As this is a non-production shop, there are no backlogs. There are constraints of manpower, as this is basically a one-person shop, and the technician spends most of his time teaching. Maintenance time is hard to find. Though four new lathes have just been purchased, there are still constraints due to the age of most of the equipment. Boeing has been a supporter of this shop, and the hope is that they will come up with more money this year so that some of the more aged and inadequate equipment can be replaced.
All equipment is used solely for student training and student projects.
There is a stock storage are approx. He would like to have additional training in foundry skills. It includes a brand new engine lathe, an old Bridgeport vertical mill, two drill presses, a band saw, a surface grinder, a welder, and a table saw. The lathe, mill, and band saw do the majority of the work, and these are all used about equally. Mr. Kevin Sonderland is staff member in charge of the shop, which only recently moved into its present space.