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The research and teaching activities of the Faculty of Science & Engineering are supported by full techincal service facilities, including a machine shop, a student machine shop, an electronics shop, a glassblowing shop and two science stores.
The great diversity of research activities that take place in FSE has afforded shop staff the opportunity to develop their skills. At present the technicians hold in excess of 150 years of combined experience among them.
Work from the broader university community is welcome. Work is requested by submitting a work order (download here) to the shop staff by e-mail or in person.
The following hourly rates apply to all work done by shop staff:
FSE
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York University Community
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$51/hr |
*Note: Materials are extra and are not included in hourly rates.
The non-profit science stores are the source of scientific supplies aimed at providing convenience to the community of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
If you have questions about the operation of technical services department in general, please feel free to contact Technical Services Manager Ming Jiang for assistance by phone at extension 22815, email at mingj@yorku.ca or in person at #313 Lumber Blg.
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The Electronics Shop specializes in electrical and electronics design and repair. Technical consultations on any electrical/electronic/electro-mechanical/PC(hardware) related issues are provided upon request.
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Read more... [EShop - Electronics Shop]
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The machine shop specializes in full machining and welding (including TIG). Design feasibility and assistance, material selection and sourcing and equipment maintenance and repair are among the services offered. Tools, machines and materials in this shop are for machine shop staff only.
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Read more... [Machine Shop]
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The Science Stores offers a variety of products and service solutions to faculty and graduate and undergraduate students.
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Read more... [Science Stores]
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The Glassblowing Shop specializes in custom design and/or repair of scientific glassware. Advice or recommendations on dealing with specific issues related to glass apparatus are provided.
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Read more... [Glassblowing Shop]
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The student machine shop employs a full time machinist to assist students and faculty members working on research projects and provides health and safety oriented training to 4th year undergraduate engineering students working on course related projects and other students working on faculty supervised projects only. For more information, please read the Procedure on the Use of Student Machine Shop. To receive your training please submit a Request to use the Student Shop Form to shop staff Frank Canzona.
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Read more... [Student Machine Shop]
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