QC Lab

Full dimensional metrology station with NIST-traceable reference standards. Mitutoyo reference artifact set anchors the traceability chain. Three independent gage block sets for cross-verification — no single instrument error goes undetected. Vermont pin gage library covering .061"–.500" — both ranges in Class ZZ Plus. Shars blade mic, Fowler/SPI calipers, granite surface plate, and digital height gage.

Bluetooth spectrophotometer for precision color measurement. Measures CIELAB/XYZ/RGB/Hex from any surface. Paired with a full Pantone physical reference library for verified color matching. Critical for the scan-to-print pipeline — ensures UV-printed and resin-printed color output matches the physical reference.

ALORAIR 3-stage air scrubber — MERV-10 pre-filter catches coarse particulate, HEPA traps fine dust and aerosols, activated carbon scrubs VOCs and breaks down residual ozone. Stackable, heavy-duty, industrial-grade. Runs continuous during shop operations and shifts to full-speed for O₃ clearance after sterilization cycles. Negative air capable when ducted — critical for containment during hazmat or high-particulate jobs.

Ozone-based sterilization for component recovery and decontamination. Gas-phase O₃ penetrates where liquids can't — electronics-safe, no residue, no moisture. Decades of experience with O₃ — operator grew up with dental-grade ozone sterilization as standard practice.

3500W inverter generator for backup power and mobile operations. Clean sine-wave output safe for sensitive electronics and CNC controllers. Wheels and handle make it deployable anywhere — shop backup, outdoor fabrication, remote job sites.

Shop-wide PPE kit. Respiratory: 3M 65021 P100/OV half-face respirators ×2 (P100 particulate + organic vapor cartridge, NIOSH-approved). Face: Blue Eagle full-face impact shield with 2 spare visors. Hands: LOCCEF MicroFoam nitrile work gloves ×12 pairs + disposable nitrile for resin. Body: 2 heavy-duty aprons for guest use — grab one when you walk in.

64" Keencut Evolution-E2 precision rotary cutter. Three-in-one: semi-rigid, flexible, and fabric materials. Two-way cutting head works left or right-handed. Full-length Lift & Hold for easy loading, flip-over stops clamp material horizontally. Swing-over design stows under the bench. Cuts paper, vinyl, banner, foam board, PVC, Sintra, acrylic, aluminum composite, corrugated plastic, and textiles. The missing link between sheet stock and the laser bed — any material that shouldn't see a laser beam gets trimmed here.

Drill-press precision in a handheld form factor. Complete drill, tap, and drive bit kit. Portable precision for large parts, field work, and on-site fabrication where a drill press isn't practical. Moves between the Forge and Lab as needed.

Aqua-6 water ozone generator. Infuses cold water with dissolved O₃ for chemical-free parts degreasing, component cleaning, and surface preparation. Zero residue — ozone reverts to oxygen, leaving nothing behind but clean. Available on demand from operator's home lab.

Point-source fume extraction on wheels. Position the intake arm directly at the work — welding, soldering, or any process producing smoke that the fixed extraction doesn't catch.