Fabrication Shops Digital Tools | College of Design University of Minnesota

Fabrication Shops

Digital Tools

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.

Fall Semester Hours

Winter Break Hours

Open by appointment for coursework or research
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Rapson Shops

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM (closed on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 PM)
Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00–5:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00–10:00 PM

Rapson FABstore and Laser Lab

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00–10:00 PM

McNeal Laser Lab

Monday: 12:00–2:30 PM, 5:00–8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00–2:30 PM, 5:00–8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Contact Us

139 Rapson Hall | designfab@umn.edu | 612.624.9093

Staff

Kevin Groenke, Fabrication Manager

Justin Kindelspire, DigiFab Specialist

Molly Sanford, Fabrication Technician

Annie Henly, Fabrication Technician

Patrick McKennan, Outreach and Research Specialist

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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