Fabrication Shops Digital Tools | College of Design University of Minnesota

Fabrication Shops

Digital Tools

Beginning November 30, undergraduate and graduate classes will shift to distanced instruction until the end of the fall semester. As such the Fabrication Shop will be closed for the remainder of the semester after Wednesday, November 25.

Fall 2020 Modified Operations

The Fabrication Shops will be available for College of Design academic work by appointment only for the fall 2020 semester. Scheduling for shop-intensive classes will be coordinated by instructors. Remaining appointment slots will be opened up for individual students needing to complete academic work. Safety is our primary concern and our continued operation is dependent on all shop users wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and maintaining physical distancing. Learn more or schedule an appointment on the main Fabrication Shops webpage.

The Fabrication Shops are supported primarily by College of Design collegiate fees, access is limited to work directly related to College of Design courses and research activities.

3D printing, CNC routing and self-service laser cutting are available to all University areas with associated fees; however, College of Design coursework and research always has priority access.

Contact Us

139 Rapson Hall | designfab@umn.edu | 612.624.9093

Staff

Molly Sanford, Fabrication Shop Director

Justin Kindelspire, Digital Fabrication Specialist

Annie Henly, Fabrication Technician

Austin Kedrowski, Fabrication Technician

Ben Herda, Fabrication Technician

Greg Flanagan, Fabrication Technician

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CURRENT EQUIPMENT
7)ULS 18" x 32" 150 watt Co2 laser cutting systems Acad to Laser Rhino to Laser Illustrator to Laser	6 at 129 Rapson 1 at 334A McNeal $.20/minute for academic work non-academic work is not permitted $10 GopherGOLD account balance required
3)Dimension SST1200es FDM printers 3D Print Request Form	10"x10"x12" build envelope ABS+ plastic 5 monochrome colors .010" and .013" layer resolution $5.00/cuin CDES academic work $5.00/cuin + $.69/min staff time for non-CDES academic work
1)Stratasys Fortus 250MC FDM printer 3D Print Request Form	10"x10"x12" build envelope ABS+ plastic 5 monochrome colors .007", .010" and .013" layer resolution $5.00/cuin CDES academic work $5.00/cuin + $.69/min staff time for non-CDES academic work
CAMaster CR408ATC CNC router	48" x 96"x 12"* capacity 12" x 96" rotary axis RhinoCam used to make toolpaths z capacity determined by part geometry $.20/min CDES academic work $62.40/hr non-CDES academic work
CAMaster CR404ATC CNC router	48" x 48"x 12"* capacity 12" x 96" rotary axis RhinoCam used to make toolpaths z capacity determined by part geometry $.20/min CDES academic work $62.40/hr non-CDES academic work
ShopSabre SideKick4 CNC plasma cutter	50" x 53" cuts mild steel up to 1/2" thick RhinoCam used to make toolpaths $5.00/15 minutes CDES academic work $100/hr non-CDES academic work