Bray offers different resources which can be used to support course projects. Please contact Marya Schnedeker if you would like to use Bray’s facilities or are interested in learning more:
marya.schnedekeker[at]tufts.edu
(617) 627-3142
Bray 205
The discussion will include:
- What are your learning goals? What type of project(s) do you envision?
- What space and/or equipment would you need?
- How will students obtain materials?
- What are your storage needs?
- When do you expect your students to use Bray? For example, what are the project due dates or lab schedule?
Marya will work with you to determine equipment needs and/or student support.
FAQs
Sophomores are currently untrained. We will update their training status as the new curriculum is developed.
Junior mechanical engineering students are trained on the following:
- Machine Shop’s Green Zone
- Hand Tools
- Laser Cutter
- Machine Shop’s Power Tools [Yellow] Zone
- Drill Press
- Horizontal Band Saw
- Jump Shear
- Tapping Station
- Vertical Band Saw
- Sand Casting
Senior mechanical engineering students are trained on the following:
- SOLIDWORKS
- Desktop 3D printers
- Machine Shop’s Green Zone
- Hand Tools
- Laser Cutter
- Machine Shop’s Power Tools [Yellow] Zone
- Drill Press
- Horizontal Band Saw
- Jump Shear
- Tapping Station
- Vertical Band Saw
Wire Racks
Bray Lab supplies wire racks throughout the building for project storage. Projects must be labeled with a name and project deadline date. All projects must be removed by the last day of classes.
Number of Racks: 2
Size of Racks: 4 ft (Width) x 18 in (Depth) x 6 ft (Height)
Bins
Bins for organizing projects can be found either on the wire racks or in the Supply Closet (room 201).
Number of Bins: 24
Size of Bins: 11 in (width) x 18 in (depth) x 10 in (Height)
The Machine Shop and Design Lab contain zip lock bags for storing small parts.
Lockers
Lockers are located in the back of the Project Build Space.
Number of lockers: 6
Size of each locker: 24 in (width) x 24 in (depth) x 18 in (height).
Access: lockers may be reserved for a semester. The form is below (you must login to view). Reservations can also be renewed by filling out the below form.
More Information
Visit our Storage Page