The Workbench, located in 2028 SC, is a space dedicated for engineering students to collaborate on projects. It is equipped with tools and equipment to support projects as well as CNC simulators for training.

The space was designed to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and provide hands-on learning experiences within the Iowa Engineering community. Just steps away from the Design Studio (2040 SC), this space will be available to students in ENGR:1100 Intro to Engineering Problem Solving when their needs surpass those of the classroom but do not require the specialized equipment housed in Engineering Design and Fabrication. It will also serve as a valuable resource for students working on class or senior design projects, offering a dynamic environment to bring ideas to life. 

Required training Expectations Handbook

Equipment and tooling

Main space

In addition to HAAS CNC simulators, the Workbench provides access to the following tools.

  • Hand tools
    • Screwdrivers and mini screwdrivers
    • SAE and metric nut drivers
    • SAE and metric T-handle Allens
    • 1/4 in. drive quick-release ratchets
    • 3/8 in. drive quick-release ratchets
    • Wobble socket extensions
    • 1/4 in. drive SAE and metric color-coded sockets
    • 1/4 in. drive SAE and metric color-coded deep sockets
    • 3/8 in. drive SAE and metric color-coded sockets
    • 3/8 in. drive SAE and metric color-coded deep sockets
    • SAE and metric combination wrenches
    • 8, 10, 12 in. steel adjustable wrenches
    • Standard, curved locking jaw, precision pliers
    • Riveter and threaded insert riveter
    • Tacking gun
    • Hammers and rubber mallets
    • 12 in. miter box and saws
    • Aviation snips, scissors, utility knives
    • Files
    • Clamps and mini clamps
    • 25 ft. measuring tapes
    • 6 in. digital calipers
    • Rafter angle, L squares, 4 ft. rulers
    • Protractors
    • Contour gauge
    • Digital gram scale
  • Power tools (cordless)
    • Drills
    • Impact drivers
    • Oscillating multi tools
    • Random orbit sanders
    • Heat gun
    • High velocity air duster
    • Hot glue guns
    • Wet/dry shop vacuum
  • Electronics
    • 0-32V 0-10A power supplies
    • 100 MHz 2 channel oscilloscopes
    • 70-watt digital soldering stations

Equipment room

  • Power tools
    • Glowforge Pro 40W laser cutter
    • 18 in. scroll saws
    • 2 in. belt / 6 in. disk sanders
    • Oscillating spindle sander
    • Bench drill presses
Students wearing safety goggles operate a drill press to drill holes into triangular wooden pieces in a workshop setting.
Two students stand near workshop machinery; one holds a wooden piece.
Close-up of two students assembling a wooden structure using clamps and glue guns, focused on aligning the pieces accurately.
Two students talking in a workshop.
Students in a workshop; one uses a power drill on a wooden project while others observe.
Students in a workshop environment, actively participating in a group project involving wooden components and tools.
Two students wearing caps and safety goggles in a workshop.
A student operates a drill press while two others observe.
Side view of two students wearing caps and safety goggles.
Students in a workshop environment, participating in a group project involving wooden components and tools.
Students engaged in hands-on woodworking, focusing on assembling and aligning parts of a wooden structure.
Close-up of hands operating a drill press, securing material for accurate drilling in an educational workshop.