Facilities that enable thermomechanical processing of metals, including several deformation techniques, heat treatment, and finishing capabilities.
Extrusion Press
Fe-based alloys; irons and steels
Department
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Location
Minerals and Materials Building (M&M)
Contact
Russell Stein
- Research Engineer/Scientist II, Materials Science and Engineering
- restein@mtu.edu
- 906-281-8639
- M & M Building 202
Specifications
- Breda 550 ton direct extrusion press
- Aluminum- and brass-alloys (so far)
- 3.5-in billet container; 2-in max part circle
- 4.5-in billet container (infrequently used); 3-in max part circle
- Wide selection of dies: round and square rods and tubes
- Adjacent furnaces for billet preheat
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Rolling Mill
Ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys
Department
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Location
Minerals and Materials Building (M&M)
Contact
Russell Stein
- Research Engineer/Scientist II, Materials Science and Engineering
- restein@mtu.edu
- 906-281-8639
- M & M Building 202
Specifications
- Fenn two-high rolling mill
- 6-in width
- Four-high roller capable (upgrade necessary)
- Adjacent furnaces for hot roll capability
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Swaging
Ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys
Department
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Location
Minerals and Materials Building (M&M)
Contact
Russell Stein
- Research Engineer/Scientist II, Materials Science and Engineering
- restein@mtu.edu
- 906-281-8639
- M & M Building 202
Specifications
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Fenn Hammer swage
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≈ 18 die sets (22 mm maximum, 1.5 mm min)
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Small Fenn Hammer swage
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≈ 30 die sets (0.375-in max diameter, 0.020-in min)
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Wire Drawing
Ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys
Department
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Location
Minerals and Materials Building (M&M)
Contact
Russell Stein
- Research Engineer/Scientist II, Materials Science and Engineering
- restein@mtu.edu
- 906-281-8639
- M & M Building 202
Specifications
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MacBee SWD-BB-20-3/11939
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Horizontal wire draw block with 20-in capstan
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1.5 KVA/2hp variable speed motor
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Wire size:
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Mild steel 0.25-in dia
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Aluminum 0.38-in dia
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Small Fenn swager for wire pointing
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