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Clemson University
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Ed Vaughn, Professor
365 Sirrine Hall
Clemson , SC 29634-1307
Phone: 864-656-5965
Fax: 864-656-5973
Email: vedward@clemson.edu
Website: www.clemson.edu

The teaching and research facilities of the School of Materials Science and Engineering are primarily located in Sirrine Hall. These teaching and research laboratories include:

Weaving Laboratories
Nonwovens Laboratories
Dyeing, Finishing & Printing Laboratory
Clemson Apparel Research Facility
Composites Fabrication
Physical Testing Laboratory
Fiber Physics Laboratory
Extrusion and Rheology
Analytical Laboratories
Electrical/Electronic Fiber & Fabric Properties

Graduate students from the School also have access to the University's excellent electron microscopy (scanning, transmission and Auger microanalysis) laboratory, a newly installed X-ray diffractometer in Ceramic Engineering, stereo lithography in Bioengineering, and hydraulic mechanical testing for fatigue analysis in Mechanical Engineering. Clemson University also provides its graduate students with universal w.w.w. access and outstanding mainframe, mini and micro-computational support.

Academic Research Facilities

• Web Formation
  • 12" Rando Webber, 20: Proctor & Shwartz Roll-Top Card
• EVAC Vacuum System
• Web Processing-Latex Foam Bonding Stork Foamer
• Web Finishing
  • 20" Aztec Hot-Air Thru Over, 9" Pinsonic
  • 20" Benz Thermal Bonding Calendar
  • 12" Fiber Locker Needle Punch
  • 23" Needlepunch Line with Fiber Opening/Blending,
  • Carding, Cross-lapping
  • 12" Hydro-Entanglement Water Jet System

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