The LF35-75 is a 35 ton oscillating 75 ton forge capacity (150,000 lbs. down to 10,000 lbs) universal machine capable of solid state welding a variety of materials, sizes and geometries.

Advanced forming presses like those at LIFT also serve as sophisticated test systems, allowing one to characterize material properties over a range of temperatures and pressures. For example, the limitations of a material for stamping can be determined by generating a forming limit diagram via controlled experiments. Further, these data can be used to calibrate and refine Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Models (ICME) models, which serve as the core of any contemporary advanced manufacturing effort.

Enables the solidification, sintering, and densification of metal, polymer, ceramic and composite powders in the solid state. This method, coupled with powder metallurgy allows for the formation of components from metals (such as refractory metals) that are otherwise inaccessible with other techniques, and results in superior material and mechanical properties. The HIP process subjects a component to both elevated temperature and isostatic (or equal) gas pressure in a high-pressure containment vessel. The chamber is heated, and argon gas is pumped into the cell until the desired pressure and temperature are achieved. The pressure is applied to the material from all directions.

Joining needs include: arc welding, spot welding, adhesive bonding, mechanical joining, surface treatment—cleaning or coating, and alignment and fixturing of components for joining.

For manufacturing lightweight components, high-temperature metallic billets (aluminum or magnesium, for example) are forced through a die to create an elongated product with a cross-sectional shape determined by the die shape. The elongated material, now in the shape of the die, can be cut into desired lengths and/or reshaped using additional thermomechanical, additive, or subtractive processes. A common example of an extruded product is the aluminum perimeter of window screens.

EOS is the world’s leading technology provider for additive manufacturing solutions with metals and plastics through 3D printers, materials and software.

Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing employs low-temperature kinetic deposition of various types of metal powders, supporting the production of custom components and functionally-graded materials. During the process, fine powder particles are accelerated in a high-velocity compressed gas stream, and upon the impact on a substrate or backing plate, deform and bond together creating a layer. Moving the nozzle over a substrate repeatedly, a deposit is building up layer-by-layer, to form a part or component. The SPEE3D process is also 100 to 1000 times faster than traditional 3D metal printing, making it the world’s fastest way to turn your design into a usable printed metal part.

The LIFT CT Scanner is configurable with several micrometer-focus x-ray tubes for high resolution applications and high-power millimeter-focus xray sources for castings, munitions, automotive assemblies, aerospace assemblies and other nondestructive test inspections. This and other equipment are featured on the floor of the LIFT HIGH-BAY, and availble to member organizations for testing.