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3D Fabrication Labs

The 3D Fab Labs are located in 12, 20, & 32 ADB and 38 Flagg Hall

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Key Links

Contact Support CNC Job Request Waterjet Job Request Level Two Training Request

Resources

Policies & Guidelines 3D Fabrication Labs Tutorials 3D Fabrication Labs Fundamentals Guide (PDF) 3D Fabrication Labs SDS

Access & Training

The 3D Fabrication Labs require Facilities Access and specialized training before you can access them.

Find out about Access & Training

Art & Design 3D Fab Lab

The Art & Design Fab Lab occupies three spaces on the lower lever of the Art & Design Building: Rooms 12, 20, & 32

Hours

  • Monday: 8:30am–12pm, 1pm–10pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am–12:15pm, 2pm–10pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am–12pm, 1pm–10pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am–12:15pm, 2pm–10pm
  • Friday: 8:30am–4pm
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: 5pm–10pm
a green bandsaw in a woodshop

Level 1 Equipment

Equipment

Level 1 equipment is usable by all students who have completed the 3D Fabrication Lab Safety Orientation:

  • Bandsaws (1/4″ to 2″ blades)
  • Compound Miter Saw
  • Panel Saw
  • Belt/Disc Sander
  • Scroll Saw
  • Oscillating Spindle Sander
  • Drum Sander
  • Drill Press
  • Hot Wire tools
  • Flexshaft/Dremel tools
  • Compressed Air-Pneumatic Brad Nailer/Pin Nailer/Stapler
a green bandsaw in a woodshop
student using a lathe in the woodshop

Level 2 Equipment

Level 2 equipment requires additional specialized training. To sign up for a training go to: go.illinois.edu/artLevel2Training:

  • 10” Table Saw with Sawstop
  • Router Table
  • Planer
  • Jointer
  • Wood Lathe
  • Vacuum Former
student using a lathe in the woodshop
cnc cut wood with the letters "a+d"

Level 3 Equipment

Level 3 equipment must be used in consultation with a Lab Assistant (see Key Links above to request usage):

  • CNC router
  • Waterjet
cnc cut wood with the letters "a+d"

Flagg Hall 3D Fab Lab

Located in room 38 in Flagg Hall

Hours

  • Monday: 9am–1140pm
  • Wednesday: 9am–1140pm

Equipment

Level 1 (usable by all students who have completed the 3D Fabrication Lab Safety Orientation):

  • Bandsaws (1/4″ to 2″ blades)
  • Compound Miter Saw
  • Panel Saw
  • Belt/Disc Sander
  • Drill Press
  • Compressed Air-Pneumatic Brad Nailer/Pin Nailer/Stapler

Level 2 (specialized training must be completed before students are authorized to use these tools. To sign up for a training go to: go.illinois.edu/artLevel2Training):

  • 10″ Table Saw with Sawstop
  • MIG welder
  • TIG welder
  • Plasma Cutter
  • Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaws
  • Sheet Metal-Bending/Rolling Tools
  • Bench Grinder
  • Angle Grinder
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