Central Research Facility NITK

Micromachining with EDM facility

Make:DT-110i, Mikrotools Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Located at:CRF Annexe - G06

Features:

Low speed spindle (3000 rpm), High speed spindle (10000 rpm), Micro EDM

Specification:

Precision control of movement by NC codes, Job area of (in mm) 100(1st axis), 100(2nd axis), 200(3rd axis)

Facilities

Capable of multiple machining processes such as turning (50 µm), milling (100 µm low speed, 30 µm high speed), drilling (200 µm), grinding and high speed milling of hard alloys, EDM die sinking, EDM milling, wire based electrode dressing facility, 200 mm travel in X-, 100 mm each in Y- and Z-directions with negligible backlash, touch-screen based GUI, CCD camera to visually monitor the workpiece with rapid tool changing mechanism, NC code assisted:

Applications:

  • Removal of material in the order of microns
  • Machining of high precision parts like bio medical implants/stents
  • Micro EDM facility for drilling holes or slots with minimum dimension of 250 µm
  • High degree of Surface roughness
  • Micro Geometry & Shape

Machining charges as per actuals (Machine time x cost per hour)

Raw material and consumables charges will be as per the requirement, if any.

Testing charges (Cost/Hour)

Job order type Turning Milling/Drilling EDM WEDG
NITK users Rs. 250/- Rs. 300/- Rs. 350/- Rs. 450/-
Other academic institutions / Research and Development organizations* Rs. 550/- Rs. 600/- Rs. 650/- Rs. 750/-
Industry personnel* Rs. 850/- Rs. 900/- Rs. 950/- Rs. 1050/-

*GST(18%) extra. Above charges are for providing raw material.

For further Query Contact:

Mr. Nishanth (Operator CRF), Mob: +91-9632493401 , Email: crf_mircotool@nitk.edu.in

Dr. Navin Karanth P. (Faculty in-charge), Mob: +91-9449058052 Email: navinkaranth.p@nitk.edu.in