Dr. Stephen C. Veldhuis
Professor, Director (MMRI) and Braley-Orlick Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Expertise:
- Manufacturing; Machine tools; Precision machining; Ultra precision machining; Manufacturing process modeling & simulation; Tribology; Nano indentation; Surface engineering; Hard wear protective coatings; Process optimization
- Research Clusters:
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- Email:
- veldhu
- Office:
- JHE-326D (Mail to JHE-310)
- Phone:
- +1 905.525.9140 x 27044
- Lab:
- JHE109, 109a, 112
- Phone:
- +1 905.525.9140 x 27800
Overview
Specific Research Activities
My current research interests lie in the area of high performance manufacturing with a specific focus on precision and ultra precision machining. The main objective of my research is to enhance competitiveness of machining operations by improving productivity and quality while reducing cost. The approach taken involves a detailed framework for selecting and developing tooling followed by process optimization which aims to fully utilize the capabilities of the tool and machine.
Education
B. Eng and Mgmt. McMaster University, 1990; M. Eng., Carnegie Mellon University, 1992; Ph.D., McMaster University, 1998
Publications
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Related Courses
| Code | Title | Instructor | Outline | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH ENG 4Q03 Undergraduate / Technical Elective | Mechanical Vibrations | Outline | More Info. | |
| MECH ENG 6Q03 Graduate | Mechanical Vibrations | Outline | More Info. | |
| MECH ENG 710 (TERM 2)Graduate | Machine Tool Analysis | More Info. |
Veldhuis Related News
June 29, 2021 / Department News
In the Media: "Hamilton's Coreprint Patterns receives $860,000 to switch from foundry to creating COVID-19 medical items"
Following a suggestion by Stephen Veldhuis, professor of engineering at McMaster University, the company examined if it could manufacture components for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction tests for hospitals and labs across the province.
June 14, 2021 / Department News
Federal Government invests in McMaster automotive and aerospace electrification hub
McMaster University has been awarded $10 million from FedDev Ontario to support an integrated automotive, aerospace and advanced manufacturing network.
October 21, 2020 / Department News
The road to making one million face shields: MMRI partners with Whitebird
In episode six of the Big Ideas for a Changing World podcast, hear how the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) and Hamilton-based packaging company, Whitebird, teamed up to swiftly produce face shields for thousands of Canadian frontline workers during the pandemic.
August 11, 2020 / Department News
McMaster Engineering receives $1.3 million to support job seekers in the automotive and manufacturing sectors
The provincial government has announced $1.3 million in funding for two McMaster programs designed to help job seekers in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
April 29, 2020 / Department News
"We want to know we did everything we could": How McMaster's manufacturing experts shifted to respond to COVID-19
When COVID-19 struck Hamilton in March, the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) team rallied to help the community design and manufacture protective gear and medical supplies. A month later, they’re working closer than ever with local hospitals and manufacturers.