Metal

The metal workshop includes a complete mechanical and engineering shop, where the emphasis lies on material experimentation and related research. The metal workshop centers mostly on the development and construction of sculptures, installations and associated components, often in close collaboration with the other workshops.

Technical specialists

Stephan Kuderna

  • Description

    Specifications

    Radial drilling machine MK3, 100 – 1280 Rpm

    32mm

    Drill press MK2, 225 – 4300 Rpm

    18mm

    Circular cold saw Eisele

    315mm

    Lathe TOS

    1000 x 440/800mm

    Milling machine Deckel FP1, digital readout

    300mm, 250mm, 300mm

    Pullmax universal sheet metal machine

    forming 3mm, cutting 2mm

    Electric sheet metal guillotine

    1250 x 2mm

    Box and pan sheet metal brake, manual

    1250 x 2mm, 90mm height

    Manual sheet metal roller

    1250 x 2mm

    Ring and profile bender

    max. 70mm round

    Hydraulic press

    40t, 500mm stroke

    Bench grinder, 240V

    200mm

    Bench grinder, 240V

    diamond wheel

    Vertical belt sanding machine, adjustable table

    200mm band

    Polishing and buffing machine

    400mm

    Spot welding machine, water cooled

    2 x 4mm

    MIG/MAG welding machine, water cooled

    360A

    TIG welding machine, AC/DC, water cooled

    260A

    Inverter arc/TIG welder, AC

    160A

    Autogenous welding set

    Plasma cutter mobile

    30mm max.

    Blacksmith forge, mobile

    Electric chain

    800kg

    Hand notcher sheet metal

    90 degree

    Propane gas crucible melting furnace

    until crucible diameter 220 mm / 25 kg

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Workshops

The technical workshops at the Rijksakademie have been a site of innovation and experimentation for decades. Led by specialists who work closely together with the residents, the workshops facilitate the exchange of expertise and create the possibility of interdisciplinary projects involving both new and traditional materials and techniques.

Material Library

The Material Library collects information about materials used in the technical workshops of the Rijksakademie. The aim is to create a resource that promotes sustainable use of these materials by our residents. We also like to share this information with others in the field.