Trades Teaching Lab

Spring 2026 Classes

Welding class is back!

Registration is now open for Spring 2026 semester

Spring 2026 Open Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30-4:00 p.m.

A lathe turning brass
Mill CNC working on metal
3-D printed plastic parts
A welded joint

The Physics Trades Teaching Lab is a machine shop available to CU students, research staff and faculty who have taken our shop safety training course. The shop is available for use during the academic year when our professional staff is present, and in limited capacity during summer and winter breaks. Priority is given to physics students, researchers, and faculty.  

Finding Us

The Physics Trades Teaching Lab is located in the C-wing on the main level of Duane Physics Building, Room C1B29. Tours of our facility are available during our open shop hours. 

Courses offered

Learn more

  • Introduction to Manual Machining
  • Introduction to Welding

Available Equipment

  • 6 Knee-type milling machines
  • 6 Toolroom lathes  
  • 1 Engine lathe (14” swing)
  • 2 2-Axis CNC Knee-type mills
  • 2 Vertical bandsaws
  • Welding area
    • Mig
    • Tig
    • OxyAcetylene
    • Plasma cutter
    • Rotary table 
  • FDM 3D Printer
  • Sheet metal equipment
  • Drill press
  • Belt sander
  • Pedestal grinder
  • Arbor press
  • Hand tools 

 

Contact Us

Email:pttl@colorado.edu

Mailing Address:
Physics Trades Teaching Lab
390 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0390