Equipment

Composite Manufacturing:

Our facility features a 30 sq. ft. walk-in curing oven and a 6 sq. ft. lab oven, allowing us to cure prepreg composite materials with precision. These ovens transform soft, pliable prepregs into rigid, high-strength components with superior structural integrity.

Curing Oven


Injection Molding

Our Plastics department features a BabyPlast injection molding machine paired with a Mortto dryer, serving as the introductory step for small-production molding. Additionally, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard Nissei 50-ton and Boy 22-ton machines, working with both analog and digital controls.

BabyPlast Injection Molding Machine

We provide high-efficiency chillers designed specifically to cool injection molds. Our systems use internal cooling channels to rapidly dissipate the heat generated by molten plastics, protecting your equipment and reducing production downtime.

Tempek Chiller


Thermoforming

We utilize an industrial-grade Formech vacuum former as a cornerstone of our Plastics Manufacturing curriculum. This equipment allows for the fast, cost-effective creation of complex three-dimensional shapes.

Formech Machine

Formech Result

 

 


Extruding

Our lab features the Filabot Airpath, a specialized cooling system that uses forced air to stabilize filament as it’s extruded. This system works in tandem with the Filabot Spooler to provide easier setups and greater precision for common materials like ABS and PLA. It is especially critical for research involving high-temperature polymers, where controlled cooling is necessary before spooling. With integrated speed monitoring, students and researchers can maintain the perfect consistency for every batch.

Filabot


Molding Machines

Our lab is equipped with multiple rotational machines to support a variety of manufacturing techniques. We feature the Power Lab #812
 for high-quality hot rotational molding, as well as the BJB CPE 615 Rotational Casting Machine, specifically designed for processing two-part plastics like urethane.

BJB Roational Casting Machine

Our lab features a Carver Inc. compression molding press, engineered for high-precision material processing. This system is equipped with advanced heating and cooling platens managed by a programmable digital controller. With independent thermal loops for each platen and customizable cooling programs, students can achieve the exact cooling rates required for professional-grade results.

Carver Molding Press


3D Printing

Our lab is equipped with multiple Airwolf 3D printers, allowing students to seamlessly transition from digital design to physical reality. These machines translate complex CAD data into high-precision, three-dimensional parts, providing a cornerstone for our additive manufacturing curriculum.

Airwolf 3D Printer

Testing Equipment

Our Stuart melting point apparatus features digital temperature selection, measurement, and display, ensuring precise results and eliminating the need for a traditional thermometer.

Stuart Melting Point Apparatus

Large Fabrication Equipment

We use a Grizzly Industrial 18" variable-speed vertical metal bandsaw for our non-composite materials.

Grizzle 18" Vertical Bandsaw