Machine and Electronic Shop
This shop can build non-commercially available parts, fabricate custom research equipment and parts, repair instruments and machines, provide technical advice and assistance, and help locate parts and materials to support research and instruction. These services are provided free of charge. If materials are needed that are not in stock, they must be provided by the department requesting them.
Requests should be sent to LASEquipment@niu.edu or by calling 815-753-7582.
Machine Shop Capabilities
- Machining and fabrication
- CNC and manual milling
- CNC and manual turning
- Drilling and punching holes
- Threading and tapping
Metal Modification
- Sheet metal bending and forming
- Grinding and polishing
- Surface Treatment
- Sandblasting
- Welding
Electronics
- Design
- Prototyping
- Testing
CLAS IT Support
The CLAS IT Support Group supports various facets within the college – from providing support to administrative staff for business operations to supporting our teaching and research missions.