FABRICATION STUDIO

 
 

The Duderstadt Center's Fabrication Studio provides the UM community resources to transform ideas into physical reality. You will find work surfaces, hand tools, several types of 3D printers, a laser cutter, a small CNC printed circuit board router, a 3D laser scanner, computers, and electronic workbenches ready to handle a variety of activities. If you are looking for class support, have questions, or need a little help, knowledgeable staff are available to assist you.


3D Printing


3D Printing Club - Hand on 3D Printing


For students looking to become part of the 3D printing community, the Fabrication Studio hosts The University of Michigan 3D Printing Club. The 3DP Club is a Student Organization which organizes projects, competitions, and collaborative learning workshops to ultimately enhance the knowledge and increase interest in the field of additive manufacturing. A new project is introduced every month of the school year. All majors are welcome – 3D printing is applicable to all majors.


DC 3-D Lab Photo.pdf


Laser Cutting


Epilog Helix


Laser cutting is the process of using a focused beam of laser light to cut and/or engrave items from flat sheets of material such as plastic, fabrics, or wood. A laser cutter is often used to mark the surface of a material, aka etching or engraving, or to quickly cut complex parts leaving a clean edge with a very high-quality surface finish. A laser cutter works by focusing the energy output of a laser tube through a series of optics to a very thin, very high energy beam of invisible light.


3D Scanning


NextEngine 3D Laser Scanner HD


Need a quick but accurate 3d scan? The NextEngine might be the right tool for you. The NextEngine is a compact high resolution 3d laser scanner that is easy to use. The auto drive turn table can capture small objects in 360 degrees. For larger objects the scanner can be tripod mounted and moved to capture multiple angles.


CNC Router


Inventables Carvey


The Carvey is a fully enclosed easy to use 3-axis desktop milling machine that features automatic calibration, built-in material settings and simple software. It's simplicity and ease of use make the Carvey a great introduction to machining!


Electronic Workbench


The Electronic Workbench is equipped with many of the common tools needed for your electronics projects to include:


  1. Soldering Iron

  2. Programmable DC Power Supply

  3. Digital Storage Oscilloscope

  4. Multimeter

  5. Magnifier Lamp

  6. Fume Extractor


Workbench & Hand Tools


Workbench


The space is furnished with work surfaces and hand tools to support the needs of basic woodworking and metalworking projects. 4 hardwood work surfaces with a high load capacity are located in the studio, one of which has been lowered for easy accessibility.


Hand Tools


Hand tools are housed in tool holders next to the workbenches. Each hand tool is labeled and guides can be found on this page on their proper/safe use.