Physics Machine Shop

Welcome to the UMBC Physics Department Machine Shop

The Physics Machine Shop provides specialized support for research and instructional projects through consulting, design, fabrication, and maintenance services. Use of the shop is limited to individuals affiliated with the UMBC Physics Department, including faculty, staff, students, and approved research collaborators.

Qualified individuals may also become Independent Users upon completion of appropriate training.

 

Contact & Location

Machine Shop Manager: Erik Crowe
Phone: 410-455-6342
Email: ejcrowe@umbc.edu
Manager’s Office: Physics Building, Room 219
Machine Shop: Physics Building, Room 016

For machining services, project consultations, or training inquiries, please get in touch with Erik Crowe by email.

 

Independent Users have to complete the following:

  1. Pass the following Online safety courses found through the Environmental Health and Safety website:
    a. UMBC Lab Safety (University Mandatory)
    b. Hand and Power Tools
    c. PPE
  2. Participate in General Machine Shop Safety Training.
  3. Once your machining needs are understood, specific equipment training will occur.
Belt Sander
Drill Press
Drill Press
Manual Mill
Manual Mill
Vertical Band Saw
Manual Arbor Press
CNC Mill
Manual Lathe
Manual Lathe
Horizontal Band Saw
Horizontal Band Saw
3 in 1 Metal Roller/Shear/Break
3 in 1 Metal Roller/Shear/Break