Facilities

UTM is an electromechanical or hydraulic powered system used for performing material testing (including tensile, compressive, shear, bending, peeling, friction, tearing and other tests) to measure their strength and understand their mechanical behaviour.

• Model: Shimadzu AGX-50kNV

• Maximum load 50 kN

• Test speed range 0.0005 to 1,500 mm/min

• Static and low frequency cyclic loading

Materialographic preparation is the process of preparing materials, typically metals, ceramics, or composites, for microscopic examination. It involves steps like sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching to reveal the material's internal structure. This preparation is essential for analyzing properties such as grain size, phase distribution, and defects, enabling researchers and engineers to assess material quality and performance. 

The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) XE-7 is a high-resolution tool for nanoscale surface analysis. It provides 3D imaging with atomic precision and offers both contact and non-contact modes. The XE-7 minimises image artifacts and is used in materials science, nanotechnology, and biological research to study surface topographies and properties at the nanoscale. 

DIC is a non-contact full-field measurement technique capable of obtaining in-plane deformation or strains on the surface of a specimen in its 2D configuration (with one camera) and out-of-plane deformation in 3D configuration (with two or more cameras). Specimens are prepared with a random speckle pattern, usually via printing or using spray paint, and high-resolution images are captured with one or more white light imaging cameras during deformation. It is best used for studying material deformation with high strain gradient which is typically found around notches, holes and crack tips.

The Aerospace laboratory's wind tunnel is a compact, self-supporting, open-circuit suction-based subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 305 mm by 305 mm and a length of 600 mm. It enables students to conduct advanced studies like aerodynamic force measurements, boundary layer analysis, flow visualization, and velocity measurements in the wake, providing comprehensive teaching and research applications.

Our experts are proficient with CFD tools for simulation of various flow conditions such as biological flow and for aerodynamics purposes

UoSM Mechanical Workshop is equipped with various manufacturing equipments including 3D printers, resin printer, 2D laser cutter, lathe, milling tool, band saw, and drill.