About Metalworking
At Terrapin Works, we have a collection of manual and CNC equipment for subtractive manufacturing of various metals of moderate to high thickness. We offer training on most metalworking equipment, after which you would be able to use the equipment yourself free of charge, needing only to reserve the time to use it. Alternatively, you can submit an order request and our staff will machine it for you for a small fee.
Learn more about training here
Who is Metalworking for?
The metalworking services we offer are for those looking to machine some metal parts or to have metal machining work done for them.
We can help you with
Ordering a machined part
Start an order via PaperCut and we'll take care of the machining for you.
Training on equipment
Learn how to use our equipment. Training is free and once trained, equipment use is also free. You will need to schedule time on the equipment.
Advanced part finishing
We can help you finish your part using processes such as powder coating or sand blasting.
How to order something to be machined
- Go to our order platform Papercut
- Sign in with your DirectoryID and password (the beginning of your terpmail email, without @terpmail.umd.edu)
- Look for Manual Machining or one of the devices listed on this page (Ctrl + F helps)
- Click the down-facing arrow next to the name of the device to open a dropdown of instructions
- Follow machine specific instructions if there are any
- Hover over the image of the desired device so that the "Start Order" button appears
- Click "Start Order"
- Fill out the form that pops up
- Click "Submit" in the lower right hand corner
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Available Equipment
| Equipment Photo | Equipment Name | Facility | Materials |
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DMU 50 | Aerospace Machine Shop | Metal, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic |
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OMAX ProtoMAX | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Glass, Other, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, Acrylic |
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ShopBot DTMAX ATC | Keystone Woodshop | Other, Wood, Aluminum, Plastic |
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Okuma Genos M460-VE | Terps Racing | |
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Datron Neo | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Wood, Metal, Plastic |
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Okuma Genos L200E-M | Terps Racing |
| Equipment Photo | Equipment Name | Facility | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grizzly G3155 Surface Grinder | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Metal |
| Equipment Photo | Equipment Name | Facility | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sand Blaster Cabinet | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Wood, Metal |
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60 ton Ironworker | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Metal |
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Powder Coater | Instructional Fabrication Lab | |
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Dual Column Bandsaw | Rapid Prototyping Center |
| Equipment Photo | Equipment Name | Facility | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
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Miller Dynasty 210 DX Welder | Instructional Fabrication Lab | Metal |
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Hand Tools | Design Shop, Advanced Fabrication Lab, Instructional Fabrication Lab, Rapid Prototyping Center |