Post-processing

Post-Processing / Cutting Equipment

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) System

Model: VL600QH (LN2W)
Manufacturer: Sodick
* Photo courtesy of Sodick

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) System

Model: VL600QH (LN2W)
Manufacturer: Sodick

High performance linear motor drive wire-cut EDM. The system can accommodate an axis travel of x (600 mm), y (400 mm), and z (500 mm) with a positional accuracy within 0.003 mm and high surface roughness finish.

* Supported by a collaborative program on materials for additive manufacturing between the National Research Council Canada and the University of Waterloo.

Post-Processing / Cutting Equipment

Precision Saw

Model: IsoMet 1000
Manufacturer: Buehler
* Photo courtesy of Buehler
Post-Processing / Surface Finishing / Mettalography

Autopolisher

Model: LaboPol-20
Manufacturer: Struers
* Photo courtesy of Struers

Autopolisher

Model: LaboPol-20
Manufacturer: Struers

This polishing machine is designed for reliability and speed for manual and semi-automatic grinding and polishing of OM, SEM and EBSD samples in the metallography lab or the production line.

Post-Processing / Surface Finishing / Mettalography

Vibratory Polisher

Model: VibroMet 2
Manufacturer: Buehler
* Photo courtesy of Buehler
Post-Processing / Mettalography

Mounting Press

Model: CitoPress 5
Manufacturer: Struers
* Photo courtesy of Struers
Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

High Temperature Cold Wall Retort Furnace

Model: VHT 40/18-KE
Manufacturer: Nabertherm
* Photo courtesy of Nabertherm

High Temperature Cold Wall Retort Furnace

Model: VHT 40/18-KE
Manufacturer: Nabertherm

Air, vacuum. The furnace system is capable of heating up to 1800 °C (1600°C under vacuum).

Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

1500 °C Debinding and Sintering Furnace

Model: Thermal Debinding and Sinter Unit (Fusion Factory)
Manufacturer: Xerion Berlin Laboratories
* Photo courtesy of Xerion

1500 °C Debinding and Sintering Furnace

Model: Thermal Debinding and Sinter Unit (Fusion Factory)
Manufacturer: Xerion Berlin Laboratories

Air, vacuum, inert, Hydrogen%.

* Supported by a collaborative program on materials for additive manufacturing between the National Research Council Canada and the University of Waterloo.

Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

1400 °C and 1700 °C Controlled Atmosphere Muffle Furnace

Model: GCF1400/GCF1700
Manufacturer: Across International
* Photo courtesy of Across International
Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

1500 °C and 1600 °C Compact Tube Furnace

Model: GSL-1500X-50-UL/GSL-1600X-50-UL
Manufacturer: MTI Corporation
* Photo courtesy of MTI Corporation

1500 °C and 1600 °C Compact Tube Furnace

Model: GSL-1500X-50-UL/GSL-1600X-50-UL
Manufacturer: MTI Corporation

Air, inert, hydrogen%

Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

1200 °C Air Furnace

Model: PRO 100
Manufacturer: Whip Mix
* Photo courtesy of Whip Mix
Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

300 °C Convection Oven

Model: FD23
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
* Photo courtesy of BINDER GmbH
Post-Processing / Heat Treatment

200 °C Vacuum Oven

Model: BOV-20
Manufacturer: BEING Scientific
* Photo courtesy of BEING Scientific
Post-Processing / Mettalography

Fume Hood for Wet Chemical Processes

Post-Processing / Surface Finishing

Electroplating Setup