Facilities
Capabilities of Machine Shop
CNC
- Equipment
- Milltronics RH20 Vertical Mill
- travel 16”x 38”; height 14”
- 3-axis machining
- TRAK K3SX Vertical Knee Mill
- travel 16”x 32”
- 2-axis machining
- TRAK 1630SX Lathe
- 8”swing x 30”
- 2.12” diameter spindle through hole
- Milltronics RH20 Vertical Mill
- 3D models designed on Creo or Solidworks are to be saved in IGES or Step file format (ex: body parts, boat hull, wings, plane, etc.)
- Codes for the machines can be written using Master Cam
- 2D parts should be saved as IGES, wire frame, datum curves and points (in Creo shut off surfaces)
- Typical tolerances: loose +/-.030; average +/-.005; tight +/-.001
Manual Machines
- Vertical Mills
- Lathes
- Drill presses
- Band Saws
- Miter Saws
- Disk and belt sanders
- Bench grinders
- Hand power tools (110V, battery and air)
- Standard hand tools
Welding
- 1/16” minimum thickness
- Plasma cutting
- Types of welding
- Oxy-Acetylene
- MIG
- TIG
Primary Material of Choice
- Aluminum