In the spark erosion and laser machining laboratory, research and classes are conducted on eroding processes with the use of electric discharges (spark erosion machining) and a concentrated beam of electromagnetic radiation (laser machining).
During the classes, students are introduced to:
- the basics of the eroding process,
- construction, kinematics and operation of the EDM machine, EDM and laser cutter, and erosion drill,
- selection of technological parameters of the EDM and laser cutting process,
- programming of electro-erosion and laser cutting machines.
The laboratory has been equipped with modern technological machines for the implementation of eroding processes.
View of the spark erosion laboratory
The scientific and research offer includes the following devices:
| The device | Photograph | Description of technological capabilities | Contact person |
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Mitsubishi EA12V Die sinking EDM machine |
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Four steered axes (X, Y, Z, C) which enable to perform, apart from traditional drilling and drilling in a given vector, also atypical types of threads and internal helical toothing. | Marcin Płodzień, D.Sc. Eng. |
| Mitsubishi FA10S wire EDM machine |
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Equipped with five controlled axes (X, Y, Z, U, V) allowing for cutting 2D shaped profiles up to 220 mm thick and profiles with an inclination of up to 15° with a thickness of 100 mm | Jarosław Buk, M.Sc. Eng. |
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AccuteX 35AH erosion drill |
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Marcin Płodzień, D.Sc. Eng. | |
| LASERTEC 20 Linear laser cutting machine |
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The machine is designed to make precise 2D shapes with a thickness of up to 1 mm. Equipped with a 200W fiber laser that generates an electromagnetic wave with a length of 1067nm in pulsed or continuous mode and three controlled axes (X, Y, Z) with linear drives enabling the cutting head to operate at a maximum speed of up to 40 m/min. |
Marcin Płodzień, D.Sc. Eng. |