with plastic
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BUEHLER Macromet 3100 – Macro-hardness testing
Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester: The BUEHLER Macromet 3100 is primarily a Rockwell Hardness tester with an automatic start and loading control system with test loads of 60, 100 and 150 kgf.
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LECO LM 247AT – Microhardness Tester
Microhardness Tester (Knoop & Vickers indenters): The LECO LM 247AT is a micro-indentation hardness tester with objectives from 2.5X to 100X, and especially useful for determining coating hardness.
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Stratasys – Fortus 450mc – 3D Printer
The Fortus 450mc is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine. It has the capabilities of printing several different FDM materials. This machine has a work envelope of 16” x 14” x 16”which gives it the ability to build large parts. This machine has the capability of resolutions .005”, .007”, .010”, .013” depending on the material … Continue reading Stratasys – Fortus 450mc – 3D Printer
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Baileigh Oscillating Spindle Sander (OS-2424)
Used to remove a relatively large amount of wood from internal curved surfaces Different size spindles available to match the curve being sanded Spindle moves up and down as well as spinning to ensure material is removed without burning Table can be tilted to accommodate for different angled features
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Wet Belt Sander
Used for sanding and light duty grinding of composites and other plastics. Can be used wet. Special Hours: M 2:00-6:00 pm T 3:00-6:00 pm W 2:00-6:00 pm Th 9:00am-6:00pm
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Universal Laser Cutter ILS12.150D
The College of Design has three laser cutters, located in room 426 Design (The Output Center). The laser cutters are open to use by students, faculty, and staff, as long as the required online training has been successfully completed. CORE students in Design are not eligible for laser cutter training, due to the nature of … Continue reading Universal Laser Cutter ILS12.150D