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 FABRICATION (FAB)
 
   
FAB105: Vacuum Forming SBU

Lots of parts can be made quickly and inexpensively with the use of a vacuum forming system. In this Safety and Basic Use class, you will learn the parts of the vacuum forming machine and then make vacuum-formed parts. You will make a master (plug) tool from inexpensive materials like pine, foam, balsa or found objects; select plastic sheeting and then use the created part as a "plug" to mold the final object from heated plastic sheet with the assistance of atmospheric pressure.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!
1 session currently scheduled:
    Vacuum Forming SBU Friday, 6/21/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $5.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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FAB108: Injection Molding SBU

The Morgan injection molding machine enables one to inexpensively fabricate from a few to many hundreds of identical parts molded from a large variety of thermoplastic materials.

In this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class, you will have the opportunity to fabricate several different plastic parts using molds that illustrate a variety of molding techniques. Once you have been completed this basic class, you will have the knowledge to safely operate the machine and set it up for your own mold and material.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!
7 sessions currently scheduled:
    Injection Molding SBU Saturday, 5/25/13 1:00 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Thursday, 5/30/13 7:00 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Saturday, 6/8/13 9:30 AM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Wednesday, 6/12/13 6:30 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Thursday, 6/20/13 12:00 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Tuesday, 6/25/13 7:00 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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    Injection Molding SBU Sunday, 6/30/13 1:30 PM 3.0 Hours $90.00 plus $6.00 Materials Fee 4 SEATS TOTAL
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FAB201: Carbon Fiber Basics

In this class, you will learn the basics of carbon fiber layup, then combine raw carbon fiber cloth, a strengthener and 2-part, high-strength epoxy to make your very own carbon fiber key fob and take it home with you.

This class focuses on the "compression molding" technique of carbon fiber fabrication, which you can easily use to make your own custom carbon fiber parts. You may also use a scroll saw to cut out a particular shape for your carbon fiber key fob. You'll be surprised how easy it is to do your own carbon fiber fabrication of all sorts of parts, and you'll want to use carbon fiber for many of your projects.

3 sessions currently scheduled:
    Carbon Fiber Basics Wednesday, 5/29/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $10.00 Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Carbon Fiber Basics Monday, 6/17/13 6:30 PM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $10.00 Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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    Carbon Fiber Basics Saturday, 6/29/13 10:30 AM 2.0 Hours $60.00 plus $10.00 Materials Fee 5 SEATS TOTAL
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