Design and Fabrication Services
The University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC), Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE), Material Characterization Lab (MCL) provides state-of-the-art instruments for nanometer-scale characterization of material surface chemistry and physical properties.
The specific aim of the MCL is to: perform world-class research; educate students in the relevant scientific and engineering disciplines; promote interdisciplinary group and single-investigator grants to improve the university’s national research competitiveness. To accomplish these goals the MCL facilities are open to all UMKC researchers as well as external researchers.
Equipment
CNC Vertical Milling
Hurco Hawk 5M
Manual Vertical Milling
JET JTM-4VS
Bridgeport Mill
CNC Lathe
Manual Lathe
JET 1550
Drill Press
Craftsman 113.213170
Horizontal Band Saw
Kalamazoo 9AW
Vertical Band Saw
DoALL 1612
Sander
Belsaw 1080, Abrasive Belt Grinder
Wilton 4106, Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Wilton 4200A, Belt and Disc Sander
Grinder
Harig 618W, Surface Grinder
Central Machinery 36127, 8” Bench Grinder/Buffer
Baldor 502, Pedestal Grinder
Craftsman 397.19590, ½ HP Grinder
Press Brake/Shear/Roller
Jet SBR-30N
Welder
Lincoln SP-125 Plus Wire Feed MIG Welder
Miller Dynasty 200 DX TIG/Stick Welder
Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC Stick Welder
Tool Sharpening
Darex E90 End Mill Sharpener
Darex M5 Drill Sharpener
Laser Systems
Full Spectrum Laser, PS24 Pro-Series Laser System
3D Printing
Raise 3D N2 Plus
Contact Information
For more information or to request work, contact John Albert.