1. Research equipment at OU Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
100 ton hydraulic press;
65 ton mechanical press capable to operate with the coil up to 120 strokes/min;
100kN Instron tensile testing machine with video extensometer and digital image correlation;
Laboratory cold rolling mill IRM;
Ductility tester;
Aramis optical system for Digital Image Correlation measurements;
Argus optical system for measuring strain distributions in industrial parts
Pulse generators: 100kJ Pulsar; 40kJ IAP and 22 kJ IAP Magnepress;
1600 C furnace;
Multiple dies for trimming, self-piercing riveting, drawing, bulging, bending, etc.

2. Automated press cell – die wear study; lubricant study in production conditions
Experimental die
Dallas Decoiler, Feeder and Straightener
65 Ton Minster Mechanical Press

3. Decoiler
Straightener & feeder
65 ton mechanical press

4. 100 ton hydraulic Dake press
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5. IAP Pulse Generator for pulsed forming
Module 1
Charger
Module 2
V=50kV
E=40kJ
C=64F

6. 100 kJ electromagnetic pulsed welding unit
Eight blocks of capacitors can be reconfigured to provide the pulse of optimal duration and amplitude

7. 22 kJ IAP Magnepress
V=15kV
E=22.5kJ
C=200F

8. Video system for monitoring sheared edge stretchability providing full screen view of 1mm thick sheared edge
High resolution video camera
Sheared sample
Digital extensometer

9. Instron 5962 – 100kN tensile frame
With
video extensometer;
2D Digital Image Correlation system;
hydraulic grips and
mechanical grips

10. Video system for monitoring sheared edge stretchability providing full screen view of 1mm thick sheared edge

11. Experimental shearing die at Oakland University
Upper shearing blade
Sample being sheared
Clamping pad
Lower shearing blade
This tool can be used for material bendability study

12. IRM reconditioned 4 x 6 Laboratory Rolling Mill
Roll Diameter: 4”
Roll Width: 6”
Roll Material: 52100
Roll Hardness:60--‐62 Rockwell C
Roll Finish: Satin
Bearings: Precision
Separating Force: 50,000 lbs
Mill Power: 5 hp
Mill Speed: 0--‐50fpm
Mill Tables: Entry and Exit.
Entry table will have adjustable Guides

13. Blue M 1500°C Multi-Purpose Box Furnace
BF51643BC interior dimensions 11”x 15.5” x9”

14. Buehler Ecomet 4000, Model 42-1780, Variable Speed Polisher/Grinder
S/N 614-EPL with AutoMet 2000 Model

15. 40,000 lbf Capacity Louis Small, Model DTY-40, Sheet Metal Ductility Testing Machine. S/N 40061
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity (Lbs)
40,000
Range (s) (Lbs)
0 – 40,000
Maximum Specimen Thickness
.250"
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH)
31" x 26" x 63"
Approximate Weight (Lbs)
700
Electrical Requirements (V,Hz,Ph)
120, 60, 1
EQUIPPED WITH:
 One (1) Standard Bottom Die & One (1) Upper Die
 One (1) 0.875" Diameter Ball Indenter
 Cup Height Dial Indicator
 Single Dial Load Indicator in 200 lbf Increments