Charleston Manufacturing Technology Center Staff & Equipment

Staff Contact List

Arley Carpenter
Director of Manufacturing Services
304.720.7741
acarpenter@rcbi.org

Eddie Webb
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer & Site Manager
304.720.7738
ewebb@rcbi.org

Christopher Figgatt
Manufacturing Specialist / Technical Trainer
304.720.7735
cfiggatt@rcbi.org

Jerry Jefferson
CNC Machinist / Technical Trainer
304.720.7737
jjefferson@rcbi.org

Manufacturing Technology Center Equipment

Available at All RCBI Locations

Computer Lab
Costs to be determined

Videoconferencing Facilities
Costs to be determined

Operator Training Technical Services
$75 / Hour

Programming Technical Services
$75 / Hour

Various Manual Equipment
$20 / Hour

Charleston Manufacturing Technology Center

FORTUS 900mc 3D Printer for Production & Rapid Prototyping *
Working Envelope – 36” x 24” x 36”
$15 / cubic inch

Abrasive Water Jet Machine
Working Envelope - 48" x 96"
$70 / Hour

MU-500VA-L 5 Axis Machining Center w/ 1000 RPM Turning Function
Working Envelope – 20” Table Diameter x 19” H. Tool Capacity—20
$60 / Hour

Swiss Turn
Full 7 axis turning and milling machine - .75" maximum turning diameter w/ automatic bar feeding
$60 / hour

Haas TL3 CNC Lathe
Working Envelope - 20” swing x 60” between centers
$35 / Hour

Lu 15 CNC Turning Center
Working Envelope - 8" Chuck x 19" Bed Tool Capacity-20
$35 / Hour

MA-650 VB Heavy Machining Center
Working Envelope - 60" x 25" x 24" Tool Capacity—32
$40 / Hour

FaroArm CAM2 Measurement System
A lightweight, highly accurate (.051 millimeters), multi-axis measurement system with capabilities to measure 3-D parts and provide instant, graphical reporting and Statistical Process Control (S.P.C.) features. Available mobility to any RCBI Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center or customer location. $30 / hour


*Fortus rate: Rate is per cubic inch of material; Jobs with small, complex, or jobs requiring thin layering will have an additional charge.