Physics Machine Shop
Machine Shop Equipment
Professional Machine Shop
- 3-axis CNC milling machine
- 2-axis CNC milling machine
- sheet metal equipment
- TIG welding capabilities
- all the normal machines found in a well-equipped shop
Student Machine Shop
- 2-axis CNC milling machine
- 2 manual milling machines
- 3 lathes
- student training available
The Physics Machine Shop focuses on making special one-of-a-kind research equipment to order
| Items to be purchased | Cost |
|---|---|
| Professional products | $55.00/hour plus cost of materials |
| CNC Student Training | $1,000.00 (one-time fee) |
| Non-CNC Student Training | $1,000.00 (one-time fee) |
| Key Rate | $300.00/year |
Exotic materials we have worked with include gold, silver, platinum, iridium, tantalum, titanium, magnesium, molybdenum, stainless steel, inconel and other nickel alloys, tool steels, machinable ceramics (such as Macor), tungsten, some ceramics, single crystal metal samples, composite materials (of various kinds), and plastics (such as Teflon, Delrin, Nylon, etc.)
The Physics Machine Shop has experience fabricating special equipment that is used in the areas of Ultra High Vacuum (UHV), High Temperature, High Pressure, Cryogenics, Laser Research, etc.
| Machinists | Location | Hours of Operation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Brownfield Scott Sprague |
144 MRL | 8:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:30PM M-F |
217.333.1379 | machineshop@physics.illinois.edu |
To place a professional order, or sign up for student training with the Physics Machine Shop, contact the Department of Physics Business Office at 217.333.0573 to become a preauthorized PI. Then visit https://my.physics.illinois.edu/machine/ to place the order/sign up for training.