University of North Texas 
Lab Equipment
MTI RM-1 FSW&P Machine
| Capabilities | Retractable Pin Technology (RPT) Stationary Shoulder Tool Holder System MegaStir Tool Holder |
| Materials | Alloys: Al, Mg, Ti, Steels, Superalloys, etc. |
| Spindle | Speed range: 100-3000 rpm Torque: 300 Nm at 50 to 766 rpm |
| X-Axis | Stroke: 700 mm (27.5 in) Max velocity: 3000 mm/min (118 ipm) Max force: 22.5 kN (5000 lbf) |
| Y-Axis | Stroke: 305 mm (12 in) Max velocity: 3000 mm/min (118 ipm) Max force: 22.5 kN (5000 lbf) |
| Z-Axis | Stroke: 400 mm (16 in) Max velocity: 1000 mm/min (39 ipm) Max force: 67 kN (15000 lbf) |
| A-Axis | +/- 6 deg min (hardstop-to-hardstop) +/- 5 deg min (softstop-to-softstop/working range) +/- 5 deg min (range requirement) |
| Service Requirements | Air: 80 psi (5.5 bar) 3.5 scfm Argon: 60 ft3/hr (28 l/min) Supply voltage: 480 VAC/60 Hz, 3 phase, 100A |
| Data Monitoring | Temperature telemetry system (MegaStirTM) |
ABB Robotic Arm & FSW/P End Effector
ABB IRB Power 6-Axis Robot
FSP end effector system built by Friction Stir Link (FSL)
| Materials | Alloys: |
| Spindle | Speed range: Torque: |
| X-Axis | Stroke: Max velocity: Max force: |
| Y-Axis | Stroke: Max velocity: Max force: |
| Z-Axis | Stroke: Max velocity: Max force: |
| A-Axis | +/- |
| Service Requirements | Air: Supply voltage: |
| Data Monitoring | Temperature telemetry system by Friction Stir LinkTM |
Multi-physics Materials Processing
MTS Model 322.41 Servohydraulic Test System, 500 kN (110 kip) Actuator
Interchangeable Titanium dies, 20mm, 30mm, and 40mm
Model 3474-140 GMW Dipole Electromagnet
| Operation mode | Continuous wave (CW) |
| Maximum output | 1500 Watts |
| Tuning range of output power | 10 Watt increments |
| Emission wavelength | 1065-1080 nm |
| Maximum emission linewidth | 6 nm |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Feed fiber core size (HLC-8, QBH type) | 100 µm (Ch 1), 200 µm (Ch 2), 10 m length |
| Wall plug efficiency | > 30% |
| Ancillary options available | External couplar, beam switch |
| Interface | Standard: LaserNet, Digital I/O, Analog Control |
| Collimator and focusing lens focal length | 126 mm and 568 mm (input to output beam diameter ratio: 4.54 |
| Collimator and focus head requirements | Water cooled; clean & dry compressed air |
Multi-physics Materials Processing Accessories
Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test Rig
SURE-Test Systems from REL, Inc.
ATS-2320 Lever Arm Creep Testers
| Max Capacity | 10,000 lbf |
| Column Width | 5.5 in |
| Lever Arm Ratio | 5:1 |
| Draw Head Drive (speed) | 0.1 – 1.2 in/min |
| Load Accuracy | +/- 0.5% |
| Max. Test Temp. | 1100°C |
Elevated Temperature Mini-tensile Testing System
Sub-sized Specimen Tensile Properties
Materials tested include alloys of Al, Mg, Ti, Steel
| Strain Rate | 10-2 s-1 to 10-6 s-1 |
| Load Cell Capacity | 500 lbf |
| Software | LabVIEW Data Acquisition |
| Specimen Dimensions | |
| Length | 2 – 5 mm |
| Width | 1 – 1.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 – 1.3 mm |
Mini Fatigue Testing Systems
Bending Fatigue Testing
Materials tested include alloys of Al & Ti
| Max. Rotation Speed | 2000 rpm |
| Max. Frequency | 33 Hz |
| Load Cell Capacity | 10 lb |
| R ratios (σmin/ σmax) | 0 – 1 |
Micro Hardness Measuring Equipment - Automatic
| Test Load (g) | 10,25,50,100,200,300,500,1000 (2000) |
| Standards Compliant | EN-ISO 6507, ASTM E384 & E92, and JIS |
| Test Cycle | Automatic (loading/dwell/unloading) |
| Dwell Time (s) | 5 - 99 |
| Automatic Turret | 3 position, 1 indenter, max 2 objectives |
| Turret Speed | 120° per sec |
| Statistics | Load, Mean, Stdev, Min, Max, Range |
| Digital Encoder Res. | 0.1µm |
| Total Mag. | 100x, 500x |
| Measuring Range | 200µm at 10x |
| Conversions | Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell |
Micro Hardness Measuring Equipment - Manual
YLS-1500-S2T, Compact kW Ytterbium Fiber Laser System
| Operation Mode | Continuous Wave (CW) |
| Maximum Output Power | 1500 Watts |
| Tuning Range of Output Power | 10 Watt Increments |
| Emission Wavelength (λc) | 1065-1080 nm |
| Maximum Emission Linewidth (Δλ) | 6 nm |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Feed Fiber Core Size (HLC-8, QBH type) | 100 µm (Ch 1), 200 µm (Ch 2) |
| Wall Plug Efficiency | >30% |
Mini Corrosion Testing System
Mini Corrosion Testing System
Measures Stress Corrosion Cracking Susceptibility (SCC)
| Corrosion Medium | 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution |
| Strain Rate | 10-6/sec |
| Load Cell Capacity | 500 lb |
| Software | LabVIEW Data Acquisition |
| Alloys Tested (thus far) | Mg & Al alloys |
Potentio-dynamic Polarization Tester
Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Camera System
Ultrasonic Spot Welder
| Reed Material | H13 Tool Steel (HRC) |
| Reed Tip and Anvil Tip | M2 Tool Steel |
| Dimensions | |
| Welding Head | 29” h x 19” w x 18” d |
| Power Supply | 8” h x 20” w x 22” d |
| Frequency of Operation | 20 kHz |
| Welding Modes | Time, Energy, Power |
| Max. Power | 3500 Watts (10 W increments) |
| Max. Time Duration | 4 sec at 50% Duty Cycle |
| Impedance Range | 8-10 typically |