Machining

Machining is a subtractive manufacturing process in which material geometry is transformed by removing material from a stock piece of raw material. Materials commonly machined in the Product Realization Lab are metals such as aluminum and brass, and plastics such as delrin, polycarbonate, and acrylic.

Lathe: Basic Operation

Kristie Park shows us how to calculate and set the speed, load stock & tools, some basic operation, and clean up on a lathe.

Lathe: Facing a Part

Kristie Park will show you how to face your part on a lathe.

Lathe: Turning Down Diameter

Kristie Park will show you how to turn down the diameter of your stock piece on a lathe.

Spherical Turning Video

Andreas Peña Doll demonstrates how to setup the spherical turning attachment for the lathe, the first step in making an acrylic lens for a magnifying glass.

Making an Aluminum Disk Video

Kathy Spriggs demonstrates how to make a disk from a non-circular plate.

Dividing Head Video

Andreas Peña Doll demonstrates the basic setup and operation for drilling evenly spaced holes around an aluminum cylinder.