{"id":2038,"date":"2022-02-11T15:06:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T19:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/?page_id=2038"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:31:13","slug":"dunkworks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/dunkworks\/","title":{"rendered":"DunkWorks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/DW_fish_white.png\" alt=\"DW_fish_white\" title=\"DW_fish_white\" \/>\n\t<h1>DunkWorks<\/h1>\n\t<p>DunkWorks provides WHOI and its partners with a range of useful equipment and resources to support rapid prototyping efforts, including the creation and testing of designs prior to deployment in a marine environment.<\/p>\n<p>Through DunkWorks, DeepTech supports both conceptual development and physical construction by giving users of the facility an opportunity to engage in iterative design. In the process, users practice and acquire new, tangible skills to help advance their careers and the fields in which they work.<\/p>\n\t<h1>Equipment<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2026\/03\/9929-578x1024.jpg\" alt=\"9929\" height=\"1024\" width=\"578\" title=\"9929\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tForm 4L\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Large format 3D printer that creates high-resolution objects with larger build volumes and more powerful laser than the Form 4.\u00a0 The 4L offers more resins, higher performance, and crisper features.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/Markforged_Metalx.jpg\" alt=\"mark forged\" title=\"Markforged_Metalx\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tMARKFORGED METALX 3D PRINTER\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Metal 3D Printer and Sintering Machines capable of printing 17-4 Stainless steel, Tool Steel, Inconel 625, and Copper.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_135306-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_135306\" height=\"1152\" width=\"1536\" title=\"20241025_135306\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tMARKFORGED MARK TWO\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Continuous Fiber Composite 3D Printer capable of printing nylon and fiber reinforced composite parts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_135405-1152x1536.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_135405\" height=\"1536\" width=\"1152\" title=\"20241025_135405\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tFORTUS 3D FDM PRINTER\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Creates fused-deposition models from a scanned original or CAD file using ASA or nylon-impregnated carbon fiber.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2026\/03\/9930-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"9930\" height=\"578\" width=\"1024\" title=\"9930\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tStratasys J850 Prime\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Polyjet resin 3D printer capable of seamlessly blending materials of different rigidity, transparency, or color.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2026\/03\/9931-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"9931\" height=\"1444\" width=\"2560\" title=\"9931\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tEpilog Fusion M2\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Dual-laser cutting and engraving system with a 40&#8243;X28&#8243; work area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/deeptech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_135651-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_135651\" height=\"1152\" width=\"1536\" title=\"20241025_135651\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tPROTOMAX WATERJET MACHINE\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Cut 2D shapes from 12&#8243;x12&#8243; sheets of plastic or metal materials up to 1.5&#8243; thick<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/formech-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"formech\" title=\"formech\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tFormech Vacuum Thermoforming Station\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/MechWorkStation-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanical Work Stations\" title=\"MechWorkStation-1\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tMechanical Workstation\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Includes resources for most mechanical needs, including measuring, tooling, and finishing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_122824-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_122824\" title=\"20241025_122824\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tElectronics Workstations\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Provides regulated power supply, soldering and de-soldering tools, EM discharging, and other equipment to complete electronics projects.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_135556-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_135556\" title=\"20241025_135556\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tCOMPUTER WORKSTATIONS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Two computer workstations equipped with the software to run all Dunkworks fabrication equipment as well as Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks CAD packages for modeling.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www2.whoi.edu\/site\/avast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/10\/20241025_135254-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"20241025_135254\" title=\"20241025_135254\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tAutomated cutting, stripping, and crimping stations\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Improve cable assembly workflows with precision repeatable wire stripping and connector crimping automation.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DunkWorks DunkWorks provides WHOI and its partners with a range of useful equipment and resources to support rapid prototyping efforts, including the creation and testing of designs prior to deployment in a marine environment. 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