Machine Shop
Mechanician: Bob Stevens
Room 20, Searles Science Building
Phone: (207) 725-3610
Email: rstevens@bowdoin.edu
The shop supports the Physics Department by constructing special apparatus for:
- Demonstrations in the Classroom
- Student use in the Teaching Laboratories
- The research activities of the faculty and students
Other departments also frequently make use of these services. A wide range of requests can be accomplished by this shop as explained on the Shop Work Request page.
The shop has two computer controlled machine tools, various conventional machine tools, along with welding, sheet metal and wood working machinery.
The computer controlled Machines:
- Southwestern DPM 3 axis bed mill
- Okuma Captain L-370M Multifunction Turning Center
The CNC lathe from Okuma America and the Robert E. Morris Company has a "C axis" spindle and motorized tools on the turret. Shapes not normally done on a lathe can be produced on this machine. Information used in our shop classes and links to outside sources are provided at the Shop Information page.
The Mechanician shares knowledge about design of apparatus and shop processes by :
- Encouraging people to visit the shop
- Demonstrating machine shop equipment
- Engaging people in hands on activities when time, interest, and safety allows
- Providing classes on machine shop processes, shop safety, and use of materials
Schedules of classes or demonstrations and safety requirements are posted on the Shop Classes and Demonstrations page.