Advanced Manufacturing Center

A metal 3D printer creates metal parts directly from a digital design by building them layer by layer. Metal additive manufacturing reduces material waste and shortens production timelines. It allows companies to create parts that may be difficult to produce using traditional manufacturing methods, like machining. This printer can print different types of metal, including 17-4 Stainless Steel.

A geared head lathe shapes material by spinning it while a cutting tool removes material to create a finished part. It is commonly used to make round or cylindrical components with a high degree of accuracy. The machine’s built in gear system provides a range of speeds and added cutting power, making it well-suited for machining larger workpieces and tougher materials.

A waterjet cutter uses an extremely powerful stream of water pressurized to 55,000 PSI, or nearly 4,000 times the pressure in a typical car tire. Combined with abrasive particles such as garnet, the water can cut through materials including metal, plastic, glass, stone, and composites. The process is highly precise and produces very little heat, making it ideal for materials that may be damaged by traditional cutting methods.

This flexible manufacturing system demonstrates how modern factories use automation, robotics, sensors, and fluid power to produce products efficiently. Multiple pieces of equipment work together as a connected system in an assembly line process, allowing materials to move through the manufacturing process automatically.