The Composite Shop provides a space for layups and composite manufacturing equipment including an autoclave, heated platen press, and CNC ply cutter.
Shop access
All users must create a UW CORAL account.
Once I create a CORAL account, what else do I need to do before using the shops?
- Register for Composite Shop access.
- Attend an in-person training session for EACH shop (machine shop, composite shop,
mechanical test lab) you plan to use. Fill out the safety orientation session interest form. - Complete the Composite Shop quiz and EH&S fire extinguisher training after
attending the in-person training.
○ Composite Shop quiz
○ EH&S online fire extinguisher training
Hours
Shop availability varies depending on scheduled lab classes and safety classes.
Equipment
AutoClave 3' x 8' (American Autoclave)
- Maximum part dimensions are approximately 31”(H) x 33”(W) x 101”(D)
- 3 vacuum ports available

50 Ton Heated-Platen Press (Wabash G50H-24)
- 24" x 24" heated platens

CNC Router (MultiCam 7000)
- Table dimensions are 60" x 102"

CNC Fabric Cutter (Autometrix Advantage)
- Maximum fabric dimensions are 62" x 94"
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