Scientific Instrumentation & Machining Services

Machine Shop

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO THE SIMS MACHINE SHOP

SIMS is a service department in the College of Arts and Sciences, set up to assist science department researchers and academic laboratories in solving scientific equipment problems. Clients are only required to pay for parts and materials unique to their projects.

The SIMS machine shop and electronics lab are located in Higgins 055.

Capabilities and Services

Machining

  • Milling, turning, grinding, drilling
  • Fabrication in metal, plastics, ceramics
  • Prototype and design consultation
  • Training and education

Electronics

  • Equipment repair, modification, maintenance, and calibration
  • Small scale designs and prototypes
  • New equipment consultation and vendor liaison
  • Training and education
CNC Milling Machine
CNC Milling
manual milling machine
Manual Milling Machine
CNC Lathe
Manual Lathe Machine
Manual Lathe Machine
Manual Lathe Machine
Powerdrill press
Tapping Machine
DoAll Band Saw
Kalamazoo Vertical Saw
Surface Grinder
Formlabs 3D printer

Please note that all work performed in BC core facilities and recharge centers should always be appropriately acknowledged.听 If you are publishing or presenting data acquired in BC core facilities and recharge centers, please include the following statement in the Acknowledgement section of your manuscript/poster/presentation, "The authors would like to thank the Boston College <insert facility name> for assistance with the work presented in this paper/poster/presentation*."
* Delete as appropriate


Contact Us

Richard Pijar

Director, Scientific Instrumentation & Machining Services Facility
Higgins 055
617-552-3651
Email: richard.pijar@bc.edu

Robert Snee

Senior Scientific Instrumentation Machinist
Higgins 055
617-552-3651
Email: Robert.Snee@bc.edu