Machine Shop
Notice
05/01/2024 – Starting Wednesday, May 1st, all new job submissions to the machine shop must be submitted through QReserve. See the link below to access the site.
About
Business Hours — Mon-Fri, 8AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM
The machine shop facilities fabricate parts for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), including but not limited to coursework, student projects, student teams, capstone projects, and graduate research. The MAE department has two machine shops:
- Engineering Design Centre – EDC 2515 (phone ext. 3256)
- Mackenzie Building – ME 2159
For information on services provided, available machines, training, to reserve a machine, or to submit a job request, please see the appropriate pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay to have my project manufactured by the machine shop?
Shop manufacturing services are free of charge for undergraduate coursework. Student teams, Capstone projects, and research groups are required to pay for their own materials, unless the shop has the material in stock already.
How will I get billed for materials?
Jobs that require material not already available in the shop will receive a supplier quote from machine shop staff. Students can place the order by contacting the supplier and paying them directly.
How do I submit a work order?
Job requests can be submitted through QReserve. For submission requirements, please see Services. Incomplete and/or inadequate submissions may be rejected at the discretion of staff.
Can I use the shop’s tools and machines to manufacture my project myself?
With the approval of a staff member, shop tools are available to use anytime. Training is offered by the university for students who require the use of a machine to fabricate their project. After a job request has been submitted and approved on QReserve, students have the opportunity to use machines and work on their parts with a machinist. For more information regarding shop training, please visit our training page.