Model Making -Mechanical Division
Whether a scaled-down model is needed to gather research data or illustrate a concept, or a full-sized prototype required to test design and construction concepts, our professional model makers can rise to the challenge.
Our Model Shop is equipped with: a 10” bench saw, a 12” radial arm saw, a 20” scroll saw, and a band saw. It also has 1 wood-turning lathe, 1 metal turning lathe with machining capability, and a jointer planer. A paint booth permits the application of a variety of coatings as well as the lay-up of glass-reinforced plastic with epoxy resins.
Services include:
- Design consultation and construction of engineering, scientific and medical equipment
- Fabrication of models in wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals
- Design and construction of molds and castings - using a variety of synthetic casting resins
- Construction of teaching, display and concept models
- Design and construction of patterns and instructional aids
Robert Murphy, Supervisor
S. J. Carew Building EN1024
Phone: (709) 864-8318
Fax: (709) 864-8689
murphyr@mun.ca
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL, Canada A1B 3X7
