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Research Machine
Research Machine has become a one-stop resource for world-class model-making and custom hardware fabrication services. Capable of producing stunning, fully functional 3D visualization hardware for such specific needs as working principles demonstrations. Specializing in small-run and emergency turn-around situations, Research Machine can create working models of virtually any mechanical or optical device using state-of-the-art CNC machining centers, working with a wide variety of materials including urethane, Delrin™, nylon, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Research Machine is an eight-year-old subsidiary of Research nternational, Inc., a contract research and development company serving the medical, military, and commercial markets (the equipment and products featured on this site showcases some of the unique talents of our machinists). Working in conjunction with Research International’s staff of scientists and engineers, Research Machine is well-supported in the areas of mechanical and optical design, synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and electronic design and layout.
Components machined and assembled at Research Machine
Turned Components (metal and plastic)
Machined Components (metal and plastic)
RAPTOR™ machined component
Completed RAPTOR™ bioassay system
Areas of Expertise:
- MasterCam® programming Complex surface milling
- Prototype milling Production milling
- Precision turning
- Injection mold making
- Injection molding
- Silicone rubber molding
- Silver brazing
- Prototype sheet metal fabrication
- General tooling
- Mechanical assembly
Equipment:
- Two high-precision machining centers (3-axis CNC)
- Two knee-type milling machines (3-axis CNC)
- Two Bridgeport® mills 15 x 48
- Clausing® lathe Hardinge®
- HLV tool room lathe
- Charmilles® 6 x 18 surface grinder
- Arburge© 20-ton 2 oz injection molder
- Transfer press for rubber molding