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Machine Shop

The Physics Department's Machine Shop team is involved in the University of Mississippi's daily operations and serves as a resource to physics colleagues around the country. We are responsible for the design and fabrication of physics test equipment, machines, fixtures, and other devices. We have been involved in many research projects, both in the U.S. and internationally. Our goal is to contribute realistic end products to physicists' ideas and dreams. Design is carried out using AutoCad and a variety of CAM software to support our CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines. Implementation is accomplished by modern collaboration techniques that follow the process from design, through manufacturing, quality control, and finally shipment to our customers.

Our services are available for other departments on campus, as well as other educational institutions. For more information, please see our Projects web page.

Team members:

• Michael Reep
• Scott Watkins

Software:

• AutoCad 2006
• Bridgeport EZ-Cam
• EGS Featurecam
• 3D Workshop
• ESPRIT
• Pro/E

Equipment:

• Sodick AQ325L Wire EDM
• FADAL VMC 15-XT Machining Center
• FADAL VMC 5020A Machining Center
• Bridgeport CNC mills
• Romi CNC lathe
• Hansvedt EDM
• Small-batch aluminum anodizing
• Various manual machines

Current Projects:

1. Test absorber windows and manifold. (FNAL)
2. Pixel detector. (FNAL)
3. 201 MHz Muon collider prototype
4. Hcal HO boxes. (CERN)

Past Projects:

1. Crystal blanks and 2 Q.C. machines (calibration and standards) for BABAR. (SLAC)
2. Fiber optic welders. (FNAL)
3. RF Cavity (Muon Collider). (University of California - Berkeley)
4. Hcal HB electronic boxes. (CERN)
5. Hcal HE boxes. (CERN)
6. Pixel detector prototype. (FNAL)
7. Pill Box cavity. (UC-Berkeley)
8. Impedance Tube. (Richard Raspet and Tim Simmons)
9. Low Temperature Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy. (Veerle Keppens and Michael McGuire)
10. Kennon Observatory restoration. (University of Mississippi)

We are located in the basement of Lewis Hall's research wing. Phone: (662) 915-5327 Fax: (662) 915-5326 Email: shop@phy.olemiss.edu

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