Materials Engineering Laboratories
This industry-sponsored laboratory supports particulate processing research by materials science and manufacutring students and faculty. The laboratory is equipped with a variety of powder preparation, processing anc characterization equipment, as well as equipment for green body consolidation and sintering. Equipment includes roller mills, mixers, a low-temperature drying oven, freeze dryer, cold press, various sintering furnaces (capable of up to 1700C in air and controlled atmospheres), a differntial thermal analyzer, X-ray sedigraph, and equipment for electrical property and density measurements.
Information
Materials Engineering Laboratories
Washburn Shops - Rm. WB 337, 339, 340, 341
WPI
100 Institute Rd.
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5633
Fax: 508-831-5178
Current Research Projects
If you would like information on current research projects, click on the links below:
- Quenching - Understanding, Controlling and Optimizing the Process
- Characterization of Thermal Barrier Coatings Deposited
by Electron Beam-Physical Vapor Deposition
Faculty Information
The faculty member in charge of the operation of this lab is
Prof. Sisson, any questions concerning the laboratories'
operation and usage should be directed to him.
Last modified: November 07, 2006 11:28:45