Shops (Electronic and Machine)

The Chemistry Department maintains a variety of professional shops that support in-house and campus-wide research efforts. Each is staffed by full-time expert personnel. For questions please contact Tom Frederick.

Tom is located in Chem B101 and can be reached by phone at 970-491-5545.

Tom has  a level 1 EPA certificate to work with refrigerants. He repairs a variety of refrigeration equipment listed below.

Electronics Shop

• Design and fabrication of electronic circuitry and equipment
• Troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning electronic and mechanical equipment
• Training available for electronic design and construction
• 40+ years of experience as an Electronic Technician and Electrical Engineer

Student Machine Shop

• Open to use by students with prior experience or training
• Limited training available for Lathe and Milling machine operation

Refrigeration shop

• Repair of refrigerant based equipment
• Items serviced include:
  • refrigerators, standard and -80C freezers
  • environmental chambers, incubators, refrigerated centrifuges
  • chillers and glovebox freezers