- Available to all UCSC students, staff, and faculty
- Canvas-based safety training is necessary before access is granted.
- Free for courses requiring access (e.g., Mechatronics, Senior Design courses).
- Numerous safety-related courses need to be completed prior to use
- In support of classes and personal projects
- Safety courses are all Canvas-based
- Laser cutter
- Tabletop drill press
- Scroll saw
- Hand tools
- Hand-held power tools
Policies and Fees
The fabrication lab is available to all UCSC students, staff, and faculty. Priority is given to instructional use. However, this is rarely an issue as long as you have some flexibility with your schedule.
The fabrication lab is FREE for instructional use. Courses that typically use the fabrication lab are ECE118 (Mechatronics) and the various senior design courses.
For non-instructional use, there is a $57/quarter access fee.
Safety Training Requirements
Multiple safety courses need to be completed before you can access the fabrication lab.
All personnel requesting access must receive a short orientation from BELS staff to the fabrication lab in room BE-138. During this orientation, BELS staff will review safety-related requirements for the use of the space.
All lab personnel are expected to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when using any tools or equipment in the lab. If PPE is not available in the lab, contact BELS staff immediately and do not use tools and equipment. Exactly what PPE is required is found in the relevant SOP and outlined in the orientation. At a minimum, PPE requirements include long pants, closed-toe shoes, and, most importantly, safety glasses.
All personnel using the BE-138 space must complete an approved online fire extinguisher training course.
Equipment
Currently, the Fabrication Lab has the following items available for use.
- Laser cutter
- Tabletop drill press
- Scroll saw
- Hand tools
- Hand-held power tools