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 | Outline | More Info. |
Veldhuis Related News
January 14, 2022 / Department News
Hamilton virology lab gets a ‘grasp’ on COVID-19 testing
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, together with the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute — directed by Stephen Veldhuis — and Coreprint Patterns, created a grasping tool to confront global supply-chain shortage on forceps and keep up with the demand of COVID-19 tests.
November 9, 2021 / Department News
TeraGo Partners with McMaster University to Deploy the First Institution-based Private 5G Millimeter Wave Network
TeraGo Inc. has partnered with McMaster University to jointly build and deploy the first university-based 5G millimeter wave private network for research.
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.