Machine Shop

Professional products

• $66.00/hour plus cost of materials

Training

• $30.00/hour (effective Nov 26, 2024)

Student Access

• $6.50/15 minutes (effective Nov 26, 2024)

The Physics Machine Shop focuses on making special one-of-a-kind research equipment to order

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.)

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 place your order and/or sign up for training online.