Resources

Youngstown State University’s Excellence Training Center Advanced Manufacturing Services

 

Current List of Equipment

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing (AM)

    Modeling Software

    1. Geomagic Sculpt
    2. Solidworks
    3. Fusion 360

    Simulation

    1. Autodesk Netfabb
    2. Ansys
  • Metal AM

    Binder Jetting

     

    ExOne S-Max (Binder jetting for sand printing used for metal castings)

    • Materials: Silica Sand, Zircon, Cerabeads

    • Build Volume: 70.8 x 39.3 x 27.5 in (1,800 x

      1,000 x 700 mm)

    • Layer Thickness: 280 microns

    • Axis Revolution: 100 microns

    ExOne S-Max

    Powder Bed Fusion

    3D Systems ProX DMP 320

     

    • Build Volume: 10.82 x 10.82 x 16.53 in (275 x 275

      x 420

      mm)

    • Minimum feature size: 100 μm

    • Accuracy: ± 0.1-0.2 % with ± 50 μm minimum

    • Materials: Titanium, aluminum, Tool Steel, stainless

      steel,

      Nickle Alloys, and Cobalt Chrome.

    3D Systems ProX DMP 320

     

     

     

  • Polymer AM

    Material Extrusion

    Lulzbot Taz 6 (Fused deposition modeling)

    • Build Volume (LxWxH): 11.02 x 11.02 x 9.8 in (280 x

      280 x 250 mm)

    • Top Print Speed: 7.9 in/s (200 mm/s)

    • Average Print Speed: 1.18-1.97 in/s (30-50 mm/s)

    • Layer Thickness: 0.002-0.02 in (0.050- 0.5 mm)

    • Filament Size: 0.1 in (3 mm)

    Lulzbot Taz 6

    Prusa Mk3+ S (Fused deposition modeling)

    • Build Volume:

      250 x 210 x 210 mm

      or

      9,84 x 8,3 x 8,3

      in

    • Layer thickness: 0.05mm

    • Print Speed: up to 200mm/s

    • Filament size: 1.75mm

    Prusa Mk3 S

     

     

    Stratasys Fortus 250mc (Fused deposition modeling)

    • Material: ABS

      plus

      -P430

    • Build Volume (XYZ): 10 x 10 x 12 in (254 x 254 x

      305 mm)

    • Layer Thickness: 0.013 in (0.330 mm), 0.010 in

      (0.254 mm), 0.007 in (0.178 mm)

    • Support Structure: Soluble

    • Achievable Accuracy:

      ± 0.0095 in (± 0.241 mm)

    Stratasys Fortus 250mc

    Up mini (Fused deposition modeling)

    • Build Volume: (LxWxH): 4.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 in (120 x 120

      x 120 mm)

    • Layer Thickness: 0.2/0.25/0.30/0.35 mm

    The Up Mini

    Markforged Mark Two (Fused deposition modeling, carbon fiber filament)

    • Build Volume: 12.6in x 5.0in x 6. (320mm

      x 132 mm x 154 mm)

    • Weight: 35lbs (16kg)

    • Size: 23in x 13in x 14in (584mm x

      330mm x 355mm)

    • Plastic Materials: Onyx, Nylon White

    • Fiber Materials: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass,

      Kevlar, High-Strength High-Temperature

      Fiberglass.

    • Z Layer Resolution: 100 μm

    The Markforged Mark Two

    Filabot Filament Extruder (Filament fabrication)

    Vat Photopolymerization

    Formlabs Form 2 (SLA)

    • Build Volume: 5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9in (14.5 x 14.5 x 17.5 cm)

    • Layer Thickness: .001-.012in (25-300 microns)

    • Laser Power: 250mW

    • Laser Spot Size: 140 microns

    Formlabs Form 2 (SLA)

  • Material Characterization and Metrology

    Metrology

    245Kv GE Micro focus CT Scanner

    • Please inquire for additional details

    245Kv GE Micro Focus Scanner

    3D Structured Light Scanner

    • Please inquire for additional details

    3D Scanner Creaform Handyscan 700

    • Scanning Area: 10.8 x 9.8in (275 x 205mm)

    • Resolution: 0.0020in (.050mm)

    • Accuracy: Up to 0.0012in (0.030mm)

    • Stand-Off Distance: 11.8in (300mm)

    • Part Size Range: 0.3-13ft (0.1-4m)

    3D Scanner Creaform Handyscan 700

     

  • Post Processing

    Machining

    Manual and CNC Lathe’s

    Manual and CNC Mill’s

    Fanuc Model C600 iB 12” Wire EDM

    Fanuc Model C600

    • Maximum Workpiece Dimensions: 41.3in x 32.2in x 11.8in

      (1050mm x 820mm x 300mm)

    • Maximum Workpiece Weight: 2204lb (1000kg)

    • XY Axis Table Travel: 23.6in x 15.7in (600mm x 400mm)

    • Z Axis Travel: 12.2in (310mm)

    • UV Axis Travel: 7.8in x 7.8in (200mm x 200mm)

    • Maximum Taper Angle: ±30°/150mm

    Heat Treatment

    Vacuum Sintering Furnace

    • Temperature max: 2600

      °

      C

     

     

     

 

Reserving Space at the

Excellence Training Center

 

Room reservations at the Excellence Training Center can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call 330-941-2357, Email ETC@ysu.edu or stop in to inquire. Reservations should be requested at least two weeks prior to the event; however, we will gladly assist you in planning a last-minute meeting, providing space is available.

ROOM RESERVATION COSTS

Rooms at the ETC can be reserved on both an hourly and daily cost.  Costs range from $75 to $500.00. There may also be additional fees, too, if your event requires the building to be open beyond normal hours of operation. Other additional charges to consider are police / security service, parking fees and catering costs.

Room Space