The metal shop offers a wide variety of tools to accommodate traditional metalworking as well as advanced CNC work. Members gain access to the equipment by completing a Safety and Operational (SOP) training course led by NIS staff. Similar tools are grouped together in a single class. You can sign up for these through the Innovation Studio Manager.
Tool List
- Vectis Robotic Welding Cell (0.035" MIG)
- Tormach 1100MX CNC Mill
- Bantam Desktop CNC Milling Machine
- 4' x 4' Lonestar Trooper plasma table
- 50"x28" fiber laser
- Bridgeport knee mills
- Clausing 13" lathes
- 48" hydraulic shear
- Scotchman Ironworker
- JS Tools Shrinker/Stretcher
- Dayton 36" Slip Roller
- Bead Roller Mittler Bros. 16 ga.
- Abrasive Blast Cabinet
- Bandsaws
- Welders (MIG + TIG)
- Grinders
- 72" finger brake
- Tube expander
- Tube bender
- Drill press