Welcome to the UMBC Physics Department Machine Shop webpage! The Machine Shop can provide consulting, design, build and maintenance services to Physics affiliated personnel. In addition, Physics affiliated personnel can become Independent Users.
Contact & Location Information:
• Manager – Erik Crowe
• Phone – 410-455-6342
• Email – ejcrowe@umbc.edu
• Office location – Physics Dept., Room 219
• Shop location – Physics Dept., Room 016
If you would like to request a part to be machined by Erik please email him at ejcrowe@umbc.edu.
How to Become an Independent User (For Physics Affiliated Personnel Only):
Independent Users have to complete the following:
- 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 - Participate in General Machine Shop Safety Training.
- Once your machining needs are understood, specific equipment training will occur.
Resources:
Physics Department Machine Shop Safety Policy
Environmental Health and Safety Training
Projects Machined in the Department – coming soon
Machine Shop Equipment:
 Belt Sander |
 Drill Press |
 Manual Mill |
 Vertical Band Saw |
 Manual Arbor Press |
 CNC Mill |
 Manual Lathe |
 Horizontal Band Saw |
 3 in 1 Metal Roller/Shear/Break |