Overview
Machining is a controlled subtractive manufacturing process which can be used to create high precision parts. Milling uses rotating cutting tools that move around the part removing material to create a variety of features. Turning on a lathe spins the part and moves static cutting tools along to create cylindrical profiles. Drilling is the most basic process and can be performed on both mills and lathes to drill round holes.
Our CNC machines use computers to control the movement of the machine to create parts more effectively than possible by hand. The Bechtel Center also offers 5-axis milling and live tooling turning capabilities to allow more complex parts to be made. The main goal of the center is to teach manufacturing techniques, feel free to ask questions!
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Metal Shop Equipment
Tools & Supplies
- Hand Tools
Mills
VF-4
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: VF-4
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 15,000
Spindle: CAT-40
Tool Changer: with 20 Tools
X Travel: 50"
Y Travel: 20"
Z Travel: 25"
Max Cutting Speed: 650 IPM,
Max Rapid Speed: 1000 IPM
VF-4 (5 Axis Enabled)
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: VF-4 (5 Axis Enabled)
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 15,000
Spindle: CAT 40
Tool Changer: with 20 Tools
X Travel: 50"
Y Travel: 20"
Z Travel: 25"
Max Cutting Speed: 650 IPM
Max Rapid Speed: 1000 IPM
VF-2
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: VF-2
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 15,000
Spindle: CAT-40
Tool Changer: with 20 Tools
X Travel: 30"
Y Travel: 16"
Z Travel: 20"
Max Cutting Speed: 650 IPM
Max Rapid Speed: 1000 IPM
DT-1
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: DT-1
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 20,000
Spindle: BT-30
Tool Changer: with to 20 Tools
X Travel: 20"
Y Travel: 16"
Z Travel: 15.5
Max Cutting Speed: 1200 IPM
Max Rapid Speed: 2400 IPM
TMV-K-N
Manufacturer: Sharp, Model: TMV-K-N
Key Specs:
Max: 4,500 RPM,
Spindle: R8,
X Travel: 39",
Y Travel: 16.3"
Lathes
ST-20
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: ST-20
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 4,000
Spindle: 5C Collet
Tool Changer: with 12 Tools
X Travel: 8.4"
Z Travel: 22.5"
Max Feed: 945 IPM
Max Stick-out: 3xD
ST-20Y
Manufacturer: Haas, Model: ST-20
Key Specs:
Max RPM: 4,000
Spindle: 6” 3 Jaw Chuck
Tool Changer: with 12 tools
X Travel: 8.4"
Y Travel: 4"
Z Travel: 22.5"
Max Feed: 945 IPM
Max Stick-out: 3xD
1118 H
Manufacturer: Sharp , Model: 1118 H
Key Specs:
Max: 4,000 RPM
Spindle: 5C Collet
X Travel: 11"
Z Travel: 18"
Max Stick: 3xD
Bandsaws
C-916 (Horizontal)
Manufacturer: DoAll, Model: C-916
Key Specs:
SFM: 105-275
Supports: Mild Steel, Aluminum and Stainless
Max Width: 16”
Max Height: 9”
Minimum Clamp Length: 5”
Minimum Thickness: ¼"
Angled Cuts: up to 45deg.
2013-V (Vertical)
Manufacturer: DoAll, Model: 2013-V
Key Specs:
SFM: 55-5,200
Supports: Mild Steel, Aluminum and Stainless
Max Height: 12”
Max Size on Left of Blade: 12”
Minimum Thickness: ¼"
Angled Cuts: up to 45deg.
Grinder and Wheels
1FYV4 Buffer Wheel
Manufacturer: Dayton, Model: 1FYV4
Key Specs:
Wheel: up to 8"
RPM: 2.000-3,450
Waterjet
Mach 2 2020c
Manufacturer: Flow, Model: Mach 2020c
Key Specs:
PSI: 50,000
X Travel: 9'
Y Travel: 9'
Z Travel: 8"
Waterjet tolerances: ~±0.020″
Minimum hole size: 0.15″.
Note: The Waterjet will cover anything cut in water.
Note: The Waterjet dumps excess water into the environment - no toxic (e.g. lead) or unknown materials
Iron Worker Metal Shear/Break
MP4000
Manufacturer: Metal Pro Corporation, Model: MP4000
Key Specs:
Maximum force: 20 tons
Max Bend: Length 12”, Width 8", Thickness 1/4"
Minimum: 1”
Max thickness: 1/8” of Steel
Material on Each Side of Bend
