The Department of Physics has a staffed machine shop for use by faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants across campus for work on projects relating to research. The physics machine shop is currently open to experienced users only until a new machine shop manager is in place. Opportunities for technical machine shop work from off-campus entities are possible, please contact the machine shop manager directly for more information.
Machines Available and Services Offered
- CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Mill and CNC Lathe
- Conventional Mills
- Conventional Lathes
- Drill Presses
- MIG (Metal Inert Gas) Welder
- Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment
- Band Saws (vertical and horizontal)
- Sand Blaster
- Grinders
- 2′ x 3′ precision granite table
- Mechanical design and mechanical troubleshooting
Safety Policies
All machine shop users must complete a safety orientation of the new machine shop location before they can work in the machine shop.
- The buddy system is strictly required. No one is allowed to work in the machine shop without another person present.
- Everyone must sign in and sign out when they use the shop.
- Anyone new to the shop must be trained on the equipment and must also go through safety training.
- Please review the safety manual and print it before you arrive at the shop.
Operation Hours
The physics machine shop is currently open to experienced users only until a new machine shop manager is in place.
Contact Information
Shop Manager: TBD
Email: physics_reception@colostate.edu
Phone: (970) 491-6206
Location
Weber 10
Shop Rates
- Approved student shop use: $11.55/hourly
- Standard shop rate: $64.50/hourly
- CNC use: additional $12.25/hourly
- Free Consultations
