The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PROPEM) of the School of Mining, Federal University of Ouro Preto offers students the opportunity to conduct their research in the following laboratories:
1. Machining Research and Technology Center – MRTC
This laboratory is dedicated to the Materials and Manufacturing Processes field, encompassing two research lines (Manufacturing Processes and Materials Characterization). However, its primary focus lies in advancing Manufacturing Processes.
2. Metrology Laboratory
The Metrology Laboratory serves the Materials and Manufacturing Processes field, including its two research lines (Manufacturing Processes and Materials Characterization), with a particular emphasis on professionals involved in Manufacturing Processes.
3. Heat Transfer and Thermal Systems Laboratory
The Heat Transfer and Thermal Systems Laboratory primarily addresses the Thermal and Fluids area, specifically its research line on Transport Phenomena and Energy. Nevertheless, the Materials Characterization and Manufacturing Processes line aligns well with the laboratory, collaborating on various research projects such as machining.
4. Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Laboratory
The Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Computational Thermodynamics serves the Thermal and Fluids area, particularly the research line on Transport Phenomena and Energy.
5. Dynamics and Control Laboratory
The Dynamics and Control Laboratory caters to the Materials and Manufacturing Processes field and its two research lines (Materials Characterization and Manufacturing Processes).
6. Laboratory of Metallography and Mechanical Tests
This laboratory primarily supports undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering within the Materials and Manufacturing Processes field.
7. Sintering Laboratory
The Sintering Laboratory primarily supports undergraduate and graduate students in Mining Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on research development in fine agglomeration through pelletization and sintering within the Materials and Manufacturing Processes field.