Experiments requests can be submitted for the equipment listed below. Once the request is received, it will be assigned to a staff member who will operate the equipment taking into account the requestee’s needs.
Experiment request from the Mechanical Engineering department for course related activities will be prioritized.
Equipment
| Dynamic Testing | Instron Drop Tower Impact System |
| Hardness Testing | Rockwell Hardness Tester |
| Motion Testing | Vicon Motion Capture System |
| Static Testing | Instron 5800R Tensile and Compression Test System |
Cost
Materials must be covered by the requester. For example through research or course project funding.
Research groups will be charged $75/hr. There’s no charge for courses.
Steps
- Read through this page for necessary details
- Complete your Bray User Profile
- Submit an Experiment Request Form [link at bottom of page]
- An employee will review your request and contact you within one business via email.
- If applicable, drop off material within 24 hours after receiving notification that your request was approved. Instructions below.
- A Bray TA will contact you after the experiment is complete with results.
Material Drop-Off
- Label your material with your full name
- Bray Lab is located at 504 Boston Ave. Medford
- The Drop-Off Bin is located next to front entrance doors of Bray Lab on Boston Ave side.
- Although Bray Lab is not responsible for stolen material, rest assured materials will be obtained from the bin throughout each weekday.
Important Notes
- You will be receiving email updates
- For follow up questions
- If the request is denied with reasoning (for example, our machines don’t have the required precision)
- If the request is approved & in progress
- When the experiment is complete
- We are a small team with immense responsibility this semester, your patience and support is greatly appreciated
