Fabrication Shop
The UTDesign fabrication shop (SPN 1.110) is an area for the modification or fabrication of parts and items that are integral to our students’ success. The shop is well-equipped with powered and unpowered tools capable of working wood, foam, plastics and soft metals.
Students who have completed their online and in-person training will get full access to the shop during open hours. Students who have not completed their training will have to speak with the fabrication staff about processing jobs for their team.
Fabrication Shop Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | noon to 6:30 p.m. |
Access to the shop area is limited due to the risk and dangers inherent to the operation of equipment and tools located in that area. Students can gain supervised access to the shop after completing the required training courses as well as reading and signing the “Shop Safety Guidelines” document; these rules and training courses are designed to keep students from seriously injuring themselves or others.
To gain supervised access to the fabrication shop, students need to pass a series of online training:
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- General Safety Orientation
- Shop Safety (Hand and Power Tool Safety)
- Fire Extinguisher Course
To access the online training courses, log in to UTD’s BioRAFT site. The courses are under “Training/Course Directory.”
Fabrication Shop In-Person Training
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 5 to 9 p.m. |
| Saturday* | noon to 5 p.m. |
Training by appointment can be requested via email – utdesignfabshop@utdallas.edu
Here is a short list of tools and equipment available for use in the UTDesign fabrication shop:
- Vertical band saw
- Drill press
- Miter saw
- Scroll saw
- Bench top grinder
- Hammers
- Hand saws
- Hand wrenches
- Screwdrivers
To find a tool in the UTDesign Studio, use the Fabrication Tool Map below.
For tool checkouts, please visit the Tool Crib (SPN 1.514). The majority of our handheld tools are kept here.
If you need assistance with the UTDesign fabrication shop, please contact utdesignfabshop@utdallas.edu.