Welcome to Columbia's MECE Shop! Daniela, our lab technician, explains what rules should be followed when working in the machine shop to ensure your experience in this learning environment is always safe.

In this video, Bob, the MECE lab manager, goes over how to safely operate the bandsaw in the MECE shop to cut out acrylic blocks.

In this video, Bob goes through the steps needed to generate g-code using Fusion 360 CAM for the left link.

In this video, we go through the steps needed to generate g-code using SolidWorks CAM for the right link, one of the parts needed to finish the Intro to Machining project.

This video shows all the steps needed to mill out one of the links for your Intro to Machining project. Bob carefully shows you how to setup up for this machining process starting with preparing your stock on the bandsaw all they way to running the G-code program you created using SolidWorks CAM.

In this video, we go through the steps needed to generate g-code using SolidWorks CAM for the top and bottom blocks of the scissor jack project.

This video shows all the steps needed to mill out the top and bottom blocks for your scissor jack project. Bob walks us through the following steps needed to create these pieces: cutting out stock material on the band saw, squaring the stock material, using conversational programing to face and drill, and finally running G-code to mill out the center slot.

In this video, we go through the steps needed to generate multi-tool g-code using SolidWorks CAM for the left block of the scissor jack project. Generating g-code for the right block is very similar, but it does require a different sized drill.

This video shows all the steps needed to mill out the left block for your scissor jack project. Bob walks us through the following steps needed to create these pieces: cutting out stock material, squaring, using conversational programing, running G-code for the slots and top hole, and finally, tapping a hole correctly. Follow along to create your left block!

Note: The right block has a different sized hole on the top face & requires a different program and drill.

This video shows an introduction to our Fryer Easy Turn Lathe. Bob walks us through the facing and turning operations needed to fabricate the brass rod and aluminum end cap for your project.

This video shows an introduction to our Tormach 8L Lathe. Bob walks us through the facing and turning operations needed to fabricate the brass rod and aluminum end cap for your project.