Processing Equipment
What is processing?
Materials Processing in Material Science includes a series of steps used in the manufacture of raw materials into finished goods. At the MILL, the Processing Team uses multiple techniques to process materials, including 3D printing (additive manufacturing), sewing and embroidery (textiles), ball mills and furnaces (ceramics processing), etc.
The processing team is led by Sophia Anderson. Please contact Sophia for more information!
If there is a specific piece of equipment you would like training on, please email the respective Technical Officer (TO) for that piece of equipment.
The list of Technical Officers can be found here.
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Equipment List:
- Prusa i3 3D Printers
- Hyrel 3D Printers
- Prusa Resin Printer
- Formlabs 3+ Resin Printer
- Granulator
- Filament Maker
- Glass Kiln
- Cricut Vinyl Cutter
- Brother Sewing Machine
- Janome Sewing Machine
- Embroidery Machine
- Serger
- Screen Printer
- Heat Press
- Rolling Ball Mill
- Planetary Ball Mill
- Uniaxial Press
- Melting Furnace
- Button Maker
- Injection Molder
- Laser Cutter
- Sublimation Printer
Prusa i3 3D Printers
Located in Main Lab (167)
SOP: Prusa i3 MK3S
Prusa i3 is an FDM printer for 3D printing. It has a maximum print temperature of 300C so it is capable of a range of higher temperature materials. The materials that can be printed in Prusa include PLA, TPU, PP, etc. It has great reliability and produces higher resolution prints.
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BambuLab XIE Carbon 3D Printers
Located in Main Lab (167)
SOP: BambuLab XIE Carbon
The Bambu Lab X1E Carbon is a high-performance 3D printer designed for precision and reliability. Featuring an enclosed chamber, active heating, and advanced carbon fiber reinforcement, it excels at printing high-temperature and engineering-grade materials. With AI-driven calibration, multi-filament support, and composite compatibility, the X1E Carbon is ideal for demanding research and prototyping applications.
Hyrel 3D Printers
Located in Processing Lab (150)
SOP: Hyrel 3D printer
Hyrel 3D printers can print a large range of materials. The Repetrel control software allows for great flexibility in varying processing parameters. Print in just one material, or experiment with combinations; the heads are modular and each printer can support up to four heads at once.
Prusa Resin Printer
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Prusa SL1 & CW1
The Prusa Resin Printer implements stereolithography (SLA) printing by curing layers of thermoset resin using UV light.
Formlabs 3+ Resin Printer
Located in Advanced Prototyping Lab (150)
SOP: Formlabs 3+ Resin Printer
The Formlabs 3+ utilizes a stereolithographic printing technique by curing resin using a UV light source.
Granulator
Located in Main Lab (164)
Granulator is used by the MILL to break down old 3D prints into smaller pieces so that the material can be recycled using the filament maker in Love 167. The Sustainability L&D team is primarily working on this project. Learn more about Sustainability here.
Filament Maker
Located in Main Lab (167)
SOP: 3devo Composer 450 Filament Maker SOP
The 3devo is used to create filaments that can be used in 3D printing. The extruder takes granules of polymer(s) mainly from the granulator located in Love 164, heats them, forms them into a strand of filament, and spools the filament. Our filament maker is used in conjunction with the Sustainability L&D team. Learn more about Sustainability here.
Glass Kiln
Located in Main Lab (174)
SOP: Paragon Fusion CS14D Glass Kiln
The glass kilns are used by the Science of Art team for glass fusing projects and events. Learn more about SOA here.
Cricut Vinyl Cutter
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Cricut Maker 3 Vinyl Cutter
The Cricut is used to cut vinyl, paper, and other flat materials into desired shapes.
Brother Sewing Machine
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Brother SQ9185 Sewing Machine
The sewing machine is used to sew fabrics and materials together with a thread. It is used in conjunction with the Textiles L&D team. Learn more about Textiles here.
Janome Sewing Machine
Located in Main Lab (164)
Janome Embroidery Machine
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Janome MB7 Embroidery Machine
The embroidery machine is used to create patterns on textiles. It is used in conjunction with the Textiles L&D team. Learn more about Textiles here.
Serger
Located in Main Lab (164)
The Serger is used to create a secure and clean edge for any seam on a piece(s) of fabric.
Screen Printer
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Screen Printer
The screen printer uses a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink or dye onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. It is commonly used in conjunction with our heat press. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Heat Press
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: F2C Pro Heat Press
The F2C Pro heat press is used to stamp designs onto various textiles, including t-shirts. It is commonly used in conjunction with our screen printer. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Rolling Ball Mill
Located in Ceramics Lab (369)
Status: Currently Under Maintenance
SOP: US Stoneware 784AVM Rolling Ball Mill
Use the MILL’s US Stoneware rolling ball mill for comminution. This has a variety of applications in powder processing where smaller powder sizes may be preferable for solid-state diffusion. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Planetary Ball Mill
Located in Ceramics Lab (369)
Status: Currently Under Maintenance
SOP: Across International PQ-N04 Planetary Ball MILL
The Across International planetary ball mill is used when even finer particle sizes are necessary when compared to our rolling ball mill. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Uniaxial Press
Located in Ceramics Lab (369)
Status: Currently Under Maintenance
SOP: Carver 3851 Uniaxial Press
The uniaxial press is used to sinter a ceramic or cut a piece of material using a die. The plates of the press can be heated to a user-specified temperature. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Melting Furnace
Located in Ceramics Lab (369)
Status: Currently Under Maintenance
SOP: REX-C100 Electric Melting Furnace
The melting furnace is used to melt metals like Cu (1084.62°C), silver (961.78°C), gold (1064.18°C), and noble metals. If interested in using this piece of equipment, please contact the processing team’s CTO.
Button Maker
Located in Main Lab (164)
SOP: Cricut Button Maker 3 SOP
The button maker is used to create custom buttons or magnets by crimping circular cutouts, vinyl, and premade shells together. Designs are scaled and cut to specific sizes, then assembled and pressed using the machine’s lever mechanism.
Sublimation Printer
Located in Main Lab (164)
High Temperature 3D Printer
Located in Advanced Prototyping Lab (150)
High-Temperature 3D Printer Available for Relocation
The High-Temperature 3D Printer is currently seeking a new lab space. Professors interested in housing and utilizing this equipment are welcome to inquire. Please reach out to themillgt+CEO@gmail.com more details.
Vacuum Former
Located in Advanced Prototyping Lab (150)
SOP: Coming Soon
Rug Tufter
Located in Advanced Prototyping Lab (150)
SOP: Coming Soon
