Resources

WIRAD members have access to the following facilities and resources:

Supervisor Support
Collaborative Supervision Capacity within Wales
Workshops
Research Degree Training

Physical Resources
CAD/CAM (UWIC)
Film & Video Production (UWN)

Ffloc Research Gallery (UWN)
Workshops
Photographic Studios & Equipment (UWN)
Ceramics (UWIC)
Study space
Slide Library (UWIC)
Photographic Library (UWN)

PDR Resources

PDR has some of the best product design and development resources in the UK. These facilities are available to industry and research and are supported by a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent.

A summary of PDR facilities is listed below, please contact us for more detailed information.

• SolidWorks - 3D Computer Aided-Design

• FreeForm - 3D Digital Sculpture and freeform Computer-Aided Design

• Moldflow - moulding simulation software

• Optical 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering

• 2 Stereolithography SLA-250 machines

• Fused Deposition Modelling - FDM 2000 machine

• ThermoJet Wax 3D Printer

• Selective Laser Melting - SLM Realizer machine

• MCP Vacuum casting equipment

• MCP Rapid Metal casting equipment

Two fully equipped workshops allowing model making, batch production, high speed machining and injection moulding to be undertaken. Equipment and capability includes:

• HAAS 3 Axis CNC machining center

• OKK 3 Axis CNC machining centre

• Supermax 4 Axis CNC machining centre

• Ajax Premier 2 Axis CNC turret lathe

• Harrison 2 Axis CNC lathe

• Charmilles FORM 2LC Diesinker

• Negri Bossi 175 Ton horizontal injection moulding press.