Mechanical Workshop

The Mechanical Workshop supports in-house research and teaching as well as external services. We provide design, build and manufacture services on different materials for a wide range of purposes.

Interior photograph of GeoSciences mechanical workshop showing machinery including a tooling lathe

We work closely with our customers in the development of bespoke apparatus.

The workshop undertakes:

  • Production/manufacture of bespoke equipment to support research across the School.
  • Technical advice on the best options to support laboratories, facilities, and research regarding Mechanical Workshop capabilities.
  • Technical drawing for costing and manufacture of bespoke items to be manufactured by the workshop, or external manufacturers.

Contact and location

Contact

Andy Mullena.mullen@ed.ac.uk+44 (0) 131 650 7861Mechanical Workshop Manager

Location

Address: Grant Institute, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, James Hutton Road, EDINBURGH EH9 3FE

Please note that parking on campus is strictly by permit only, and parking spaces are subject to availability. Commercial and external users should contact our staff about parking arrangements.

Access and costs

For the wider University and all external users: 

Please contact the facility to discuss availability, as well as requirements and charging information.

For staff and students in the School of GeoSciences: 

Pricing and access to the facility must be completed through a job request form, which can be found on the Mechanical Workshop intranet page.

Workshop equipment

We have a wide range of equipment available for use.

Some of our available equipment includes:

  • Hurco CNC Mill VM20
  • XYZ CNC RLX 555 CNC Lathe
  • Bayleigh Horizontal Bandsaw
  • Hardinge HLV-H High Speed Lathe
  • Colchester Student Manual Lathe
  • Bridgeport Manual Mill
  • Cylinder and Surface Grinders
  • Horizontal and Vertical Bandsaws
  • Micro Drill
  • Vixen Sand Blaster                                

We also have many other small tools from a variety of suppliers.


Small Research Facility (SRF)

This facility is operated as a Small Research Facility (SRF).

A Small Research Facility (SRF) is a facility or service provided by the School and used for research and teaching. They are also available for use by the wider community such as external academic or commercial use. Our SRF's are available for hire or on a consultancy basis. These charges are recognised by grant funders and can therefore form part of a grant submission.


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