Truman Nicholson
Machine Shop | MTS
TRUMAN NICHOLSON is a Research Associate and CNC Shop Manager in the Machining and Technical Services' Machine Shop. He regularly consults with faculty, students, and staff to help them achieve their research goals.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
A.S. Machine Tool Technology
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
KNEE RESEARCH MOLD: Designed and machined a mold to be used by students and faculty for knee implant research - Dr. Martine LaBerge, Bioengineering
FATIGUE TESTING COMPONENTS: Machined a test fixture and bearing components for fatigue testing of carbon fiber hip stems - Dr. John Kennedy, Mechanical Engineering
POLYMER FILM COMPONENTS: Aided in the design of a smart blending extruding die and machined the components to produce a polymer film that contained vitamins and other additives to extend the shelf life of food goods such as MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) - Dr. Dave Zumbrunnen, Mechanical Engineering
ACRYLIC HEART VALVE TEST: Machined, polished and assembled an acrylic heart valve test chamber - Dr. Richard Figliola, Mechanical Engineering
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Research Associate
Machining and Technical Services
CNC Shop Manager
Machine Shop
Research AssociatePhone: 864-656-5546
Email: tncosn@clemson.edu
SKILLS
- Tool and Die Making
- Experience with precision manual and CNC grinding equipment, holding tolerances to .0002”
- Skilled in the programming and operation of CNC lathe, CNC mill, manual lathe, manual mill, jig bore, Blanchard grinder, welding, fabrication, heat treating furnaces, and EDM
- Performs Quality Systems audits to confirm procedural compliance
- Consults with engineers in design changes and machining practices
- Design part models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
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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