Recharge Unit

Our Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Sciences Recharge Unit offers comprehensive technical services to support your research and development needs. We provide professional materials testing to characterize mechanical properties and performance, precision machining and fabrication through our fully-equipped machine shop, and advanced microscopy services including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for detailed structural analysis.

Whether you’re developing new materials, prototyping components, or conducting failure analysis, our experienced technical staff and state-of-the-art equipment deliver reliable results. We serve academic researchers, industry partners, and government agencies with competitive rates and quick turnaround times.

Please click on the links below to learn about our materials testing, fabrication, and microscopy capabilities and how to contact us.

Focused on precision – machining a part using the JET vertical milling machine

Preparing samples to shine – metallographic polishing in progress

Precision meets automation – CNC machining with the HAAS Mini Mill

The Machine Shop at Duke 125 – 15 Jet Mills

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Recharge Unit – Your Workshop for Real-World Engineering

A Summary Of The Equipment

The Machine Shop: JET, Bridgeport, Haas, Makino, and more

Materials Testing Laboratory: Instron 6800, Rockwell tester, optical microscopy, and polishers

SEM & TEM – Microscopy & Coatings: JEOL SEM, TEM, sputter coaters, and carbon deposition systems