Subtractive Manufacturing Laboratory
CIM UPC has computer numerical control (CNC) machining and electric discharge machining (EDM) equipment at the service of research groups and companies that need to manufacture prototypes, presses, tools or samples to test materials.
The equipment ranges from machining centers with 3 and 5 axes, to lathe and wire EDM.
The materials that can be worked with are mainly plastic and metals and include aluminium, steel, titanium and bronze, among others.
Scientific domain
PE8: Products and Processes Engineering PE11: Materials EngineeringKeywords
CNC aluminum electroerosion mechanization prototypes steel subtractive manufacturing test tubes thread electroerosion titanium tools turnstile plastic metallic and polymeric materialsHome partner institution
(UPC) Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaWebsite
Technical staff available
YesOpen to external users
YesEquipment
- HAAS VF 3ss. 3-axis machining center. Ranges of 1016 x 508 x 635 mm. Maximum turning speed: 12.000min-1
- DMG 50 EVO. 5-axis machining center. Ranges of 500 x 400 x 400 mm. Maximum turning speed: 18.000min-1
- ONA UE 250. Wire EDM. Ranges of 350 x 250 x 200 mm
Description
CIM UPC has computer numerical control (CNC) machining and electric discharge machining (EDM) equipment at the service of research groups and companies that need to manufacture prototypes, presses, tools or samples to test materials.
The equipment ranges from machining centers with 3 and 5 axes, to lathe and wire EDM.
The materials that can be worked with are mainly plastic and metals and include aluminium, steel, titanium and bronze, among others.