{"id":1979,"date":"2020-01-08T08:57:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T13:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/?page_id=1979"},"modified":"2025-04-18T13:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T17:57:31","slug":"processes-laboratory-nc-state-ise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Processes Laboratory | NC State ISE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Welcome to the ISE Processes Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Here, in the processes laboratory, you\u2019ll use the latest tools in forming, molding, casting, removing, and joining materials.<br>Starting your sophomore year, you\u2019ll begin hands-on learning that continues throughout your entire time at ISE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll learn the basics in a safe, guided environment. Then, you\u2019ll apply those lessons to real-world lab projects.<br>Along the way, you\u2019ll gain skills that help you succeed in advanced courses and future research work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, a <a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/staff\/\">full-time machinist<\/a>  and experienced graduate students are here to guide and support you.<br>Because of their help, you can safely explore new techniques and improve your technical confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lab also serves as the hub for manufacturing-based classes, projects and research activities.<br>It even includes a computer workstation and multimedia tools to support meetings and presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, the lab helps you think like an engineer.<br>You won\u2019t just follow steps\u2014you\u2019ll solve problems, build solutions and learn from each attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you progress, you\u2019ll work closely with classmates, faculty and research teams.<br>Together, you\u2019ll turn creative ideas into working models and useful results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn how to manage tools, plan workflows and meet deadlines. These skills matter in both labs and careers.<br>In time, you\u2019ll build confidence, improve communication and learn how to lead project teams with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time you graduate, you\u2019ll leave with real-world experience that employers look for with the processes laboratory.<br>Before you begin, review the <a class=\"\" href=\"#\">safety checklist<\/a> that has been linked below and follow all guidelines to protect yourself and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/07\/laboratory-safety-rules.pdf\">View the safety checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" 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