Discover Our Facilities

Technological resources available at CEDAEC (Centro de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Especiales y Certificación de Procesos para los Sectores Militar y Defensa / Centre for the Development of Applications and Process Certifications for the Defence Sector) in Linares.

Metal Additive Manufacturing

  • x2 DED-L/w systems – 300×400×600 mm (+3 additional systems at CESFAREs)
  • x1 DED-L/w system – 145×168×390 mm (+4 at CESFARES and partners)
  • x3 DED-L/w + Robot + Orbital systems – up to 1,500–2,000 mm (+8 at CESFAREs and partners)
  • x1 PBF-L/M 160x160x200mm
  • x2 PBF-L/M 250x250x400mm
  • x1 PBF-L/M 400x300x400mm
  • x1 PBF- L/M 200x200x200mm
  • x1 PBF-L/M 300ø x400mm

Polymer Additive Manufacturing

  • x1 FDM/FDG + robot, up to 2,000mm
  • x1 FDM/FDG up to 3m3
  • x1 PBF-L/P 525x400x400 mm
  • x1 FDM 330x240x300mm
  • x1 MJ 5210 380x284x380mm
  • x1 FFF 165x165x300 mm

3D Scanning

  • x1 FreeScan Trio SHINING 3D
  • x1 FreeScan Combo SHINING 3D
  • x1 Traescan C SHINING 3D
  • x1 Freescan track Pro 2

Dimensional Control

  • x1 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Post-Processing

  • x3 Sandblasting systems
  • x1 Vibratory polishing system
  • x1 Chemical treatment baths
  • x1 Chemical polishing system for plastics
  • x1 Shot peening system
  • x2 5-axis CNC machining centres
  • x2 Lathes + 1 Milling machine
  • x1 Heat treatment furnace – 1,000×1,000×1,000 mm
  • x1 Heat treatment furnace – 600×600×600 mm
  • x1 Heat treatment furnace – Ø750×750 mm

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)

  • x1 Computed Tomography and Digital Radiography system (300 + 450 kV)
  • x1 Liquid penetrant testing system
  • x1 Magnetic particle inspection system
  • x2 Ultrasonic testing systems
  • x2 Surface roughness testers

Destructive Testing

  • x2 Hardness testers
  • x1 Universal testing machine – 10 kN (polymers)
  • x1 Universal testing machine – 100 kN
  • x1 Fatigue testing system – 250 kN
  • x1 Fatigue testing system – 100 kN
  • x1 Charpy impact tester – 750 J
  • x1 Salt spray chamber
  • x1 Corrosion testing system

Characterisation

  • x3 Optical microscopes
  • x1 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • x1 Metallographic sample preparation laboratory
  • x1 DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
  • x1 TMA (Thermomechanical Analysis / Dilatometry)
  • x1 Elemental analyser
  • x1 ICP-MS
  • x1 XRF