Mechanical Workshop

The Mechanical Workshop provides manufacturing services for small-to-large components, machine shop training, and access to the workshop equipment. We can machine acrylic, aluminum, steel, and teflon.

Manufacturing Services

We perform component fabrication on request. Please download the order form here, and submit it to our facility administrators (see below) along with a hard copy of your drawings. We strongly encourage you to come discuss your plans with our facility administrators in person, to ensure that the plans are feasible.

Once the order has been approved and accepted, you can track the job progress here:

Mechanical Workshop Job Tracker

 

Training and Access

We provide training in the use of our workshop equipment. Please download the Request Training From here.

Upon successful completion of the training, SPMS staff and students are given access to the workshop. However, the  Workshop Rules and Regulations must be strictly followed at all times; failure to do so may lead to a ban from the facility.

Charging Rate

SPMS Users: $40 / hr
Non-SPMS Users: $60 / hr

Charging Policy

  • Charging applies to all faculty, research staff and students.
  • Charges do not include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Charging may be waived for jobs taking less than 0.5 hr to complete, such as simple drilling and fitting.
  • The additional grace period is up to 15 minutes only. Chargeable time scenarios can be referred as follows:
​​Scenario for Time Required​​Chargeable Time
​0 – 0.5 hr​FOC
​0.5 – 1 hr 15 mins1 hr​
​1 hr 15 mins – 1 hr 45 mins​1 hr 30 mins​
​1 hr 45 mins – 2 hrs 15 mins​2 hrs

 

Additional Notes

  • The chargeable time includes machine preparation time. Drawing time is not counted.
  • Additional charge for common materials applies, depending on the materials type and size. Users will need to supply uncommon materials themselves.
    • Users will need to submit the job request form to Mr. Rahman for every job request. All the job requests will strictly follow the queue number. For urgent request, please contact Mr. Rahman in advance and the request is subject to approval. Extra charges may be incurred.
  • Once job is started, charges will apply and it is not allowed to cancel the job. Hence, users are advised to cancel their job request before the job is started or ASAP where applicable.
  • Billing for NTU users will be on a monthly basis.
  • For external academic institutes and industry companies, please email us at [email protected] for a quote.
  • We reserve the rights to change the charging rates and policies at any time without prior notice.

Location

Mechanical Workshop
SPMS-PAP-01-07
21 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637371

Hours

8:30 am — 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact

Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Sulaiman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6316 2981 / +65 9657 6742

CNC Mill (Litz CV-600)

  • Travel XYZ 610 / 410 / 540 mm.
  • Spindle speed 10,000 rpm.
  • Table size 700 x 400 mm.
  • Cutting feedrate 24M/min.
CNC Turning Machine (YDPM ML-480)

  • Maximum machining diameter x length of  210 x 508mm.
  • Swing over bed  480mm.
  • Swing over side 321mm.
  • Slant angle of bed 45.
  • Travel XZ 176 / 520 mm.
  • Spindle speed 4,500 rpm.
Vertical Mill (SEIKI SHCM-97VS)

  • Spindle Driven by 5 HP AC Frequency Inverter Motor.
  • Travel XYZ 650 / 350 / 360 mm.
  • Table size 260 x 1200 mm.
  • Spindle speed 60 — 3600 rpm (variable).
  • 5 HP AC Inverter Motor.
Prince 1340 Lathe

  • Center height 165mm.
  • Swing over bed 330mm.
  • Swing over cross slide 190mm.
  • Distance between centers 1000mm
  • Maximum swing in gap 495mm.
  • Spindle center bore 35mm.
Drill Press (DayMaster 16mm)
  • Maximum tool diameter 12mm.
  • Chuck 16mm.
  • Speed 180—2,700 rpm.
  • 2 HP motor.
Vertical Band Saw (Saw King)

  • Blade speed 3—16m/min.
  • Table size 19.5” x 23.5”.
  • Blade size 141” x 1/8”—5/8”.
Rolling Table Saw Maching (GT- 120E)
  • Sliding length of cut 1,219mm.
  • Diameter of spindle saw blade 25.4mm.
  • Spindle speed 3,500 RMP.
  • Diameter of blade  200-400mm.
Horizontal Band Saw (Shen Jang 916)
  • Cutting capacity  230mm.
  • Blade size 27 x 0.9 x 3,260mm.
  • 2 HP Motor.
  • Speed range 15, 38, 61 and 84 MPM.
Hydraulic Shearing Machine (Fintek P-5210)
  • Capacity 3.5 x 1,320 mm in mild steel.
  • Cutting angle 1”40’.
  • Strokes per min 30.
  • Manual back gauge 600mm.
Hydraulic Box and Pan Brake (Fintek VH-810-6)
 
  • Bending length 2,440mm.
  • Reverse bend 20mm.
  • Beam adjustment 25mm
  • Mild steel 3.5mm, stainless steel 2.5mm.
  • Bending angle 0—135.
  • 2 HP motor.