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Machine Park and Raw Materials
Welcome to the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Facility of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
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CNC Machines
The facility is equipped with advanced CNC machines including:
- OKUMA MULTUS B200-W: CNC Lathe, 4-axis continuous, double spindle. Max turning dimensions: Diameter 450mm, Length 800mm.
- OKUMA MB 66 VA: CNC vertical machining center, 3+2 axes. Spindle RPM: 15000.
- BROTHER TC22D: CNC vertical machining center, 3 axes.
- EMCO Milling Machine: Traditional milling machine, manual operation.
- EMCO MAT-17D Lathe: Traditional lathe, manual operation.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Our facility includes cutting-edge 3D printers such as:
- PolyJet Technology (Connex 500, Stratasys): Digital rapid prototyping.
- FFF/FDM Technology (Fortus 400, Stratasys): Materials like ABS and ULTEM.
- SLS Technology (ProX6100, 3D Systems): Selective laser sintering.
- SLA Technology (XFAB3500SD, DWS): Stereolithography for high precision.
Inspection and Testing
We ensure quality with advanced inspection and testing equipment, including:
- TESA MICRO-HITE 3D: Manual coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
- ZWICK-ROELL Z050: Material testing machine for tensile, compression, and cyclic tests.
- ZWICK ROELL ZHU: Bench hardness tester.
Raw Materials
We stock a variety of metals and plastics, including:
- Metals: ERGAL7075, AISI 316, C40/39nicrmo3, Copper, and Bronze.
- Plastics: ABS M30, ULTEM 9085, and PC for high-precision uses in aerospace and medical sectors.
Contact
For more information, reach out to us at:
- Address: Via al Santuario di N.S. della Guardia 26 B/R, 16162 Genova
- Website: Stratasys