Machine Shop

Machine Shop in ND Physics
574.631.4658
115 Nieuwland Hall of Science

This shop is available to the entire Notre Dame campus and any person, business, or organization looking for professional machining.

The Physics Machine Shop is a full service design and fabrication shop staffed with progressive minded craftsmen and state-of-the-art machinery. Our use of CNC machine tools and CAD/CAM software allows us to produce complex designs in a wide variety of materials in a timely and cost effective manner. We work directly from blueprints or drawings provided by our customers or take ideas from individuals and engineer their particular needs. Our wide and diverse collection of capabilities serves the entire community, from simple to complex with precision in the scientific, medical, mechanical and artistic disciplines.

State-of-the-art equipment combined with expert technical advice in the Physics Machine Shop allows both physics students and faculty alike to carry out experiments on the cutting edge of technology. From the most minute fiber optic connectors to steam turbine parts, every day brings a new challenge to machine tooling. The variety of experimental needs is met with an in-house welding shop, an assortment of available materials, and experienced personnel.

Examples of services available:

Engineering

Troubleshoot engineering
Work from sketches
Print development

Machining

Multi-axis machining capabilities
Manual and computer controlled machine tooling
Variety of drawing and CAD software
Extensive experience in machining and joining technology using a wide variety of materials
Wire EDM and Ram EDM available
Engraving services
Reverse engineering

Welding

TIG, MIG, Spot, Oxygen/Acetylene
Soldering (soft and silver)
Brazing

Ready to work

We maintain an extensive stock of metals and plastics including aluminum, brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, carbon, nylon, Teflon, Delrin, polycarbonate, and plexiglass. Our knowledge combined with this stock of raw materials allows us to start most jobs within 24 hours.

Contact

Randy Hamper, Machine Shop Manager
rhamper@nd.edu
Phone: (574) 631-4658

The machine shop is available to not only Notre Dame faculty and staff, but to those at Innovation Park or businesses not affiliated with Notre Dame.