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Facilities and Equipment

CAMP Facilities and Equipment

At the Center for Advanced Materials Processing, engineers work with a range of materials from metals to plastics to biobased polymers. To support work in studying how to best produce them, researchers maintain several labs equipped with the latest technology and software.

Facilities

Several labs on the Athens campus support CAMP research.

  • Materials Processing Laboratory: Includes polymer extruders, metal extrusion, rapid prototyping and CVD/PVD equipment.
  • Electrostatic Precipitator Laboratory: Performs measurements on the efficiency of novel precipitator components.
  • CAD Laboratory: Features various software for developing materials processing and manufacturing technology (including 3D modeling, FEA, and CFD software).
  • Materials Characterization and Testing Laboratory: Includes facilities for metallography, optical microscopy, micro/macro hardness testing, heat treating, fatigue testing, tensile/compression testing, and elevated temperature mechanical testing.
  • Thermal Analysis Laboratory: Features analytical instruments for determining thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat, and coefficient of thermal expansion.

Capabilities and Equipment

To develop the materials of tomorrow, state-of-the-art facilities are required. Throughout CAMP lab facilities, there is a cache of state-of-the-art equipment and software to bring novel ideas to life.

Equipment
Additive Manufacturing
  • LPBF Printer
  • Metal FFF Printer
  • DIW Printer
  • Resin Printer
  • LBPF Polymer Printer 
Equipment
Dynamic Testing 

Hydrodynamic Bearing Tester

We advance hydrodynamic bearing technology through combined simulation and experiments that reduce design risk, optimize performance, and accelerate development cycles. Our integrated approach ensures reliable, validated results to meet demanding needs. 

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Capabilities

Simulation- Comprehensive modeling including:

• Pure hydrodynamics and elastohydrodynamics (EHL)
• Thermo-elastohydrodynamics (TEHD)
• Steady-state and transient operating conditions

Experimental Testing- Advanced test rig offering:

• Rotational speeds up to 15,000 RPM
• Static loads up to 18.7 kN; dynamic loads up to 13.3 kN at 20 Hz
• Custom speed and load waveform generation for realistic duty cycles
• Pressure-based bearing alignment system
• Controllable lubricant inlet conditions
• High-precision instrumentation to collect performance data 

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Collaboration Opportunities  

We work with industry, government, and academic partners to support:

• SBIR/STTR proposals and joint research projects
• Contract research and testing
• Development partnerships

Contact us to discuss how CAMP can support your research!

 

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Equipment
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  • Coil Induction Furnace
  • Lindburg Blue Electric Box Furnace
  • Thermolyne High Temperature Furnace 
Equipment
Material Characterization
  • Thermal Camera
  • Micro-Hardness Intender
  • Rockwell Hardness Indenter
  • Keyence Microscope 
Equipment
Material Loading System
  • MTS
  • Instron
  • Psylotech
  • Fatigue Shaker
Equipment
Non-Destructive Evaluation 
  • AE PCI-8 Express DAQ
  • GOM/Zeiss DIC Camera System
  • Laser Vibrometer 
  • Interested in Joining the Lab?

    We are always seeking highly talented and motivated engineers to join our team. Contact Dr. Muhammad Ali to learn more.