The Metals Additive Manufacturing Lab contains 3D metal printers, a glovebox, high temperature furnaces, a downdraft table and room, support equipment, hazardous materials and supplies. Download Standard Operating Procedures (.pdf)
Applications
- Prototyping and limited manufacturing of 3D printed parts in 17-4 stainless steel, with development work in progress for 304L, 316L. Up to 200x200x350 mm.
- Research lab space for stainless steel and non-explosive powders.
- Lab space for future research in new 3D printing applications.
Features/Specifications
- Full PPE and gowning protocols required for safe handling of powders
- Downdraft table and RUWAC wet vacuum for sample cleaning
- Transport carts and protocols for safe transport of metal builds
- 1 standard 3D systems PROx300 3D metal printer for stainless steel (roughly 40 micron minimum feature size, with 200x200x300 mm part size)
- 1 modified 3D systems PROx300 3D metal printer for stainless steel research with nano-particle infusion
- Research systems owned by OSU PI’s.
- CM 1500 deg C tube furnace and smaller box furnace
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Email lab manager for additional information: Randy Greb