Starting a new machining project
In order to best serve your machining needs we ask that you fill out a Work Request Form and send it to our machine shop Manager Terry Jacobsen 574.631.8699. The work request will then be reviewed, a time estimate will be made, and your machining process will be scheduled.
Terry Jacobsen Machine shop manager 574.631.8699
Ways to make this process move forward efficiently
- Please include the proper FOAPAL number - Our current shop rate for Internal Notre Dame projects is $69 per hour 
- Our Shop rate for External projects is $106 per hour. 
 
- Please provide an accurate drawing and part model. - AutoCad .dwg for 2d drawings 
- IGES Files for 3d models. 
- We can also accept files from Creo and Inventor. 
- We are happy to help with the design. 
- Emailing a PDF of the part with tolerances when submitting the work request form is appreciated. 
 
- Our shop rate does not include material or special tooling. Please consult with the machine shop supervisor before purchasing materials. - We may be able to specify the type of material that best suits your needs. 
- We can order the proper size material to accommodate your project. 
- We can usually find the most economic material with the quickest delivery.