Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)
Capabilities
Mechanical
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining
- Electrical Discharge Machines
- Water-jet
- Mechanical & structural fabrication
- Pneumatics and hydraulics fabrication
- Rapid prototyping
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding and soldering
- Composite materials fabrication
- Additive manufacturing
- Welding
- Orbital welding
Electrical
- Power and electrical systems
- Electrical fabrication
- 3D scanning and measuring
- Laser Engraving
Design
- Mechanical and Electrical
- Prototype design and development
- Design for Manufacturability consultation
- Reverse engineering
Testing
- Facilities for testing of hazardous equipment
- Data acquisition
- LabVIEW software programming
3D Printing
Fused Deposition Manufacturing (FDM) 3D printer Fiber-reinforced FDM 3D printer
- Metal-X 3D printer
Composite Material equipment (mold router, curing ovens, vacuum systems)
Camera housing welding inside Prototype Development Laboratory
NASA KSC
Camera Housing Modification inside the Prototype Development Laboratory
NASA KSC
Milling component for Vehicle Damper System inside the Prototype Development Laboratory
NASA KSC