3D Printer

Currently, the laboratory has six 3D printers, distributed across three different technologies. Three of them use FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology and are responsible for manufacturing most of the parts used in the laboratory, ranging from the production of sensor calibration supports to the manufacture of functional parts applied directly in centrifugal tests.

The printing park also includes a composite printer that combines CFR (continuous fiber reinforcement) and FDM technologies, enabling the manufacture of components with high mechanical strength, with performance comparable to that of 6061 aluminum. This performance is achieved by incorporating reinforcing fibers into the structure of the parts, strategically positioned to increase strength and mitigate stress concentrations, based on prior finite element analyses performed in 3D modeling software.

Finally, the laboratory has a resin printer that integrates LFD (low force display) and SLA (stereolithography) technologies, capable of producing parts with isotropy and excellent mechanical properties, as well as enabling the manufacture of components in flexible and transparent materials, significantly expanding the range of experimental applications.