Robotics Catalysing Centre

HKSTP's premier prototyping workshop. Access industrial-grade CNC, Waterjet cutting, 3D printing, and robotics equipment for your engineering projects.

CNC Machining 3D Printing Robotics

Available Fabrication Equipment

Manual Machining

Vertical Turret Milling Machine

Bridgeport Series 1 (Style)
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Prototyping: Cutting custom slots, pockets, and contours into aluminum, steel, and plastics.
  • Mold & Die Making: Milling precise cavities for injection molding or casting.
  • Fixturing: Creating custom heavy-duty jigs and holding fixtures for other lab equipment.
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Manual Machining

Heavy-Duty Pedestal Drill Press

Standard Industrial Drill
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Hole Making: Precise drilling, reaming, and tapping of holes in metals and plastics.
  • Assembly Prep: Creating clearance holes for bolts and screws in structural prototypes.
  • Counter-sinking: Preparing holes so screw heads sit flush with the material surface.
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Laser Cutting

Laser Engraver / Cutter

GCC LaserPro X500III
Equipment No: LCM-01
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Enclosures: Rapid cutting of acrylic, wood, and cardboard for device casings and boxes.
  • 2D Prototyping: Quickly cutting accurate 2D shapes for sheet-metal or gasket designs.
  • Engraving: Adding labels, logos, and instructional text onto control panels and equipment.
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Waterjet Cutting

Abrasive Waterjet Cutter

OMAX ProtoMAX
Equipment No: WCM-01
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Thick Material: Cutting thick stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium plates with no heat distortion.
  • Architecture/Design: Creating custom metal tiles and artistic patterns from rigid materials.
  • Medical & Aerospace: High-precision cutting of specialized alloys that cannot be exposed to laser heat.
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Additive Manufacturing

FDM 3D Printer

Ultimaker 3 Extended
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Rapid Prototyping: Turning CAD designs into physical parts within hours for design verification.
  • Jigs & Fixtures: Printing custom tooling and assembly guides for manufacturing.
  • Functional Testing: Creating durable, complex mechanisms with moving parts using dual extrusion.
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CNC Machining

Desktop CNC Milling

Roland CNC
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Fine Detailing: Engraving and milling very small, intricate details on aluminum.
  • PCB Prototyping: Creating custom printed circuit boards for electronics.
  • Soft Materials: Machining plastics like Delrin, Nylon, and Teflon for custom gears.
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CNC Machining

CNC Vertical Milling Center

HAAS Automation
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Production Parts: Manufacturing complex 3D parts from aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
  • Medical Device Chassis: CNC milling exact enclosures for electronics and surgical tools.
  • Automation: High-precision jobs requiring repeatability and complex tool pathing.
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Manual Machining

Manual Lathe

Sherline
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Small Shafts: Turning down round rod stock into shafts, pins, and axles.
  • Fine Threading: Machining custom internal and external threads onto small components.
  • Model Making: Precision modification of small parts for scale models and prototypes.
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CNC Machining

Desktop CNC Mill

Sherline CNC
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Precision Milling: Creating very small, high-tolerance pocket cuts in soft metals.
  • Automated Repetition: Producing multiple copies of a small part with exact CNC consistency.
  • Electronics: Milling small aluminum heat sinks or precision brackets.
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Manual Machining

Heavy-Duty Industrial Engine Lathe

Gearhead Metal Lathe
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Large Shafts: Machining large diameter steel shafts, pipes, and fittings.
  • Heavy Fabrication: Facing, turning, and threading heavy metal stock.
  • Equipment Repair: Manufacturing custom replacement parts for industrial machinery.
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Robotics

Industrial Robotic Arm

KUKA Robotics
Location: 19W G/F

Application & Use Cases:

  • Automation Testing: Validating robotic pathing and movement algorithms.
  • Pick and Place: Automating the movement of parts from one station to another.
  • Material Handling: Lifting and positioning heavy objects for precise assembly.
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