lab_Precision Casting Laboratory(M102Left)
【Precision Casting Laboratory】
Supervising Instructor: Prof. Ming-Hai Tuan
Location: Room M102 (Left Side), Mechanical Engineering Building
【Laboratory Introduction】
This laboratory serves as a core teaching and research hub in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for cultivating professional talents in precision casting, special alloy forming, and artistic material processing. Deeply rooted in plaster mold and silicone rubber mold precision casting technologies, the lab extends these forming methods to special alloys and high-texture artistic glass, combining engineering practice verification, hands-on teaching, and prospective project R&D capabilities.
Cross-Disciplinary Forming Technology, Blending Industry and Artistry: Mastering plaster mold and silicone rubber mold fabrication techniques, precisely applying them to special alloy casting and artistic glass forming, showcasing the versatile charm of precision material processing.
Ample Multi-Group Equipment, Implementing Efficient Hands-On Practice: Planned with 8–10 independent sets of practical equipment and 2 high-temperature sintering furnaces, allowing multiple student groups to conduct hands-on operations simultaneously, significantly raising student engagement and operational proficiency.
Complete Manufacturing Chain, One-Stop Practical Experience: Covering the entire process flow of "Prototype Mold Fabrication – High-Temperature Sintering & Vacuum Casting – Sample Mounting & Polishing – Precision Quality Inspection," fostering comprehensive casting engineering competence.
【Courses Offered】
"Precision Casting Practicum" course in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
【Core Processing Equipment】
Forming and Sintering Equipment: High-Temperature Sintering Furnaces (x 2), Vacuum Casting Machine, Plaster Mold Fabrication Equipment, Silicone Rubber Mold Fabrication Equipment, Glass Forming and Processing Equipment
Sample Preparation and Polishing Equipment: Disc Grinding Machine, Sample Mounting Machine
Precision Measurement and Inspection Instruments: Rockwell Hardness Tester, Micro Balance
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