MakerCenter Shops

Electronics Shop

graphic design

The Electronics Shop at Stevens Schaefer School of Engineering and Science is an institute-wide resource serving the entire Stevens community by enabling design ideas and engineering solutions to move from concept to functional prototype.

The electronics shop is staffed by a full-time electrical technician with many years of hands-on and practical experience in the manufacture, fabrication and deployment of unique engineered systems, from student prototypes to fully functional systems.

Capabilities

Please Note: Electrical Services does not design, create or edit software for electronic circuits

  • Electronic Prototyping

  • Electrical & Electronic Design (limited)

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout

  • Industrial Controls

  • Instrumentation

  • Radio Controls

  • Data Acquisition

  • Pneumatic, Hydraulic, & Process Controls

  • Repair/Trouble Shooting of Instrumentation, Lab & Test Equipment


Make An Electronics Request

Before submitting an electronics request, have the following information prepared:

  • Work request details outlined

  • Material type

  • Drawing

Submit your request using the appropriate link below.


Soldering Techniques

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Contact and Location

ROBERT WEISS
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 201-216-5342

The Electronics Shop is a part of the Machine Shop, located in Davidson Lab, 2nd floor.

Electronics Shop Staff

ROBERT WEISS
Electrical

PAUL MCCLELLAND
MakerCenter Director


Machine Shop

Machine Shop

The Machine Shop at Stevens Schaefer School of Engineering and Science is an institute-wide resource serving the entire Stevens community by enabling design ideas and engineering solutions to move from concept to functional prototype.The facility is staffed by full-time designers and machinists, with more than 75 years of hands-on and practical experience in the manufacture, fabrication and deployment of unique engineered systems from student prototypes to fully functional systems.

Safety

Safety is a primary focus of the shop. All students, faculty, and staff are required to follow the safety requirements while in the shop. Any member of the Stevens community who disregards the shop safety procedures or directions or in any way, endangers the safety

of themselves or others is subject to ejection from the shop.


Make A Machine Shop Request

Before submitting a machine shop request, have the following information prepared:

  • Work request details outlined

  • Material type

  • Drawing

Submit your request using the appropriate link below.

Machine Shop Forms


How to Manufacture Your Part

Senior Project Teams - After submitting your drawing(s) and receiving approval from the machine shop to move forward, you can request time in the shop to manufacture those parts under the close supervision of the machine shop staff.1. Submit one person's name from the team to:

1. E-Mail: [email protected]
Subject: "Scheduler Registration" to gain access to the shop's calendars.

2. The scheduler will coordinate time for (maximum 3 people) on either of the shop's Google calendar(s).

3. Show up for your scheduled time.


Contact and Location

E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 201-216-5265

Paul McClelland
Email: [email protected]


The Machine Shop is located in Davidson Lab, 2nd floor

MACHINE SHOP STAFF

BRUCE FRASER
Instructional Machinist

DOUG MENDING
Design Eng/Machinist

PAUL MCCLELLAND
MakerCenter Director


Welding Shop

Welder

The Welding Shop at Stevens Schaefer School of Engineering and Science is an institute-wide resource serving the entire Stevens community by enabling design ideas and engineering solutions to move from concept to functional prototype.

Make A Welding Request 

Before submitting a welding request, have the following information prepared:

  • Work request details out lined

  • Material type

  • Drawing

Submit your request using the appropriate link below.

Welding Service Forms


Welding Information

Recommended Welding Processes

Metal Type

OXY

ARC

 

 MIG

 TIG-AC

 TIG-DC

Aluminum 

 x

 

 x

 x

 

 Brass

 

 

 

 x

 Cast Iron

 x

 x

 

 

 

 Copper

 

 

 x

 

 x

Magnesium Alloys

 

 

 

 x

 

Stainless Steele

 

Titanium

 

 

 

 

 x

 Skill Level:

 MEDIUM

 MEDIUM

 LOW

 HIGH

 HIGH

Learn More About Welding Service Types

  • MIG Welding

  • TIG Welding

  • ARC Welding

  • Oxy Welding

  • Plasma Cutting


Typical Welding Joints

Corner Joint

Butt Joint

Edge Joint

Lap Joint

Tee Joint


Welding Safety

Safety Tips

  1. Electric shock can kill

  2. Hot parts can burn

  3. Fumes and gasses are hazardous

  4. ARC rays can burn eyes and skin

  5. Flying metal and sparks can cause injury

  6. Electromagnetic fields can interfere with medical devices

  7. Noise can damage hearing

  8. Welding can cause fire or explosion

  9. Gas cylinders can explode if damaged

  10. Buildup of gas can cause injury or death


Personal Protective Gear

Personal protective gear designed for welding should be worn at all times.

Welding Cap

Welding Coat

Welding Gloves

Welding Helmet

Welding Pants

Work Boots

Location

The Welding Shop is a part of the Machine Shop, located in Davidson Lab, 2nd floor.