Comprehensive Metal and Woodworking Shop
The machine shop supports the research and teaching activities of the chemical engineering department.
Comprehensive Metal and Woodworking Shop
The shop's capabilities include metal, plastic, and wood turning; milling; welding; and drilling operations.
Skilled Hands
Master machinist Jerry Norkol expertly operates the shop lathe.
Not Your Dentist's Drill
The shop's heavy-duty drill press is suited for tough drilling jobs and a variety of materials.
On The Cutting—and Welding—Edge
Cutting and welding services are offered for steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
Sheet-Metal Manipulation
Sheet-metal is sheared, rolled, and bent with ease in the machine shop.
Nonmetal Fabrication
The woodworking area is equipped for wood and plastic fabrication.
Support of Teaching and Research
The Department of Chemical Engineering operates a fully equipped shop facility staffed by two full-time technicians, who are experienced in the design, fabrication, and repair of a wide variety of machines, devices, fixtures, and equipment. The machine shop supports the teaching and research activities of the department, providing in-house electrical, electronic, machining, welding, sheet-metal, and wood/plastic services.