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Research Machine Shop
Capabilities:
Due to the importance of the research that occurs at this University, the quality of the products fabricated in the Shop is of prime concern. To help assure that each job meets the standards and specifications of the customer, all precision fabrication machines include either Digital Read Out (DRO) capabilities or are Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC). In addition, calibrated metrology instruments are used to inspect the final work.
Departments of Anesthesiology, Biomaterials, Biomedical Electronics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Microbiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pathology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Comparative Medicine, Pharmacology, Radiation Oncology, Institute of Dental Research, Animal Service Facilities and the School of Engineering
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The Research Machine Shop (RMS) has been serving the fabrication needs of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham since the 1960's. Projects range from the precision fabrication of experiment hardware for use in space flight research and customized instruments for surgery to the construction of simple trays and stands that are not commercially available in the configuration needed. The repair or modification of existing equipment is also a common task for the Shop. The Shop is skilled in working from both engineering drawings as well as rough sketches. Customers can take advantage of the staff's skill and experience when having trouble working out the details of a needed part or instrument. The members of the Research Machine Shop staff have a combined total of more than 75 years experience in the machining and fabrication of precision parts and instruments. 
In order to meet the requirements of the work normally associated with a research institution, the Shop staff has a variety of precision fabrication equipment at their disposal. The capabilities of the shop include:
Past Users of the RMS have included projects with the following departments, schools or facilities across campus: