The Fabrication Shops provide both digital and analog equipment to manipulate wood, foam, plastics, masonry, metals, and composites. Our professional staff and student technicians are present at all times to demonstrate safe, efficient, and effective equipment use. On a case-by-case basis, we will either teach you how to use the machine on your own or operate it on your behalf.
Shop Tips & Guidelines
Remember that if you are at all uncomfortable or unsure of what to do, we are here to help! Using power and hand tools is inherently dangerous, so we want to make sure everyone is following safe operating procedures at all times. We encourage you to reference our Workshop User Handbook, which covers all of our policies and produces.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hearing protection is required when operating power tools. While we typically provide PPE, we are currently asking you to bring your own due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
- We ask that you wear closed-toe shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.) while working in the shop. Scarves, loose clothing, and jewelry should be removed or secured, and long hair should be tied back when using our equipment.
- Headphones or earbuds must also be removed while operating machines so that you will be able to hear instructions from our staff.
- If you're not sure which machine is right for you or don’t see what you’re looking for, just ask! It's possible that, if there is a special tool or material that you would like to use for an assigned project, we will be able to order it for you.
- Certain tools may be available for checkout after hours. Please talk to one of our staff to make proper arrangements.
- Work on personal projects or assignments from other colleges needs to be approved by one of our staff members. Please reach out to us so we can make an agreement, if possible.
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Machines & Materials
Our analog machines are typically used for projects that involve woodworking, metalworking, or plastics.
Our digital machines are typically used for projects that involve plasma cutting, routing, or laser and 3D printing.
They can be used for making large and small-scale models, designed prototypes and products, furniture, graphic stencils, and metal parts.
Please note, if you want to use the CNC router you must reserve time and keep your reservation link. You will not have to operate the machine. Please talk to the staff about what you hope to use the CNC router for, and email your file to a staff member 24 hours before your scheduled time.
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ULS 18"x32" 150-Watt Co2 Laser Cutting System
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Dimension SST1200es FDM Printer (request form)
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Stratasys Fortus 250MC FDM Printer (request form)
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CAMaster CR408ATC CNC Router
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CAMaster CR404ATC CNC Router
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ShopSabre SideKick4 CNC Plasma Cutter
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ProtoMax Waterjet Cutter
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Located in room 127 of Rapson Hall, the FABstore sells shop materials to students at a discounted price.
Please download our materials price list to see what we have to offer. If you are unfamiliar with a particular item or have questions about what material will work best for your project, ask our staff. In cases where we do not have the particular material you are looking for, we may be able to order it for you or find a suitable alternative.
