Forming Equipments

There are a few basic facilties to prepare/produce specimens for further testing. It is also open for outsider usage with minimum charges. 

1) 100 Tonner Mechanical Press Machine - C Type

2) 15 Tonne Hydraulic Press Brake (Manual)

3) Hydraulic Machine (Semi-Auto)

 4. MIG Based wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Machine (WAAM)

Forming and Material Testing (Available)

For further analysis, there are few test rig available in the MFRL including V-bending rig to study the springback pattern, twist forming for measurement of twist springback, pin-on hole bearing test, torque out test and cupping test. We are in the process of developing few other test rig including dome test for formability study.

1. V-bending rig

 2. Twist springback rig.

3. Pin on hole bearing test rig.

 4. Torque-out test rig.

5. Cupping test rig.

Measurement/Testing Facilities (Shared Facilities)

 There are also shared measurement/testing facilties at the School of Mechanical Engineering. For details, please visit the website of USM MECH QUALITY AND CORPORATE UNIT. 

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In enhancing student understanding of the metal forming process, they have been brought to the metal forming laboratory for demonstration. The students were split into four groups and they ask to prepare a short report from their visit. The tooling and product are as shown in figures below.

Congratulation to all students who give 100% commitment and put an effort to make sure their objectives in the tooling design achieved. Also thank you to all technicians, who keep advising, supporting and assisting the students during their project, esspecially Mr. Azhar and Mr. Shawal. These photos are left for our memory. Congratulation for the winners. Others are not looser, but their time not coming yet. See you later guys.