Mechanical services
Our mechanical services provide technical design and manufacturing to support teaching and research at UQ.
We produce ultra-high precision work, light to medium industrial-grade construction, and fabricate to your requirements.
Our services include:
- designing and constructing prototypes
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining
- ultra-high and high precision machining for a wide-range of materials
- designing, constructing and maintaining High Vacuum Systems and Fittings
- vacuum pump maintenance and testing
- Swagelok compression fitting
- gas systems design and construction to N5 high purity and better (for general gases He, N2, H2, O2 and numerous specialty gases)
- process control systems: pressure and temperature
- clean room equipment modifications and repair
- constructing and maintaining laboratory infrastructure
- Intricate spot welding techniques which includes platinum, gold and stainless steel
- high vacuum welding (TIG)
- electric welding (MIG, TIG & ARC)
- high temperature soldering and brazing
- grinding (surface, angle and off-hand)
- woodworking
- spray painting
- heavy handling capabilities
Job requests
Login to Archibus to:
- submit your job request
- track your job's progress
Complete and attach the Hazardous Equipment Work form (PDF, 111.3 KB) for service in your lab or office.
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