🗑️Metal Working

Hand Tools

About

Hand tools can be used to shape metals and other hard/dense materials, such as plastics.

Our Tools

• Hack Saws

• Tin Snips

• Files

• Punches

• Pliers

• Hammers

Access

Available for use during Open Hours

Ask a technician during if you require assistance, or Book a Technician in advance.

Metal Band Saw

About

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Material is fed into a continuous band saw blade to create straight or curved cuts.

Our Machines

• Startrite 24-V-10, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Guillotine

About

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A sharp edge is lowered to slice straight cuts.

Our Machines

• John Heine Model 36B Series 2, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Cold Saw

About

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A cooled circular saw blade is controlled to make straight cuts in lengths of clamped material.

Our Machines

• Brobo S350D, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Drill Press

About

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A drill bit is loaded and fed at a controlled rotational speed into material mounted to the platform, allowing more precise holes to be made than are practicable using a handheld drill.

Our Machines

• Parken B8-VAR-1F, 4x

• Handheld Drills

Access

INDUCTION REQUIRED

Complete the Induction

Once you pass the Drill Press Induction, you may use the drill press during Open Hours.

Sheet Metal Benders

About

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A heavyweight clamp holds sheet metal in place while the tool is pushed against it to make a straight bend.

Our Machines

• Magnabend 1250E, 1x

• Manual Metal Bender, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Sheet Metal Roller

About

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A sequence of rollers force curvature into sheet metal.

Our Machines

• John Heine 20H, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Pipe Bender

About

Our Machines

• Pipe Bender, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

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Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Linishing Belt

About

For shaping and deburring.

Our Machines

• Parken MK644, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

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Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

Power Tools

About

Our Equipment

• Angle Grinder - For cutting and grinding of metals and other hard materials.

• Nibbler - For making freehand cuts in sheet metal.

• Dremel Tool - For fine cutting and polishing work.

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician

Or, ask a ProtoLAB technician during Open Hours for assistance.

MIG Welding

About

Metal Inert Gas welding can be applied to join thicker steel parts.

Our Machines

• WIA 256 Weldmatic, 3x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

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TIG Welding

About

Tungsten Inert Gas welding can be applied to join thinner sheet steel or aluminium parts.

Our Machines

• Kemppi MLS3000 ACDC, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

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Spot Welding

About

Spot welding can be used to tack materials together or make non-watertight joins. The metals are welded in a spot rather than a continuous seam.

Our Machines

• Orman 2-QS-17/A, 1x

• Benchtop Spot Welders

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

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Oxyacetylene Torch

About

Oxyacetylene gas burns to enable high heats to be applied to materials. It can be used for soldering or brazing.

Our Machines

• Uni Flame TB-101-3/4, 1x

Access

TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED

Book a Technician