Dock Houston
Fabrication Shop | MTS
DOCK HOUSTON is a Research Associate and Fabrication Shop Manager in the Machining and Technical Services' Fabrication Shop. He regularly consults with faculty, students, and staff to help them achieve their research goals as a certified welder.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Welding Certification
Tri-County Technical College
PROJECTS
LIGNIN PROJECT: Machined components for the Lignin project, which examined how a waste byproduct from the paper manufacturing industry could be converted into a useable source of energy - Dr. Mark Thies, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
ARC-MELTER COMPONENTS: Fabricated and welded components for an Arc-Melter for research on nanocarbon tube particles
PHOTONIC CRYSTAL RESEARCH: Welding on silver liners on pressure vessels for growing crystal
BRIDGE COLUMN TESTING: Test bridge column thread for actual yield strength for Civil Engineering
CONTAMINATION RESEARCH: Fabricate and weld reactors for contamination research
Connect
Research Associate
Machining and Technical Services
Fabrication Shop Manager
Fabrication Shop
Research AssociatePhone: 864-656-5546
Email: dock423@clemson.edu
SKILLS
- SMAW - stick welding certified
- GMAW - MIG welding certified
- GTAW - TIG welding certified
- Gas welding and soldering
- Layout sheet metal fabrication
- Laser welding
- Manual Mill and Lathe operation
- Blueprint reading
- Solid-works model design experience
Services
The services are available to internal and external clients, including researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. We work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements and provide customized solutions to meet the customer's budget and time frame.
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