Use of any of these tools can be facilitated through a CDI Product Support Consultation.

Please contact us on 021 461 1488 or email:

Caragh Barwise
caragh.barwise@thecdi.org.za

Research and Design

•  Research computers
•  Design and Fabrication computers
•  Surface Design computers
•  3D Design computer
•  Document and Film scanners
•  Graphics tablet
•  Inkjet printer

3D design software

Our facility provides access to both open source and commercial software. International software company Dassault Systems SOLIDWORKS has donated full commercial licenses of its 3D products and tools to the CDI. If you wish to find out more, contact Caragh Barwise on caragh.barwise@thecdi.org.za.

Fabric Processes and Paper

•  Vinyl cutter
  
•  Sublimation printer
•  Fabric transfer printer
•  Thermal transfer press
•  Craft cutting plotter

Laser Cutting and Engraving

•  CNC Engraving machine

3D Fabrication and Scanning

•  3D Printer
•  3D Scanner
•  2.5D Scanner
•  3D Milling machine

Mould Making

•  Mould making
•  Vacuum chamber

Thermoforming

•  Vacuum former
•  Line bender
•  Hot wire cutter

Welding, Bending and Heating

•  Metal bending kit
•  Wood burning kit
•  Heat cutting kit
•  Heat gun and flame torch
•  Glue guns
  
•  Hand tools: pliers and shearing

Electronics

•  Soldering Irons
•  Power supply and Oscilloscope
•  Hand tools: electronics

Sawing and Cutting

•  Scroll saw
  
•  Mitre Saw (electric)
•  Mitre saw (hand)
•  Routers
•  Rotary multi-tool
•  Jig saw
•  Circular saw
•  Hand tools: cutting and sawing

Sanding and Finishing

•  Electric hand sander
•  Hand tools: rasps and files

Drilling, Punching, Tapping and Fastening

•  Drill press
•  Hand drills (electric and hand)
•  Tap and die set
•  Hand tools: punching
•  Assorted hand tools