Thompson Engineering Building

 

Our Mission Statement:

 

University Machine Services (UMS) is an ancillary service located in the Thompson Engineering Building at the University of Western Ontario. Our goal is to provide assistance in instruction, research, and industry through the design and manufacture of specialized components and equipment.

Services offered:

  • Prototyping of tools, equipment and mechanisms for most industries
  • High-end machining for all industries- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC), and conventional
  • Full service design department from conception to complete working drawings ready for manufacturing
  • Product sourcing- if you do not know where to obtain your requirements, our purchasing agent has years of experience at finding both common and obscure products, tools, and components necessary for your job
  • Welding repairs and fabrication
  • Extensive customer base within the university as well as off-campus
  • A reliable network of trusted suppliers who can provide clients with necessary material and other elements of work beyond our scope
  • Excellent customer service

General Machining and Manufacturing:


UMS is equipped with a wide range of conventional machine tools and is staffed by over 20 dedicated trades and technical employees with over 260 years of combined experience! The employees at UMS are highly trained in multiple disciplines with many technicians holding multiple certifications. In a highly diversified environment specializing in developing and manufacturing proto-type devices and equipment we take great pride in the competency and excellence of our staff, our most valuable asset.

UMS is capable of producing a wide variety of products and equipment. By partnering with local industries we are able to provide additional services to facilitate our customers’ needs. UMS has an outstanding reputation of producing quality parts and services; our staff is enthusiastic and capable of meeting your expectations; conversely, our abilities go beyond producing parts-we will advise and assist you in reaching your goals.

CNC Machining:


UMS has a total of eight CNC machines ranging from a 17” by 40” lathe to a 20” by 50” 4 axis mill. The technical staff are capable of programming in proprietary machine languages, G code and CAM programs such as Mastercam and Cam Works. We specialize in one time and short run production, a service not typically available from local industries.

3D Modelling and Computer Assistant Drafting (CAD):


Before manufacturing begins, projects are typically designed in a computer using powerful 3D Cad modeling software. Clients typically approach UMS with concepts or sketches, and then our technical staff assist in developing the final product. Our main design platform is Solidworks, however we can receive CAD data in almost any format such as AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Solid Edge, and Key Creator to mention a few. Problems which were previously solved by prototyping can now be solved in the design phase of the project by producing working computer models which can then be analyzed for physical properties and checked for fits and clearances. The end result is a much more efficient initial prototype, reducing expenses, time and labor. UMS has provided CAD services and design expertise in the manufacture of components ranging from 60 ft long 20-ton tilting erosion trays, to small medical devices. Our strength lies in knowing manufacturing feasibilities, and our experienced staff.

Fused Deposition Modeling:


UMS has two Statasys fused deposition modelers capable of rapid proto typing parts up to 14”x14”x16” work cubes. The materials used in the process are Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate plastics which are capable of providing clients with robust, intricate and user friendly products and parts. UMS has designed and built hundreds of components that have been utilized as proto-type parts for medical, automotive, water purification, metal roofing, wind tunnel testing as well as consumer products.

3D Part Printing:


We also have a Spectrum Z510 Z-Corp 3D printer capable of creating full colour inexpensive parts from a plaster base material. The machine is capable of building parts up to 10”x 14”x 8” high overnight.

Prototype Development Manufacturing:


As an ancillary service of the University of Western Ontario, UMS is a central resource for researchers, industries and entrepreneurs that need equipment, devices or inventions which are not commercially available. From 30ft tall high pressure columns for chemical research; to wind tunnel models; to MRI and CT compatible tools used in state of the art medical imaging research, UMS serves as a central resource to virtually all of the faculties. As such, we have significant experience in aiding researchers from all disciplines in their projects. In an effort to retain a strong presence capable of meeting fluctuating demands of a research intensive university, UMS undertakes projects from hospitals, industries and research affiliates worldwide. Through partnering with local industry, UMS has manufactured carbon fiber components for a variety of projects and clients.

Our staff is skilled in machining of a wide variety of materials. We have extensive experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals and a wide range of plastics such as acrylic, delrin, nylon and other specialized polymers used in product development. UMS manufactures patterns and molds for vacuum forming and lay-ups. UMS is the predominant supplier of wind tunnel models used in testing of buildings, bridges, and structures for the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel.

Welding Fabrication:


UMS offers a full range of welding services and equipment able to perform all facets of welding and soldering. UMS’ welding equipment capabilities range from thin precise jobs to heavy structural work. Although welding is not an area of specialization, we are fully capable prepared for virtually all types of fabrication and repairs.

Plasma Cutting:


UMS is capable of cutting stainless steel and other various alloys into specific shapes using the plasma cutter.

Sheet Metal:


UMS contains a 44000 lb Hydraulic press brake capable of bending material up to 6ft in length, as well as 5ft hydraulic sheer with a cutting capacity of 10 ga. UMS has a variety of manually operated equipment that aides our skilled staff in manufacturing a wide variety of products ranging in scale and complexity from vacuum chambers, large scale fluidized beds, to very fine medical equipment.

Available Equipment:

Rapid Prototyping:


  • Statasys FDM 3000 Fuse Deposition Modeler; 10x10x16 Work cube, ABS/ABSi heads
  • Stratasys Vantage Fused Deposition Modeler; Ultrasonic Tank, Z-Corp 510 3D printer

Milling Equipment (10):


  • Haas VF-4, 4 axis Vertical machining center with 20 tool carousel,
  • Fadal 5xt, 4 axis Vertical machining center with 20 tool carousel,
  • (3) Ram and turret milling machines with 2.5 Axis Accurite Conversational Control,
  • Prototrax Conversational 2 Axis milling machine,
  • (4) XLO Vertical mills with DRO,
  • Dahlih Horizontal/vertical Milling machine with DRO.

Turning Equipment (7):


  • CNC Standard Modern Lathe with fagor control,
  • Summit 26” x 90” Gap bed lathe with DRO,
  • (3) 12” x 40” Colchester Master Lathes with DRO,
  • (1) Variable Speed Harrison tool room Lathe with DRO,

Welding Equipment:


  • Canox Arc/TIG welder - 60% duty cycle @ 300 amps,
  • Miller MIG - 100% duty cycle @ 200 amps,
  • 110 volt Miller MIG - 20% duty cycle @ 90 amps,
  • Lincoln Arc welder - 20% Arc welder @ 225 amps,
  • Hypertherm80 Plasma cutter,
  • (3) spot welders ranging from 5 milli amps to 200 amps.

Standard oxyacetylene and Propane torch and Soldering Equipment.


Sheet Metal Equipment:


  • 4ft 10 gauge power shear,
  • 6 ft metal power brake,
  • (3) Squaring shears 36”/12",
  • (3) Brakes 36”/12",
  • Beverly shear,
  • 36” manual roll form,
  • Arbor press,
  • Punch press.

Inspection Equipment:


  • Mitutoyo QM measure 353 Manual CMM,
  • 5 surface plates ranging from 3’ x 5”,
  • (MI1 pin gauge set .061 to 0.50”,
  • 0”-16” Micrometers; inside, outside, depth, etc.,
  • 60” Vernier,
  • Shadow graph comparator.

(6) CAD/CAM systems Equipped with:


  • MasterCAM,
  • Solidworks ,
  • COSMOS works ,
  • Edge-Cam,
  • Insight,
  • ProEngineer,
  • Key Creator,
  • AutoCAD.

Miscellaneous Equipment:


  • 50 ton press,
  • UV EFOS curing light (UV adhesives),
  • (2) 4 x 12 belts sanders,
  • (3) 10” drill press,
  • Buffing station, VSC wheel/wire wheel pedestal grinders,
  • Milwaukee magnetic base drill,
  • 10” table saw,
  • 5’ x 10’ Panel saw,
  • (2) Router table.




Also from this web page:

Please note rate increase to Shop Rates for 2010/2011.

University Machine Services includes the appropriate labour rate in every quote we estimate.

Contact Us:


The University of Western Ontario,
Thompson Engineering Bldg,
Room #50,
London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 5B9
Ph: 519.661.4276
Fax: 519.661.3066
Email: ums@uwo.ca

Effective Jan., 2011, new hours are:
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
By appt. - deliveries
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open - Walk-in Service
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Open - Walk-in Service
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
By appt. - deliveries

For further info., please see our UMS Brochure.

Our Mission is to provide industry leading manufacturing, design and prototypes to the University of Western Ontario.