Instrument Shop

The Chemistry / Physics and Astronomy Instrument Shop builds, modifies and repairs scientific instruments that are used in the sciences.

• CUSTOM DESIGN. Consult with and advise Faculty and other researchers on instrumentation design and construction.
• CAD/CAM. We use the CAD program SolidWorks and the CAM program Esprit to integrate designed parts into 3-axis milling and wired EDM.
• MILLING MACHINES. Currently have (3) Bridgeport 3 axis CNC, (3) Series I Bridgeports, and (1) Series II Bridgeport.
• ENGINE LATHES. (4) lathes with largest swing of 16 inches x 3 ft. long.
• EDM. (2) Sinker Electrical Discharge Machines and Charmilles 4 axis wire EDM.
• SURFACE GRINDERS. We have (2) standard and (1) cyclindrical surface grinder.
• WELDING. Ultra High Vacuum, TIG, MIG, Oxygen-Acetylene, Brazing.
• STOCK MATERIALS. We stock Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Oxygen Free Copper, Brass and many other specialty metals and plastics. We also carry a large selection of Swaglock fittings to 3/8 inch, standard and metric fasteners to 1/2 inch and 10 mm, along with conflat flanges to 6.

The Instrument Shop offers Chemistry and Physics students free access to a seat and training on the CAD program "SolidWorks" and CAM program Esprit.

Submit a Work Order

1. Save the .xls file on this page to your own computer (use right-click). If you open it in your browser instead of saving it you won't be able to use it properly.
2. Visit Room 177 Theodore Jorgensen Hall and fill out a paper work order.

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