Room 114
The Machine Shop provides a collaborative space for fabrication.
This is the main hub of Bray Lab, where students and staff workers are located. Please visit if you have a question or need help.
Access
Fall 2024 hours:
Shop schedule will be posted soon!
Must wear proper safety attire (see below)
Check out the Machine Shop’s Blog Posts to view projects from this space.
Shop Safety
Please view our Shop Safety Rules page for more information about our guidelines and policies.
Required Safety Attire
Safety glasses and hair ties are available at the Machine Shop entrance.
Description
Green Zone
This zone contains 3D printers, laser cutter, vacuum forming machine, waterjet machine, and hand tools.
Formech 450DT Vacuum Former
Trotec Speedy 400 Laser Cutter
ProtoMAX Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Table
Hand Tools
Training is required for the laser cutter, 3D printer, vacuum former, and Waterjet. To learn how to schedule training for any of these machines, read the appointments information page.
Yellow Zone
This zone contains the power tools:
Drill Press
Horizontal Band Saw
Jump Shear
Tapping Station
Vertical Band Saw
This zone requires the Power Tools training to gain access.
Red Zone
This zone contains the precision machines:
Bridgeport Mill
Lathe
CNC Lathe
Haas VF2 CNC Mill
Milling and Turning training, which is two hours long each, is required to operate the Bridgeport Mill or Lathe.
Assisted Fabrication is available for making parts with the Haas VF2 and mini mill.