About

Overview

The School of Engineering and Applied Science machine shop provides George Washington University engineering students—and other GW students and faculty who need access to it to work on academically-related projects—with the majority of the tools and equipment found in a state-of-the-art machine shop. It is an example of the type of machine shop used to support a small manufacturing firm or research operation. As such, it is equipped with manual and CNC mills and lathes, drill presses, grinders, belt sanders, band saws, and additional equipment, and it also houses a full complement of welding equipment.

A staff comprised of both professional instrument makers and trained students are available to assist and train engineering students engaged in work in the shop. The shop staff and resources are used to support the instructional and research goals of the George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Note to educators: Because the machine shop’s target audience is engineering students, the training material on this site may differ slightly from what a machinist in industry might recommend or be familiar with. Our training focuses on safety and on creating one-off prototype parts and research devices.
 

Mission Statement

To support the educational and research programs of the School of Engineering and Applied Science by providing students with the opportunity for a safe, hands-on fabrication experience in a modern machine shop.
 

Hours of Operation

The machine shop hours of operation are as follows:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Weekends: Closed
Holidays: Closed

Disclaimer of Liability

The School of Engineering and Applied Science presents the information on this web site as a service to the university community and other internet users. While information on this site is about proper machine shop practices, it is not a substitute for formal training. Moreover, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link.