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The general metals studio is well-ventilated and provides all the major equipment and tools necessary for students to practice all metalworking techniques (traditional, contemporary, and experimental). We also have the largest electroforming facility of any art school in the United States | |
| The studio is equipped with a variety of tools and equipment including: | ||
3-D CAD system Dimension SST 3-D printer (rapid prototyping machine) 4-axis CNC milling machine metal lathes forming equipment slip roll draw bench buffing station tumbler belt and disc sanders extensive collection of small precision hand tools photo room for digital imaging |
PC and MAC computers digital camera Flatbed Scanner and Printers TIG welder English wheel box and pan brake vacuum casting sand blaster steam cleaner metal forming station with a large collection of hammers and stakes |
250 gallon copper plating tank 120 gallon aluminum anodizing tank reactive metal anodizing 20 ton hydraulic die forming press power and manual rolling mills floor kick shear vulcanizer and wax injector scroll saw enameling setup complete soldering and annealing stations with acetylene, oxy-acetylene, natural gas torches, etc. |
Each graduate student has an individual bench in a well-equipped graduate studio. The program provides students with excellent reference resources on new concepts and technology. Our Art Library has a rich collection of historical and contemporary books, periodicals, and catalogs on jewelry and metal arts. The studio has large collections of slides and other visual materials on jewelry and metal arts as well. Our program also provides students with computer and internet access in the studio, as well as free wi-fi. |
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