Manufacturing Technology Research Laboratory (MTRL)

The MTRL facility is responsible for manufacturing technology for research conducted by the School of Engineering. A significant aspect of MTRL's work involves welding, a high-heat process that fuses materials by melting the base material and adding a filler material. MTRL supports various welding processes, including:

     1. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, which uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create an arc that melts the base metal.

     2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), or MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, which employs an electric arc to melt and fuse metals together.

     3. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also referred to as manual metal arc (MMA) welding, which is a manual process utilizing a consumable electrode to join metals.

To enhance the properties of its welds, MTRL conducts Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT). The purpose of PWHT is to improve the material's properties, minimize the risk of defects, and relieve residual stress.

The manufacturing processes at MTRL are supported by a range of high-quality equipment to ensure efficiency. This includes positioning equipment like clamping fixtures and lifting machinery of various capacities, as well as preparation equipment such as guillotines, and rolling and bending machines.