Equipment & Lab Capabilities

Granite Surface Plate

The granite surface plate is great for precision measuring, sanding, and assembly

3D Printer 01

MakerBot

Replicator 2X

The fused-deposition modeling style printer is a full-featured desktop 3D printer with experimental dual extrusion that is optimized for printing with MakerBot ABS Filament. Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models. The super flat heated aluminum build plate is optimized for ABS and machined for crucial flatness to prevent warping or sagging that can affect build quality. Experiment with overhangs and internal structures using MakerBot Dissolvable Filament as solid infill material.

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MakerBot

Mini

A fused-deposition modeling style printer is great for quick prototyping to verify parts. Build volume of 10" x 10" x 12.5". Layer resolution of 200 microns.

Vending Machine

Fastenal

CNC Router

Legacy

Criterion 5HP

A CNC router that can cut sheet goods up to 50" x 100". 4th axis attachment to mill cylindrical objects.

3 Axis CNC Mill

Bridgeport

2216

A CNC mill is perfect for accurate, repeatable milling operations out of metal and plastic. Fanuc controller and 36" x 14" table.

4 Axis CNC Mill

Fadal

914-15

A CNC mill is perfect for accurate, repeatable milling operations out of metal and plastic. Fanuc controller and 36" x 14" table. Operations on this machine are to be overseen by the lab manager.

CNC Lathe

Mighty USA

Viper VT-15L

A CNC lathe is perfect for accurate, repeatable lathe operations out of metal and plastic. Fanuc controller built in. Operations on this machine are to be overseen by the lab manager.

CNC Plasma

Tracker

PRO table

A CNC plasma cutter is used to cut exact shapes out of metal via vector lines. Will cut through 3/4" thick steel and other metals with a plasma torch. Not for wood or plastic.

CAD Software

Multiple

Autodesk full suite, Mastercam, Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

All the software you need to realize your idea, including Autodesk full suite, Mastercam, Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

PolyJet 3D Printer

Objet

350 Connex 3

A Polyjet-style printer that can print in multiple colors, shore values (hardness), and reflectivity. Ideal for highly detailed prototypes or end-use parts. Build volume of 13.5" x 13.5" x 8"

Vinyl cutter

Roland

GX-400 PRO

Vinyl cutter for contour cutting a wide range of materials, including vinyl, heat transfers and printed graphics. Ideal for vinyl graphics for many applications, including car art, wall art, signage and prototyping circuitry. We stock 24" rolls of multiple colors of vinyl, but the machine can accept up to 42" wide rolls.

3D Scanner 01

Next Engine

Ultra HD

Professional desktop 3D scanners are used to create 3D scans of small to medium-sized objects. 0.005-inch accuracy. A built-in array of spatially diverse, diffuse illuminators for shadow-free imaging. Full-color photo data for every surface point. 

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XBOX

Kinect w/ Skanect

The software uses a ubiquitous Kinect scanner to acquire dense 3D information about a scene at up to 30 frames per second. Move the Kinect around an object to capture a full set of viewpoints, and you will get a 3D mesh in real time

Lasercutter

Universal

ILS 12.75

A laser machine is used to cut or score sheet goods and cylindrical objects. Spacious 48" x 24" x 12" material processing envelope. 10.25" rotary capacity. Perfect for engraving gifts, cutting materials for assembly, inlay creation

Waterjet Cleaner

Balco

Waterjet Cleaner

High-pressure waterjet cleaner used to remove support material from PolyJet printed parts.  

Guillotine Trimmer

Injento

N/A

The Ingento™ guillotine-style paper cutter is constructed with a solid maple base to deliver dependable and long-lasting trimmer performance. This model is perfect for shared workspaces with high-volume projects, photo and paper trimming needs. Guillotine cutting of up to 15 sheets of 20 lb. paper at once. The steel tension spring keeps the guillotine blade arm in place during active use. Alignment grid and dual scale ruler ensure precise measuring.  Features a protective guard rail safety feature and a blade latch hook to lock the blade while not in use.

CleanStation

PM Technologies

SRS 2

A cleaning tank system is used to dissolve water-soluble plastic support from FDM printed parts.

Solder/Desolder Machine

The heated handheld tool is used to remove and melt the solder

Soldering IronA 

heated handheld tool used to melt solder for electrical applications

OscilloscopeAn 

electrical testing tool that displays different wave types 

Voltage Meter

electrical testing tool that displays electrical information

Third Hands

a positioner for soldering

Buffer

Stewart-McDonald

36"-long arbor shaft and a small housing for increased clearance. big 14" buffs were selected especially for instrument finishing. 715-rpm buff speed is ideal for delicate instrument finishes. Driven by a powerful 3/4-horse motor.

Sandblast Cabinet

An enclosure is used to contain particles that smooth out rough surfaces. The large 33 1/2in. x 22in. x 18in. The work area is combined with a 54 3/5in. height for a comfortable standing position while you blast. 

Hydrographics Tank

Ozarks Hydrographics

Galvanized tank for water transfer printing. Prepared substrates are dipped through a film with an image or pattern that is floating on top of the water. 40" Advanced DIY Water Transfer Printing Tank w/ STAND.  Tank Dimensions - Outside Area - 43" x 24" x 14" Dipping area - 36" x 21" x 12"

Spray Booth

Standard Tools

8' W x 7' H x 6'5" D open Face Booth. Air flow is pulled in through the open front, across the painter and parts being sprayed, and then exhausted through the filter bank in the back wall of the booth. 

Pedestal Grinder

Baldor

1215W

Rotating abrasive wheels mounted on a pedestal and used to grind down metal objects. Ideal for sharpening and cleaning

Ironworker/Punch

Baileigh

SW-95

A hydraulic tool used to bend, cut, and punch metal. This 95-ton press can handle many demanding processes. It can also accommodate two users at the same time.

Horizontal Band Saw

Wellsaw

1000

A machine tool with a vice to cut stock horizontally 

Injection Moulder

Morgan-Press

G-100T

Heats and injects plastic into molds. Its unique design was specially developed to make injection molding of plastic parts practical and economical in the quantities required for rapid prototyping and low-volume production. 6 cu. in. (4 oz.) max. single shot 20-ton max. clamping force (toggle). 12,000 psi max. injection pressure. 0-800°F (0-430°C) temperature control range  Mold plan area: 8″ x 11″ (maximum)

Vertical Metal Bandsaw

Jet

VBS-1610

A bandsaw for cutting metal or plastic. This heavy-duty bandsaw can handle large production pieces on its extra-large table. Multi-tilting worktable. Easy-to-read blade tension indicator. Variable speeds provide proper adjustments for high-efficiency cutting. Bi-Metal blade welder, grinder and cutter. Blade speeds 82-3,950. Max height capacity: 10 in. Throat capacity: 15.5 in. Table size (LxW): 22x24 in. Table tilt (Deg.) 8 F&B, 12 L & 15 R 

Belt Disc Sander

Jet

J-4210K

Abrasive tool for multipurpose sanding and deburring 

Drill Sharpener

Darex

Semi-automatic drill sharpener

Surface Grinder

Gardner

618

A precision tool with an abrasive wheel to provide better surface finish and flatness 

End Mill Sharpener

Cuttermaster

MG-30

Use to sharpen milling cutters 

Hardness Tester

TMI testing machines

UT-6

Hydraulic press for testing materials 

Metal Lathes (2)

Nardini

MS 1440MS 1640

Machine tool stock is held in a chuck and rotated, with various cutting tools removing stock 

Knee Mills (2)

Supermax

YC-1 1/2VS-43 & YC-1 1/2VS-44

Vertical metal cutting mill. Table size – 9” x 42”. Longitudinal travel (x-axis) – 30”. Cross Travel (y-axis) – 12”. Vertical Knee Travel (z-axis) – 16”.  RAM Travel – 12” Turret Rotation – 360 degrees.  Speeds – 80-2720RPM. Equipped with a power table feed.   

Drill Press Metal

Powermatic

1150

Drill Press is perfect for boring accurate holes in metal. Has a 15-inch throat, Variable speed 300-4800 rpm, 15x21 production table and a Rockwell 1/2hp single phase 1725 rpm motor.

Break Shear Roll

Enco

3in1 Machine (30" Shears, 30"PressBrake,1-1/2"Dia. Slip Roll)

Vacuum Press

Vac-u-clamp

Mark X

The Pro-10 includes a 10 cfm automatic pump, 54" x 109" poly bag, 5-micron filter, 10' hose and manual. The universal choice of both professionals and experienced amateurs, the Pro10 is a heavy-duty workhorse, especially for those shops where lamination and forming are part of everyday production.

Features
-Dual mode switch for bagging in auto mode or running full time for clamping
-Fully automatic vacuum-level maintenance
-Adjustable vacuum level for application or altitude requirements
-Quick disconnect vac hose connection
-20 mil poly bag with exclusive c-bar closure system
-High micron cleanable filter
-All upfront controls and hose connections

Specifications
-Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 22"
-Shipping wt.: 78 lbs
-10 cfm, 3/4 hp, 120 vac 24"-26" vacuum level
-Thermal overload protection
-Powder-coated steel case
-Quick disconnect vac hose
Multi-bag operation with optional manifold

MIG Welders

Miller

Millermatic 190

The Millermatic® 190 MIG welder is a 190-amp portable MIG welder that runs on 240-volt input current and weighs only 35 pounds. It features inverter technology, which means it draws less power, has a superior welding arc and weighs up to 40% less than other MIG welders in its class. The Millermatic 190 is capable of MIG welding mild steel up to 5/16 inch thick. It features Auto-Set, which eliminates the guesswork of setting voltage and wire feed speed for your MIG welding application. Simply select the material thickness and wire diameter while the welder is in the Auto-Set mode, and you are ready to weld. The Auto-Set control automatically sets your welder to the proper parameters. It is available when welding mild steel with solid wire and only works with .024 and .030 solid wires and C25 shielding gas (75% Argon, 25% CO2).

TIG/STICK Welders

Miller

Dynasty 200

Tungsten Inert Gas welder. Welding processes: TIG, pulsed TIG, stick, polarity: AC/DC, phase: 1 or 3, welded material: aluminum, steel, material thickness mild steel: 0.004" to 1/4", material thickness aluminum: 0.020" to 1/4".

Spot Welder

Miller

LMSW-52 220

Air-Cooled Spot Welder is excellent for welding mild, galvanized or stainless materials. Weld up to 3/16 in (4.8 mm) total material thickness or two pieces of 16-gauge (3 mm) galvanized metal. Mounted on a pedestal for ease of use.

Muffle Furnace

Thermolyne

F-D1525M

A furnace that separates the object to be heated from all by-products of combustion from the heat source. With modern electrical furnaces, this means heat is applied to a chamber through induction or convection by a high-temperature heating coil inside an insulated material.

Chop Saw

Makita

2414NB

A chop saw is a saw blade on a pivot arm that can rotate 45 degrees in either direction. Cuts metal.

Cutting Torch

N/A

N/A

Oxy-acetylene torch for cutting metal.  Used to heat metal to its kindling temperature. A stream of oxygen is then trained on the metal, burning it into a metal oxide that flows out of the kerf as slag.

Table Saw

SawStop

Industrial cabinet saw

Table saw for wood and/or plastic. Integrated safety system to prevent injury to flesh. 52" wide table with 8' of outfeed for large pieces. This 5 hp saw has the strength and precision to accurately handle any project.

Vertical Wood Bandsaw

Grizzly

G0514X3

Vertical wood/plastic bandsaw with 12" of vertical cutting capacity. 18 1/4" throat for larger pieces. Cast-iron wheels, double-row ball-bearing blade guides, and a 3 HP motor will handle almost anything. Extra-large tilting table and Grizzly patent-pending Re-saw Fence make controlling the cut easy.

Drill Press Wood

Grizzly

G7948

Floor Drill Press with 12-speed 1-1/2" HP motor and precision-ground T-slotted table will handle just about any drilling job. Includes built-in light. Swing: 20". Table size: 18-3/4" x 16-3/4"

Wood Lathe

Grizzly

G0766

Wood lathe with 22" swing, 3 HP, 3-phase motor that runs off single-phase power using a variable-frequency drive. Variable speed settings from 100-3200 rpm with digital readout. 10-degree spindle indexing.

Miter Saw

Dewalt

DWS780

Double bevel sliding compound miter saw for any cross-cutting need. A 15-amp 12-inch saw can cut up to 16" wide lumber at 90 degrees.

Downdraft Table

Grizzly

H2936

28" x 37" downdraft table for wood sanding operations. Power cord hangers for accessory tools, and rubber-grommet table surfaces for workpiece protection.

Drum Sander

Jet

22-44

An oscillating drum sander that can be operated as a simple sander or as an oscillating sander. When operating as a linear sander, the sander drum rotates as the conveyor feeds the workpiece through. In the oscillating mode, in addition to the linear sanding operation, the sanding drum head oscillates from left to right and lowers heat build-up on the sanding belt to reduce loading and burning. Large cast-iron handwheel adjusts height at 1/16in per turn for precise sanding thickness control. Max Board Width 44in 2 passes

Scroll Saw

Dewalt

DW788

Scroll saw for wood, plastic, etc. Easy-to-access controls, reduced-vibration design, and variable-speed performance allow for incredible precision. A cast-iron table provides material support, and a flexible dust blower helps keep your work area pristine. Includes a light to illuminate the work area

Edge Sander

Grizzly

G0563

Edge sander with a large sanding surface combined with an oscillating belt and a large precision-ground cast-iron table for efficient edge-sanding. Three interchangeable spindle drums for contour sanding. The edge-sanding table is handwheel-controlled for vertical adjustment, and angle sanding is much easier to manage since the sanding belt tilts instead of the table.

Surface Planer

Grizzly

G0454Z

20" Planer w/ Spiral Cutterhead. Solid cast iron and steel construction and large planing capacity. 56-1/2" long precision-ground table, 5HP motor, and two-speed gearbox for maximum versatility. 

Panel Saw

Milwaukee

6480-20

8" panel saw for extremely accurate Crosscutting Or Ripping of large stock material. Comfortable horizontal handle for convenient on/off operation. Cutting accuracy to within 1/32 In. in either cross-cutting or ripping directions.  Powerful 15 amp (3-1/4 max hp) Milwaukee motor (AC/DC)

Edge Jointer

Grizzly

G0490X

8" wood jointer has a 76-3/8" table with an extra-long infeed table and a huge fence to make sure your stock is cut accurately. The easy-to-reach pedestal-mounted switch and lever-controlled table elevation make this a joy to operate. Extra-large welded steel cabinet for an incredibly stable platform. This machine will produce smooth, straight and flat stock all day long.

Shaper

Grizzly

G1035

1-1/2 HP shaper features precision ground 20 1/4" x 28" table, 1/2" & 3/4" interchangeable spindles, handwheel for spindle height adjustments, two spindle speeds, maximum cut diameter of 5" and cut height of 2 1/2".  Perfect for creating a wide variety of millwork.

Spindle Sander

Grizzly

G1071

Spindle sander with a big 25" x 25" table makes large or small projects a breeze to edge sand. The wide variety of interchangeable spindles from 1/4"-4" will satisfy the needs of most projects. The cast-iron table tilts 45 degrees right and 15 degrees left.