The Robert C. Byrd Institute's Technical Services group has an operation called Shared Manufacturing. In Shared Manufacturing, equipment for prototypes, production, and short runs of product are shared among several companies. Personnel at RCBI assist these companies in programming, setup and operation of the equipment.
Companies supply the operator and perishable tooling.
The equipment can range from manual lathes, mills, and grinders to CNC controlled turning centers, machining centers, and rapid prototyping equipment. This equipment is acquired through purchase, donation and consignment. We provide demonstrations and training on the equipment to companies and other interested parties. Availability of these services is easier to access now with the opening of our additional Manufacturing Technology Centers. We are now located in Huntington, Charleston, Bridgeport and Rocket Center.