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Facilities

1. Multi-feeder Laser Powder DED System

Features:

  • Closed loop control guided by vision system

  • Ytterbium fiber laser (spot size 0.4 mm)

  • Three-axis motion control-based laser powder blown DED

  • Accurate and stable powder feeding system based on clogged vibration method.

  • Hexa feeding system for high entropy alloy, bimetallic joining, metal matrix composite and functionally graded material development.

  • Laser cladding for DED based repair research.

Additional supporting capabilities:

  • Hall flowmeter

  • Height gauge

  • ASTM E11 Sieves set

  • Vacuum oven

  • Analytical lab balance

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Additive Manufacturing

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1. Ultrasonic Impact Peening

Features:

  • Programmed XYZ travel

  • Work size-190 mm*290mm

  • Frequency: 20 KHz

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Surface Engineering

2. Custom Polishing Setup

Features:

  • Specially designed for metal AM samples

  • Surface polishing under controlled applied voltage

  • Limited usage of harmful acids during polishing

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3. Custom Developed Erosion Test Rig

Features:

  • Testing under various sizes and types of erodent particles

  • Temperature range: upto 150C

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2. Multiscale Tribometer

Features:

  • Reciprocating, fretting and scratch testing

  • Testing under different shielding gases and RH level

  • Temperature range: upto 1000°C

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1. Roller on Roller Twin Disc Test Rig

Features:

  • Speed: 0.1 to 3000rpm, dual independent motors

  • SRR: 0 to 200% 

  • Automated loading (25 to 5kN)

  • Electrification to conduct tests under controlled current

  • Lubrication System (Sump), ambient to 150 deg. C

  • Acoustic emission sensors

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Tribology

4. Three Discs on Roller Test Rig

Features:

  • Up to 1 million contact cycles per hour

  • Fully automated, easy to calibrate and intuitive software,

  • Two independently driven motors

  • Temperature controlled test chamber

  • Compact and mobile

  • Small sample volume

  • Wide range of specimen materials

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1. Multipurpose mechanical tester

Features:

  • Ability to conduct instrumented microindentation over large, motorized table (200mm x 150mm) with fast mapping capability.

  • Equipped with X and Y motorized table with linear optical encoders (0.1micron resolution).

  • Motorized Z motion capable of moving 50mm with video zoom.

  • Equipped with scratch testing, acoustic emission sensor and high-definition video camera (1200 x 1600 resolution).

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Characterization

2. Keyence Digital Microscope with surface roughness and metallography capabilities

Features:

  • High-resolution 4K imaging with 20x greater depth-of-field than optical microscopes

  • Optical Shadow Effect Mode to visualize sub-micron surface details and roughness

  • Wide magnification range from 20x to ___x with motorized zoom

  • Multi-angle observation capability for complex 3D samples
    Advanced 2D/3D measurement and analysis tools

  • Depth composition for fully-focused imaging of uneven surfaces

  • Multi-lighting function for optimal illumination of sample features

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3. Olympus metallography microscope (Model no. BX53M)

Features:

  • UIS2 infinity-corrected optical system for bright, high-contrast images

  • Widefield trinocular observation tube for a large field of view

  • LED illumination for energy-efficient, consistent and long-lasting illumination

  • Large coaxial left/right handle mechanical stage

  • Range of compensators  for birefringence measurements

  • Modular design for customization and integration into other instruments

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4. Allied TechCut 5 sectioning saw

Features:

  • Versatile and programmable for cutting a wide variety of materials and sizes

  • Automatic sectioning of materials at high speeds for increased sample throughput

  • Programmable cutting parameters like feed rate, spindle speed, and cut distance

  • Automatic blade speed adjustment for optimal cutting of different materials

  • Recirculating coolant system for efficient cooling and lubrication

  • Integrated clamping system for secure sample holding during cutting

  • Manual (hand wheel) Y-axis sample positioning and cutting capability

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5. Allied semi-automatic E-Prep 4™ Grinder/Polisher with PH-4i™ Power Head

Features:

  • Semi-automatic operation for efficient grinding and polishing

  • PH-4i™ power head with variable speed control

  • Powerful 1 HP (0.75 kW) motor for high material removal rates

  • Automatic head oscillation for uniform sample preparation

  • Adjustable head force from 5-60 lbs (22-267 N) for optimized pressure

  • Accepts 8-inch (203 mm) or 10-inch (254 mm) grinding/polishing discs

  • Integrated recirculating coolant system with flow control

  • Robust cast aluminum base and stainless steel bowl for durability

  • Ergonomic design with easy-to-use controls and digital displays

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6. Giga-S vibratory polisher

Features:

  • Utilizes a PZT (piezoelectric) motor for enhanced vibration control

  • Allows adjusting both vibration frequency (1-240 Hz) and voltage (1-200V) for precise control

  • Speed of polishing action can be easily controlled by changing the applied voltage

  • 9 or 12-inch diameter quick release interchangeable polishing bowl options

  • Gentle polishing action suitable for even difficult-to-polish materials

  • Especially useful for EBSD (electron backscatter diffraction) sample preparation

  • Heavy-duty aluminum casting base and durable plastic bowl

  • Acrylic cover and FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) hood for safety

  • Built-in transformer for operation at 110V or 220V

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7. LaVision Digital Image Correlation System

Features:

  • StrainMaster system to conduct both 2D and 3D DIC experiments

  • DaVis-11 software package for data post-processing

  • Flexible positioning of cameras and lights

  • Full volume strain distribution via digital volume correlation (DVC)

  • Fully synchronized communication between connected hardware

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Additional Capabilities at CoMPASS Research Laboratory
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  • Wilson Tukon Micro-Hardness Tester (Model no. 1102-1202)

  • Epsilon extensometer for strain rate measurement during mechanical testing

  • Nikon stereo microscope (Model no. SMZ-745T)

  • Powder Sieve Shaker Sifter Machine (Model no. SY-300)

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