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Providing equipment, training and support for BYU projects and research. Located in the basement of the Clyde (CB 154). Formerly known as the "Checkout Room."Our team
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ME Staff (Project and Equipment Support)
30 min
Schedule time with Kevin Cole or one his knowledgeable TA's. This can include (but is not limited to) help with your project, equipment training, capstone assistance, LabVIEW / DAQ help, dad jokes, or general life coaching. Feel free t
PSC & ME Dept. Tour (ME 191)
30 min
Tour begins at the Project Support Center (EB 107). The tour can last from 10 minutes to as long as you need. We are happy to adapt to what you want to see. The tour can include but is not limited to:Tour of PSCTour of Department Equipment and R
Kinetics of Materials (ME EN 554) Lab (Location-EB 107)
30 min
Lab location: Project Support Center (EB 107)This lab includes:Exploration of ThermocouplesIf you cannot find an open time on the next screen that fits your schedule contact us directly or just stop by.
100kip Landmark Tensile Tester (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training Tensile tester for tensile or compressive loads.- Load Capacity: 110,000 lb (+/- 10 lb)- Length of Stroke: 6" (+/- 0.001")- Specimen Width Allowances: 0-0.83in-Specimen Diameter Allowances: 0.25-2.02inNote: This m
20kip 809 A/T Tensile Tester (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training Tensile tester for tensile, compressive, or torsional loads.- Axial Load Capacity: 20,000 lb (+/- 2 lb)- Torsional Capacity: 10,000 in*lb (+/-1 in*lb)- Length of Stroke: 6" (+/- .001")- Max Speed: 7 in/sec-Specime
1kip Mini Tensile Tester (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training Tensile tester for tensile and compressive loads.- Frame Capacity: 1,000 lb- 1000 lb load cell (+/-2.5 lb)- 100 lb load cell (+/- 0.25lb)- Length of Stroke: 36" (+/-0.133 microns)- Max speed: 1000 mm/min-Specimen
AR 200EX Rheometer (CB 123C)
60 min
*This machine requires trainingTest sample qualities such as viscosity and response to shear forces.Note: Please schedule a Checkout Room TA to help you on your initial use of this piece of equipment. Otherwise no further training is required. Talk t
Hommel Profilometer Roughness Tester (CB 123C)
60 min
*This machine requires trainingSpecs:Measure the surface of a materialUp to .01um precisionEasily calculate "Ra" roughness valuesNote: Please schedule a Checkout Room TA to help you on your initial use of this piece of equipment. Otherwise no further
Keyence VHX-7000 Microscope (CB 123C)
30 min
*This machine requires trainingSpecs:20-2500x magnification4K Camera, 12 MPAuto focus, Multi-focus, HDR, 2D & 3D measuring, and more!Note: Please schedule a Checkout Room TA to help you on your initial use of this piece of equipment. Otherwise no
Recco Furnace (CB 121)
120 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Heat treating furnace- Capacity: 12"W x 7"H x 19"D- Max Temperature: 2250 F- Argon/Nitrogen atmosphere capabilityNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. If you anticipate being a heavy use
CM Hydrogen Furnace
480 min
*This machine requires training (~1 hour.)Heat treating furnace- Capacity: sample must fit within 3" diameter and ideally be under a few inches in length. (Furnace is generally used for small samples).- Max Temperature: 1600C.- Can create various atm
MTI Vacuum Furnace
120 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Heat treating furnace- Capacity: 40mm diameter with max length of 200mm. (Furnace is generally used for very small samples).- Max Temperature: 1100C (1000C continuous).- Vacuum Level: 5.0 x 10^-3 mBar.Note: T
Lucifer Furnace (CB 121)
120 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Heat treating furnace- Capacity: 10"W x 8"H x 18"D -Max Temperature: 2350 FNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. If you anticipate being a heavy user of this machine you may be elig
Thermocouple Welder (CB 121)
30 min
*This machine requires training (~15 min.)
LECO Cutoff Saw (CB 121)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~15 min.)The LECO MSX250 Series sectioning machine is ideal for obtaining medium-sized sections from automotive, ceramic, and composite materials. Note: This machine must only be operated by a trained user.
Small Wind Tunnel (CB 116)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Range of Airflow: 5-110 mphCross Sectional Area: 1.5' X 1.5'Door Size: 6" circle or 1.5' X 2.5'This Wind Tunnel can use the ELD and the Aerolab Sensing devices.ELD Specs:Max Lift: 15 lbs.Max Drag: 8 lbs.Aerol
Small Water Tunnel (CB 116)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Range of Water flow: 0-4 m/sCross Sectional Area: 8"x 8"Door Size: 32" x 8"Note: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. If you anticipate being a heavy user of this machine you may be eligible
Medium Wind Tunnel (ERL)
60 min
Note: Talk to Kevin Cole in the PSC to request training.Range of Airflow: 0-168 mphCross Sectional Area: 24" X 24"Door Size: 22" X 44"This Wind Tunnel can use the Aerolab and the AeroFMF Stings.Aerolab Specs:Max Normal Force: 25 lbs.
Large Wind Tunnel (ERL)
60 min
Note: Talk to Kevin Cole in the PSC to request training.Range of Airflow: 0-100 mphCross Sectional Area: 36" X 48"Door Size: 32" X 78"This Wind Tunnel can use both the Aerolab and the AeroFMF Stings.Aerolab Specs:Max Normal Force: 25 lbs.M
Large Water Tunnel (ERL)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Cross Sectional Area: 24 x 24 inchesTotal water capacity: 3025 gallonsMax flow rate: 5590 gpm (353 L/s)Velocity Range: 0.10 ft/s (0.03 m/s) to 3.00 ft/s (0.91 m/s)Note: This machine must only be operated by a
FLIR E50 Infared Camera (EB 107)
120 min
Available only on a First Come First Served basis (non-schedulable)Resolution: 240 x 180 pixelsThermal Range: -20 C to +120C / 0 C to 650 C
Phantom v1610 High Speed Camera (EB 107)
120 min
*This machine requires training (Please allow roughly 30 minutes at time of pickup for training if you have not already been trained)The recording time is governed by the size of the on-camera memory. The higher the frame rate, the shorter the record
Sony High Speed Camera (EB 107, 5-000670)
60 min
Available only on a First Come First Served basis (non-schedulable)Works like a regular digital camera, and has capabilities to record at 240, 480 and 960 fps. (10, 20 and 40 times slower)Model Number: DSCRX100M4Included:-Camera-Battery and Char
Sony High Speed Camera (EB 107, 5-000671)
60 min
Available only on a First Come First Served basis (non-schedulable)Works like a regular digital camera, and has capabilities to record at 240, 480 and 960 fps. (10, 20 and 40 times slower)Model Number: DSCRX100M4Included:-Camera-Battery and char
Rolling Mill (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Resolution: .00005 inchesWidth: 6 inchesNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. If you anticipate being a heavy user of this machine you may be eligible to receive training to run the mach
Impact Tester (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training (~30 min.)Instron Model SI-1D3Weight of Strikers: 66.6 lb.Height of Drop: 4.51 ft.Impact Velocity: 17 ft/sRange of Capacity: 0-300 ft-lbs.Equipped to perform Charpy and Izod impact testsNote: This machine must onl
Common Checkout Items (EB 107)
60 min
We provide many useful items available for checkout in EB 107. Items can be used for educational and personal purposes. Please note that all educational projects take priority over personal projects. Please stop by if you would like to check somethin
PX500 Automatic Polisher (CB 104)
60 min
*This machine requires training Polisher for preparing metallurgical samples. Can be used for manual polishing or automatic polishing of 1.5" sample pucks. Note: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. Please request training
PX300 Manual Polisher - Left (CB 104)
60 min
*This machine requires training Manual polisher for preparing metallurgical samplesNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. Please request training from Polishing Lab Supervisor or authorized student trainer.
PX300 Manual Polisher - Right (CB 104)
60 min
*This machine requires training Manual polisher for preparing metallurgical samplesNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. Please request training from Polishing Lab Supervisor or authorized student trainer.
3kip Acumen Tensile Tester (CB 123)
60 min
*This machine requires training and approval from Kevin Cole before use*Tensile tester for tensile or compressive loads.- Load/Torque Capacity (large sensor): 2,700 lbf / 1060 in*lb- Load/Torque Capacity (small sensor): 675 lbf / 260 in*lb- Length of
AOX (MTS Advantage Optical Extensometer)
60 min
*This machine requires trainingResolution: <2.5 umMinimum Gauge Length: 2mmMaximum Elongation: >1000%, limited by field-of-view and gage lengthNote: This machine must only be operated by a trained user. If you anticipate being a heavy user
Chronos High Speed Camera (EB 107)
120 min
High speed cameraCamera Specs: Highest Resolution 1280x1024 @ 1069 FPS Highest Frame Rate 40413FPS @ 320x96 Internal Storage 16GB RAM Record time 8 seconds Lens mo
Micro Hardness Tester (CB123C)
60 min
*This machine requires trainingSpecs:Test the hardness of surface at different points across a sampleNote: Please select "PSC Staff Assistance / Training" during the booking process to help you on your initial use of this piece of equipment. Otherwis
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