Bill Simmons
Machine Shop | MTS
BILL SIMMONS is a Lab Technologist in the Machining and Technical Services' Machine Shop. He regularly consults with faculty, students, and staff to help them achieve their research goals as a skilled machinist.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Machine Tool Technology
North Georgia 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
INTELLIGENT RIVER PROJECT: Machined components for the Intelligent River Project, which builds, deploys and monitors buoys and sensors along the Savannah River to gather data on water quality and quantity - Dr. Christopher Post, Environmental Information Science Forestry, and Environment Conservation Department
PHOTONIC CRYSTAL RESEARCH: Machined and maintained autoclave components for photonic crystal research - Dr. Joseph Kolis, Chemistry
WEAR TESTING COMPONENTS: Machined wear testing components for total joint replacement materials and surfaces - Dr. John Desjardins, Bioengineering
Connect
Lab Technologist
Machining and Technical Services
Precision Machinist
Machine Shop
Lab TechnologistPhone: 864-656-5546
Email: wps57@clemson.edu
SKILLS
- Tool and Die Making, Mold Maker
- Experience with precision manual and CNC equipment, holding tolerances to .0002”
- Skilled in the programming and operation of CNC mill, manual lathe, manual mill, jig bore, heat-treating furnaces, and EDM
- 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.
Request Services- Machine Shop
- Fabrication Shop
- Rapid Prototyping
- Electronics Shop
