Here are the answers to some common questions about the Student MakerSpace, Student Machine Shop and Support Machining Services.
Only if you are actively registered in MECH or MANU (no exceptions). Please see the Eligibility & Orientation page for additional requirements and details. Note that the Student Shop and MakerSpace are separate facilities with separate access requirements for each facility.
Yes, however, you must be affiliated with the university and must provide a WorkDay Worktag for the work. Please go to the Support Machining Services page for details.
Please note: We do not perform work for cash or for private individuals, clients and organizations from outside of the UBC community.
MECH Student Machine Shop open hours can be seen on the mech tech access reservation system schedules here.
All materials, fastener and supply requests should go through ECE Stores.
Please visit the Abrasive Water-Jet Cutter Use Reporting Form to log your water-jet use
Please email Markus Fengler to set up an appointment to discuss your design.
The shop can perform some welding services. Please see the Support Machining Services page for details.
You must be affiliated with the university in order to submit a job to Support Machining Services. We do not perform work for private individuals or commercial enterprises.
Please see the Job Submission Form, requirements for specifications, and current rate information on Support Machining Services page.
This is handled on a case-by-case basis as many factors, such as staff, machine and material availability, play a huge role. A principle cause for delay, however, is incomplete job specifications by submitters (incomplete dimensioning, missing tolerances, missing material grade, condition specifications, etc.).