What the facility does
Macro and micro milling mechanics, dynamics, machine tool control.
Areas of expertise
The Manufacturing Automation Laboratory (MAL) conducts research into machine tool, machining and mechatronics engineering, including high-speed, high-performance machining of aircraft parts, dies and moulds; computer control of machines; and precision motion control and measurement.
Research services
Machine tool vibration analysis, Precision machine control and measurement
Sectors of application
- Aerospace and satellites
- Automotive
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Automation Laboratory | Quaser UX 600 (5-axis milling center) |
| Mori Seiki NT Mill Turn | |
| Mikrotool CNC Micro Machining Center | |
| Mitutoyo CMM | |
| Laser Vibrometer | |
| Laser Interforemeter | |
| Cutting Force Dynamometers | |
| Surface Analyzer | |
| CUTPRO Fourier Analyzer | |
| CUTPRO Modal Analysis | |
| CUTPRO Data Acquisition | |
| CUTPRO and MACHPRO Machining Analysis/Simulation Software | |
| Virtual CNC | |
| dSpace Stations | |
| Precision Mechatronics Laboratory | 6 DOF Floating Magnetic Table |
| Air Bearing Based Spindle Testing System |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Precision Mechatronics Laboratory | http://sites.mech.ubc.ca/~xdlu/ |
| Control Engineering Laboratory | http://www.sites.mech.ubc.ca/~cel/ |