About the Metalshop
The Metalshop is the center for creating high-strength, durable, and precision-engineered components. Geared towards mechanical and structural applications, it offers a full suite of capabilities from manual machining to computer-controlled fabrication. This is where raw metal stock is transformed into critical parts for robotics, vehicles, and research apparatus. The shop supports the entire process—from cutting and shaping with mills, lathes, and a powerful fiber laser, to final assembly through professional-grade welding and finishing, ensuring prototypes are not just models, but functional, reliable systems.
Example Uses
Machining components for drivetrain assemblies.
Welding a frame for a competition vehicle.
Creating custom brackets and mounts for testing setups.
Equipment
Milling Machines
Manual and CNC mills for precision machining and slotting.
Lathes
Manual and CNC lathes turn cylindrical components and bushings.
Fiber Laser
Precise and fast CNC cutting and engraving of sheet stock.
Drill Presses & Band Saws
Cutting and shaping metal stock.
Sheet Metal Tools
Bending brake, shear, and slip roll.
Welding Stations
MIG, TIG, and stick welding for trained users.
Grinders & Deburring Tools
Surface finishing and edge cleanup.
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