Manufacturing Laboratory
The Manufacturing laboratory supports all courses offered in the areas of manufacturing engineering, tool design, advanced and nontraditional machining, composite machining, and computer-aided manufacturing. It also focuses on research in machining and sheet metal forming. The lab is also used by other departments.
Manufacturing Equipment
HAAS Lathe
HAAS CNC Machine
Band Saw Machines
Drill Press Machines
Metal Shearing Machine
Hydraulic Press
Hand Tools
Welding Tools
Closing Group Grinder
Job Opportunities
Graduate Research Assistant in Mechanical Design of Machining Tools
There is an opening for a Research Assistant over the next two years to carry out experimental testing, analytical modeling, and finite element analysis of a CNC milling machine. The goal is to evaluate different ways to improve static and dynamic stiffness of the machine. Students interested in this position are encouraged to apply by email to Dr. Vis Madhavan, providing details of prior experience with design of machines using CAD and/or FEA (the objective, modeling done, study/analysis carried out, results, and outcomes/learning). If the work was done as part of a team, please clarify your contribution percentage in each of these steps. Also include a resume and contact information for two professional references.
Questions?
If you have questions about the manufacturing lab, please contact Dr. Vis Madhavan at (316) 978-5913 or vis.madhavan@wichita.edu.