Metal Casting (Foundry)
The foundry facility supports metal-casting activities, primarily focusing on aluminum and iron. Michigan Tech is one of only a handful of education institutions nationwide that have retained an in-house foundry. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, research staff, and Enterprise teams use the facilities for educational and research purposes. In addition, the University provides casting services to select industry partners.
Specialized lab equipment includes
- Die Caster
- High Vacuum Induction Caster
- High Pressure Induction Melter
- Arc Melter
- Melt Spinner
- Directional Solidification and Crystal Growth
Contacts: Paul Sanders and Patrick Quimby
Location: M&M 107
Microfabrication Facility
The Microfabrication Facility, managed by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is a member of the Michigan Tech Materials Characterization & Fabrication Facilities. Lab activities include micro- and nanoscale research and development of solid-state electronics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and microsystems materials and devices.
Contact: Bill Knudsen
Location: M&M 428
| Labs and Equipment | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Deformation Processing | ||
| Powder Processing | M&M 531 | Paul Fraley |
| Powder Mixing, Powder Compaction, Cold Isostatic and Hot Isostatic Pressing, Mechanical Alloying | ||
| Thermal Processing and Heat Treatment | M&M 530 | Paul Fraley |
| Machine Shop | ||
| CNC Machining and Welding/Joining | ||
| Microwave Processing | ||
| Particulate Separation | ||
| Photovoltaics and Solar Cells |