- New to these these spaces or need to renew access? Please see Eligibility and Orientation to sign up for all necessary training.
- Want to submit a job to the technicians in our Staff Machine Shop? Please visit our Support Machining Services page.
Update: New waterjet cutter is up and running! | Posted: Jun 26, 2024
Update: Waterjet cutter unavailable June 6-22, 2024 | Posted: Jun 06, 2024
Student Machine Shop
Location: KAIS 1190
The Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Machine Shop features fully supervised, daily open hours so that eligible users can safely work on their projects, receive instruction and guidance on best practices for tool and equipment use and can receive design advice for their project work.
The facility consists of a 300 square-metre space containing conventional milling, drilling, sawing and turning equipment.
Student MakerSpace
Location: KAIS 1180N
The MakerSpace is an unsupervised 24/7 access self-serve facility containing fabrication equipment such as:
- an abrasive water-jet cutter
- 3D printers
- sheet metal brake
- sheet metal shear
- light tools for assembly and fabrication
- equipment for wood and plastics fabrication
Useful Links
- How to book a machine
- Water-Jet Cutter & Fast Prototyping Methods
- Report Water-jet cutter use
- Makerspace Trouble Report
Training
Students undergo orientation and self-study training supported via the Canvas course “MECH Student Machine Shop Training.” This is a self-enrolled course that hosts downloads for software needed for waterjet cutting and 3D printing as well as videos for operating and troubleshooting various pieces of equipment.
MakerSpace Details
The MakerSpace features three work areas*:
- Light fabrication workbench area with wood and plastic cutting and sanding equipment and hand tools
- The Print Shop – a 3D printing room with two sizes of FDM printers
- Abrasive Waterjet Cutter room
Use of the MakerSpace and supplies provided are free with the exception of abrasive water-jet cutting – please find all details at Water-Jet Cutter & Fast Prototyping Methods.
After completing all orientation requirements, eligible users will be granted fob access to the facility with their UBC card. The 3D print Shop and Abrasive Waterjet Cutter rooms are controlled with additional fobs.
*Each area is monitored by Campus Security surveillance cameras.