Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Facilities

Okuma MB-46 VAE 3-Axis Milling Machine
The MB-46VAE is a 3-axis Computer Numerically-Controlled (CNC) Mill used in machining characterization and control studies. Current research is in machining of lightweight and difficult-to-machine alloys, physics-based modeling of the cutting process, integrated machine metrology and error characterization and machining of composite materials.
- 15 HP, 15000-rpm spindle
- Kistler bed dynamometer
- 40-tool magazine
- ThINC OSP-200 controller

Okuma LB-4000EX Lathe
The LB-4000EX is a general purpose multi-function machine designed to reduce set up time by virtually eliminating repetitive fixturing to improve accuracy and keep non-cutting time to a minimum. It features the industry’s first Collision Avoidance System software. Combined with Okuma’s THINC-OSP Control, this software can run the entire machining simulation and catch potential collisions before they create scrap.
- 12-tool magazine with live tooling
- 10-in main chuck

FANUC Roboshot 2000-i7iB Injection Molding Machine
- Full servo-controlled slides
- Integrated mold heater
- Plastic and metal injection

Instron 1332 Hydraulic Tensile Testing Machine
- 500-kN bidirectional capacity
- 50-Hz at 0.5 mm amplitude
- Integrated DC source for electrical forming research
- Multiple fixture and plate geometries

Agie-Charmille RoboForm 350 Wire EDM Machine
- 4-axis (x-y, u-v) control
- 30° taper cut
- 0.25-mm and 0.4-mm wires

Sonitek TS500 Ultrasonic Welder
- 20-kHz operation
- 10000N

Machine Shop*
A well-equipped machine shop with turning, milling, drilling, sawing, welding and plasma cutting capabilities is located within the Campbell Center.

General-Purpose Lab Area
The laboratory, which is not available to the public, has a large general-purpose high bay area with a 5-ton overhead crane and two Rotary vehicle lifts. One is a two-arm 10,000 lb. capacity lift, and the other is a four-post 14,000 capacity alignment lift.