The UH Marine Center has a highly skilled machinist who creates precision tools and machines that help scientists complete their research and experiments. The 3000 sq/ft Machine Shop can provide services ranging from modifying existing equipment to creating custom complex scientific instruments. Almost every job completed is one-of-a-kind, created to serve a unique purpose in a specific lab for a particular piece of research. The Machine Shop also offers a Hydrostatic Pressure Simulation & Testing Facility that is open to outside users.
Equipment and Services
CNC Machining Centers
- HAAS VF3, X40” Y20 ” Z25 work envelope
Conventional Machining
- Monarch 10EE Toolmaker Lathe, 12” X 20”
- LeBlonde Lathe, 24” X 72”
- Bridgeport Vertical Mills, 12” X 36” travels
- Cincinnati Radial Arm Drill, #4 taper
Finishing
- Sand Blasting Cabinet,36” X 24” X 24”
- Porter Cable 8” Vertical Belt Sander
Grinding
- Cincinnati Tool & Cutter Grinder
- Various Bench Grinders
Fabrication and Welding
- 50 Ton Hydraulic Press
- Marvel Series 8 Vertical Band saw
- DoAll Vertical Band saw, 36” throat
- Coldcut Saw, 12” Blade
- Miller 450 amp DC. Welder
- Miller Dynasty 210 Tig Welder
- Plastic Welder
- Hypertherm 40 amp. Plasma Torch
- Welding Table
Inspection and Measurement
- 24” X 20” Granite Surface plate
- Mitutoyo 14” Optical Comparator
- Micrometers to 24” including height gages
- Vernier Calipers to 42”
- Complete sets of gage blocks, pin, and thread gages
Design Software
- Fusion 360
