The Machine Shop Group is responsible for the manufacturing of several components of the synchrotron light source UVX of the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), including components for the storage ring, beamlines, vacuum chambers and scientific instrumentation, in conformity to the projects presented by the LNLS groups.

The mechanic workshop has a continuous flux of activities, since it serves all of LNLS’ technical groups. However, some very special projects take the group out of its work routine. New beamlines, new devices for the experimental stations, improvements in the facilities and large-scale maintenance always give rise to projects. Currently, the group is dedicated to the development of prototypes for the new synchrotron light source Sirius.

For that, a recent improvement of the Machine Shop facilities was made. It focused in the acquisition of modern machines for the development and construction of high accuracy instrumentation for the storage ring of Sirius and of its beamlines.