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Additive Makerspace Tools
Additive manufacturing tools create objects and patterns by building them up layer by layer from a variety of materials. These technologies enable efficient, precise, and highly customisable fabrication. Here are the additive manufacturing tools available across the consortium.
FDM 3D Pinter
This system is ideal for small scale production of parts and components at a rapid rate, making it ideal for prototyping. It is capable of printing in a variety of materials, each with different properties.
Subtractive Makerspace Tools
Subtractive manufacturing tools shape materials by removing them from a larger block or sheet until the final form is achieved. These technologies offer precision, detail, and surface quality ideal for creating functional parts and prototypes. Here are the subtractive manufacturing tools available across the consortium.
Epilog Laser
This system enables high-precision cutting of various materials, including card, wood, and acrylics. It is also capable of engraving intricte designs, toolpaths, and text onto materaials making it an ideal tool for making laser marked QR codes and ID tags. It is an ideal tool for rapid prototyping of parts and fixtures.
Supportive Makerspace Tools
Supportive tools assist and improve the design, fabrication, or testing process. They do not directly shape and create the part but provide provide essential functions like scanning, measuring and observing, or robotic material handling.
Digital Microscopy
The Keyence digital microscope is an invaluable tool when it comes to measuring manufactured parts and verifying processes. It is capable for taking images from x10 - x6000 magnification with a vast array of features ranging from 3d image compositions to auto counting of grains on a metallic surface.
