Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)
Capabilities
Mechanical
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining
- Electrical Discharge Machines
- Water-jet
- Mechanical & structural fabrication
- Pneumatics and hydraulics fabrication
- Rapid prototyping
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding and soldering
- Composite materials fabrication
- Additive manufacturing
- Welding
- Orbital welding
Electrical
- Power and electrical systems
- Electrical fabrication
- 3D scanning and measuring
- Laser Engraving
Design
- Mechanical and Electrical
- Prototype design and development
- Design for Manufacturability consultation
- Reverse engineering
Testing
- Facilities for testing of hazardous equipment
- Data acquisition
- LabVIEW software programming
3D Printing
- Metal-X 3D printer
Composite Material equipment (mold router, curing ovens, vacuum systems)
Camera housing welding inside Prototype Development Laboratory
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Camera Housing Modification inside the Prototype Development Laboratory
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Milling component for Vehicle Damper System inside the Prototype Development Laboratory
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