Research Integrated Machine Tools and Fabrication

Research Integrated Machine Tools and Fabrication

The Thermal Properties Laboratory includes a collection of research integrated machine tools to enable rapid fabrication and testing of experimental specimens, as well as development of custom fixtures, sensors and test hardware. Materials worked vary from metals and wood to plastics and foam.

Fabrication in progress
Fabrication in progress

The machine tools include:

  • CNC 3-axis vertical milling machine
  • Lathe
  • Drillpress
  • Vertical bandsaw
  • Tablesaw
  • Chopsaw
  • Horizontal bandsaw
  • Belt sander
  • Grinder
  • Router