Metal Workshop
Availability of Machines and Devices
From time to time, certain machines and equipment may not be available for use due to renovations, expansions, maintenance, repairs or other similar reasons. This may be because they are out of order or require initial commissioning. If you require the use of specific equipment for your project, we ask that you contact the relevant contacts by email or telephone in advance to ensure availability.
"Whether it's drilling, bending, milling, sawing, welding, or pressing, in our Metal Workshop you'll find the right machine and competent guidance and support for your metal project!
We are currently working on workshops like 'Basics of Metalworking' or 'Welding for Beginners', so that in the future you can playfully learn the basics of metal processing that you need to then independently and with support venture into your first projects. (Therefore, the workshops mentioned above are not available at the moment).
Where elsewhere it's said 'Hands off', with us it's: 'Come here! Get involved! We'll help you with it! Stick with it!' After the safety instructions, you're allowed to work quite independently. Dive into the 'Club of metalworking'!"
Who is the contact for the Metal Workshop?
Dietmar Krukowski
"Hi, my name is Dietmar. In the Makerspace of the RUB I am the workshop manager of the metal workshop. When it comes to the topic of metal, I am happy to be your contact. As a former Opel employee here on the site, I have experienced the development of the industry at first hand and have been able to gain a lot of experience in technology and later in training. I'm looking forward to supporting and advancing your projects."
- Trainer of retrainees in the metal sector at BFZ in Essen BFZ Essen GmbH
- Member of the examination board of the IHK Essen for industrial mechanics and metal cutting mechanics
- Trainer for industrial mechanics in the training workshop of Adam Opel AG
- many years of experience as maintenance employee of Adam Opel AG
- much experience in CNC and conventional milling
- Tool expert of TCM International Tool Consulting and Management
How to use the Metal Workshop
In order to work in the Metal Workshop, you must first have attended the General Safety Instruction. If you have no previous knowledge in this area, you must attend a workshop (currently being developed) and then receive instruction and training for the respective application (e.g. sawing or drilling). Many devices require experience in handling and therefore we only allow you to work independently on the machines if you have prior knowledge and after detailed instruction.
If you would like to use our metal workshop, just let us know on site contact us.
To the work folder 'Metal Workshop' with further documents
In this folder you will find further documents for the Metal Workshop such as operating manuals, operating instructions, tutorials and other things to make your work easier.
As always: Together we are stronger - we are happy about every contribution to the knowledge and experience collection!
This is What You Can Do in the Metal Workshop
Below you will find a detailed description of each of these areas.
Sheet Metal Working
Bending is a manufacturing process in which a bending moment is applied to the material, causing a plastic, permanent deformation. When bending sheet metal, the shape is changed by folding it over.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
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- 1250 mm working width
- up to 3 mm cutting capacity depending on material
- length stop up to 630 mm
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Press Brake Bench FSBM-1020-25
- 1020 mm working width
- Maximum bending angle 135
- Bending capacity mild steel 2,5 mm
- Bending capacity VA steel 1,5 mm
- Bending capacity aluminum 3 mm
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Round Bending Machine RBM 1270-25E
- 1270 mm working width
- Bending capacity for
- steel 2.5 mm
- VA steel 1.8 mm
- aluminum 3.0 mm
- Bending diameter minimum 135 mm
Stationary Drilling Machines
To drill a hole in solid material, a stationary drilling machine is very suitable. Here you can drill into a wide variety of materials. Whether steel, aluminum or plastic.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
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Stationary Drilling Machine Optidrill DH28BV
- Drilling capacity up to 28 mm
- Drilling capacity up to 18 mm
Lathing
Lathing is the exciting machining of round parts. So you can make round parts with offsets and curves on lathes.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
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- Tip width 650 mm
- Diameter over bed 360 mm
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Profi 550 WQV Bernardo Lead Spindle Lathe
- Center width 550 mm
- Center height 125 mm
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Maximum diameter over bed 250 mm
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Milling attachment:
- Drilling capacity 16 mm
- Face milling cutter maximum 50 mm
- End mill maximum 16 mm
- Pivotable -90° to 90
Milling Machines
Milling produces parts with flat surfaces or contours. Not every part can be produced in 3D printing. Straight components made of steel, aluminum, brass and copper are milled. Plastics can also be milled.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
- Avia FNX 30PNC
- Manual milling machine that can also be programmed for simple straight lines. No curves can be programmed and there is no CAM function.
- Table area 710 mm x 315 mm
- Travel 400 mm x 315 mm x 350 mm
- Control: TNC 128 Heidenhain linear control
- Speed Variable max 3000 1/min
Measuring and Testing
If a component is also to function in assembly, measuring and checking the required dimensions is very important. In our Basic Workshop you will learn to recognize the dimensions.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
- Mitutoyo Measuring Device
- Various hand-held measuring devices (measuring screws, gauges and so on)
Pressing
Sometimes you also need to press two workpieces together. Pressing is very well suited for this. In advance, of course, the components must be manufactured so that the process also works.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
- Workshop Press Compac 25t
- Pressure 25 tons
- Stroke 240 mm
- Hand lever press
Welding / Thermal Cutting
Welding permits a wide range of design possibilities. In general, welded constructions are material-saving, simple and quick to manufacture, and thus cost-effective. For joining metals, welding is generally the best non-detachable connection.
Our Devices (Links lead to the manufacturer's website):
- Kemppi Fast MIG Pulse 450
- Artec Topweld EL (Electric hand welder)
- Artec Topweld TIG 300 DC (TIG steel welder)
- Kemppi Master TIG MLS 4000
- Migatronic PI 250 AC/DC
- Plasma Hand Cutter Inverter CUTi-35
- Material thickness 0.5 - 12 mm
- Electrically conductive materials.
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