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 researchÌý
Processing & associated equipment
- SLM Solutions 125 HL Metal Additive Manufacturing MachineÌý
- GE Concept LaserÌýMlabÌý200R Metal Additive Manufacturing MachineÌý
- High Temperature FDM Polymer Printer (e.g., PEEK printing)Ìý
- High Temperature Vacuum FurnaceÌý
- Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIPPing)Ìý
Research activities and interests
- Development of various materials for additiveÌýmanufacturing;Ìý
- Design and simulation for additive manufacturing,Ìýe.g.Ìýfinal parts production with improved functional partÌýcharacteristics;Ìý
- Processing-microstructure-property relationship in additiveÌýmanufacturing;Ìý
- Hybrid additiveÌýmanufacturing;Ìý
- Advanced materials andÌýstructures;Ìý
- Qualification and certification for additive manufacturingÌý
Contact
- Location: Lab 110, WillisÌýAnnexeÌý
- Laboratory Officer-in-Charge:ÌýMr Ben WillisÌý
- Academic-in-ChargeÌýand Research Staff:ÌýDr Xiaopeng Li