Workshops and Labs / Metals Lab

The Metals Lab provides tools, equipment, training, and workspace for small and large scale projects involving sheet metals and steel structural sections. MIG (metal inert gas) welding stations, metal shears, and brakes as well as cutting and bending equipment are available. The Metals Lab allows for a range of fabrication as well as exploratory work in support of studio and thesis work, research, and design–build projects.

Introductory tutorials in MIG welding and metals fabrication can be scheduled through the lab coordinator. Assistance is available for fabrication projects as well as for exploratory design work.

Winter 2009 Hours

Monday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coordinator: Mick Kennedy / 1224 A+A / mickk@umich.edu

A reference handbook has been prepared to orient users to the Metals Lab tools, procedures, and operations. Users are strongly encouraged to review these materials prior to contacting the lab or lab coordinator.

Metals Lab Handbook (PDF 85Kb)